Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Unions have issued a warning about the new version of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Expert urges safety rethink
An expert on women’s rights and safety says sexual harassment in the workplace should be treated as an OHS issue.
Industrial effects roll on
New research suggests the ill-effects of the Industrial Revolution are still being felt 200 years later.
Defence holds PFAS meetings
The Defence Department is continuing to respond to PFAS contamination near old RAAF bases.
Dock blockade stops Vic. cargo
Things are getting rough at a union blockade of the Victorian International Container Terminal (VICT).
EPA green lights NT waste site
The NT EPA has approved a controversial hazardous waste storage facility and salt mine.
ICA says social media hurts
The main insurance industry lobby says people are using social media to “pressure” insurers into paying out claims, costing them millions.
WA cladding list looms
The WA Building Commission is preparing to release a list of up to 150 strata properties with potentially combustible cladding.
EJA wants gas standards raised
Experts have warned that Australians are being placed at risk by government inaction on dangerous pollutants.
ICAN wants bigger bomb ban
An anti-nuclear group founded in Australia has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and used the attention to call for a complete ban on atomic weapons.
Union rejects ambulance review
A review has found the NT St John Ambulance service to be satisfactory, but the paramedics’ union disagrees.
Union responds to Ichthys death
The ETU wants the NT to introduce industrial manslaughter laws following the death of a worker at the Inpex Ichthys LNG plant.
Cycle survey questions helmets
Cycling advocates say around 60 per cent of cyclists believe they should be able to ride without a helmet if they want.
Doctors face safety sweep
The Medical Board of Australia says it will crack down on dangerous doctors.
Faults found for Tip Top trucks
NSW authorities have issued Tip Top bread delivery trucks with defect notices.
NDIS survey shows growing issues
A survey of NDIS providers shows many are struggling to keep up ...
QLD flood case underway
A class action by 6,000 people has started almost 7 years after Queensland’s fatal floods.
Blood tests funded for PFAS town
The Federal Government has finally announced blood tests will be offered to Katherine residents affected by toxic firefighting foam.
SA boosts rural safety
South Australia has passed new safety laws for nurses and other health professionals.
Call for more leaker protections
A whistleblower who was a major cause for the banking royal commission says he received death threats.