Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Experts have reported on asbestos contamination at the Alice Springs Hospital.
Experts reflect on Nerf damage
Experts say Nerf guns and foam projectiles can still have serious risks.
NSW cuts smoke alarm scheme
Safety concerns have been raised by the axing of a scheme that provides smoke alarms for the deaf.
CBA sells insurance arm
The Commonwealth Bank has sold its insurance business CommInsure Life for $3.8 billion.
Feds getting serious on airbag recall
The Federal Government wants more serious efforts to be made to recall potentially deadly airbags.
ABCC boss resigns
Labor is trying to make a big deal out of the resignation of ABCC boss Nigel Hadgkiss.
IBAC uncovers Ambo's drug use
The Victorian corruption watchdog says illicit drug use is "likely" to be widespread among the state's ambulance service.
Court rules on union block
The CFMEU and union officials will pay over $2 million in penalties over unlawful industrial action.
Bus drivers arriving at pay deal
Reports say Brisbane bus drivers are close to a breakthrough in their 11-month-long industrial dispute.
Coroner calls for Champix warning
A coroner has recommended a warning label for the quit-smoking drug Champix.
Death data shows top killers
The Global Burden of Disease study (GBD) has been used to make global estimates for the state of the world’s health.
Call to recognise 'net addiction
Pathological internet addiction should be recognised as a disorder needing treatment, an Australian expert says.
Expert says cladding risk ignored
Australian building suppliers allegedly knew for years that they were selling highly flammable cladding products.
UN slams lack of Gap progress
The United Nations says Australia has made “woefully inadequate” progress on Closing the Gap.
Back pain could be bodily defence
Almost everyone has some kind of back pain, and new research suggests it may actually be a defence mechanism.
Black lung response backed
The Queensland Government has moved to accept most of the recommendations made by its black lung committee.
CFMEU marks memorial with safety call
A union leader has called for harsher penalties to prevent mine deaths.
Cycle injuries rise
New research shows the incidence of serious trauma for Victorian cyclists has increased.