Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Victoria’s EPA expects specialist drone pilots to take long flights in the name of the environment.
ANAO spots gaps in detention
Independent audits show the DIBP has spent over $1 billion in the last four years, without proper authorisation.
Beijing aims high to reduce air toll
Beijing has set an air quality target for 2017 that is over double the World Health Organisation (WHO) standard.
Asbestos list marks start of repairs
Queensland Government documents have revealed that dozens of state schools are riddled with asbestos.
SA shift criticised
Workers are angry and safety issues have been raised in the SA Government’s attempt to close dozens of hospital beds.
Shirt stoush in NSW court
Two paramedics unions have faced the IRC for telling members to shed parts of their uniforms during recent heatwaves.
Small truck safety extolled
Isuzu director Phil Taylor has reflected on the importance of safety for small truck fleets.
Senate hurdle in NDIS top up
Federal Government plans to boost NDIS funding with education money may not be possible.
Psych tests for SA workers
All South Australian Government residential care workers will soon undergo psychological testing.
Station safety called to court
Victoria’s Metro Trains has been charged by the state’s transport safety authority for breaching safety obligations.
Charges laid for nickel spill
The owners of WA’s Ravensthorpe nickel mine have been fined for a high-risk accident two years ago.
Gas warning on growing ozone
NSW Health has warned about respiratory conditions amid toxic gas in Sydney.
Official review to cover colleges
An upcoming audit will examine the $1.84 million grant to a training college run by former Family First Senator Bob Day.
Powerful storms bring Port worry
Experts have warned of looming health risks from the decommissioned Port Augusta power station.
AusPost safety steps slammed
Residents of one Victorian town have told Australia Post what they think of safety regulations.
Charges laid after Victorian slip
WorkSafe Victoria is laying charges against three businesses over their response to a landslip that left a giant hole in Mt Waverly.
Police cop poor dug report
Victoria’s anti-corruption commission says drug use is a “widespread and serious problem”.
Work safety at whim of climate
Public health officials say that as the length and severity of hot weather increases, work practices must change.
Advocates want waste talk to continue
Businesses, academics and experts want nuclear waste dump talks to stay active.