Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
New stats show a rise in the annual number of on‐farm injury deaths in 2017.
Train talks stuck at station
A planned 24-hour rail strike will not go ahead, after the Fair Work Commission ...
Australian rights record questioned
The Australian Government has “serious shortcomings” in its human rights record, according to Human Rights Watch.
Ex-official suing union
A former AEU official says bullying and harassment by the union have left him with severe mental injuries.
Stressed school leaders offered cheques
The NT Government is offering stressed school principals $600 to ease the strain.
Authority reflects on deadly year
WorkSafe Victoria says a rise in the number of fatalities at work in 2017 should prompt employers to focus more on safety.
Hobart workers on bottled water
Some Tasmanian public servants have been forced to rely on bottled water ....
ICAC sticks by whistleblower claim
SA’s corruption watchdog appears unlikely to support Nick Xenophon’s plan to pay whistleblowers.
New fund for safe workplaces
The Victorian Government has launched the $17 million WorkSafe, WorkWell initiative.
Union urges regulator return
The TWU wants the Federal Government to bring back the road safety watchdog.
WA asbestos checks underway
WorkSafe WA has launched a proactive inspection program for asbestos in industrial plants and machinery.
Teen weed, drink and smokes drop
The consumption of alcohol, tobacco and marijuana has dropped among Australian teenagers.
Survey used to plug federal ICAC
A survey of the federal public sector has found 5 per cent have seen some kind of misconduct.
$100 million for mental health
The Federal Government has put up over $100 million for school mental health programs and new Headspace centres.
ACCC sees product complaint rise
The ACCC says there has been a 39 per cent rise in reports of consumer guarantee issues, with faulty automotive, whitegoods or electronics products emerging as a particular problem.
ATA welcomes safety reforms
Trucking lobby chief Geoff Crouch says truck safety is a growing issue for all road users.
Green light for rare earth mine
The Northern Territory EPA has recommended the approval of a $900 million rare earths mine.
Hospital culture detailed
An internal report has revealed a "toxic" and "demoralising" culture of bullying and mismanagement at Victoria’s South West Healthcare hospital.
VR bushfire to boost readiness
Victorian fire authorities are using virtual reality to encourage disaster preparedness.