Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
The Queensland Government has unveiled new laws in response to the high rate of quad bike deaths and accidents.
WorkSafe nets Victory deal
WorkSafe Victoria has become a major sponsor of the Melbourne Victory soccer club.
'Alternative' safety questioned
The idea that herbal medicines are ‘safe’ because they come from natural materials could be dangerous.
Evocca lands big deals
Lucrative AFP and Defence training contracts have been awarded to a private college group with an interesting history.
Union backs nurses' refusal
The ANF has backed nurses refusing to move to the Perth Children's Hospital until lead contamination has been sorted.
Vape rules stay the same
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is keeping its ban on the sale of nicotine containing e-cigarettes in place.
Work risks rise at 39hrs
People who work more than 39 hours a week are putting their health at risk, new research says.
Plain packs push good health
Research suggests plain packaging and warning labels are motivating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander smokers to quit smoking.
Tradies' dark risks highlighted
Tradies are six times more likely to die by suicide than as a result of an onsite accident.
Union accuses asbestos tsars
The CFMEU says the Russian mafia has been pushing asbestos products into Australia.
Call to keep power talks open
South Australia’s Chief Scientist wants to keep nuclear power alive in discussions about long-term energy supply.
Strong Origin allegations leaked
A corporate whistleblower says Origin Energy has a deliberate policy of ignoring leaking coal seam gas wells.
Foam check hits fish
Authorities in Queensland will begin testing seafood for levels of a firefighting foam once used at Coolangatta airport.
Labor papers shine harsh light on PCH
WA Labor says there are 16 possible causes for lead contamination among the 3000 defects at the trouble-plagued Perth Children's Hospital.
Old tailings ride on new flows
Heavy rain has allowed a gold mine north of Katherine to deliberately discharge contaminated water into a nearby river.
Bridge checks to sweep state
Engineers will review 1,500 South Australian bridges after structural problems emerged last week.
Horse leads fatal charge
A new study shows horses kill more Australians than all the country's venomous creatures put together.
Samsung sparks Note response
Samsung Electronics says internal short circuiting in Galaxy Note 7 batteries caused the phones to catch fire – twice.
Union reflects on film set death
The film and television union is shining a stark light on safety after the death of an actor during the filming of a music video...
DIBP seeks new tech tools
The Government is seeking tenders for technology to check fingerprints and scan faces at airports.
Hazelwood costs explode
The decommissioning, remediation and rehabilitation of the Hazelwood power station site will cost at least $743 million.