Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
The chemical waste company responsible for a massive 2019 industrial fire in Melbourne has been fined $2.9 million.
NOPSEMA issues offshore reminder
Authorities are responding to a recent fatality at the North Rankin offshore oil and gas facility.
Tower crane guidance renewed
Safe Work Australia has released a new model Code of Practice for tower cranes.
Bank responds to natural hits
The World Bank says it will ease financing for countries hit by natural disasters.
NSW opens slavery plan
The NSW Government says it is taking a leading role in the fight against modern slavery.
Fukushima release tested
TEPCO is running tests ahead of a plan to release treated Fukushima wastewater in the Pacific.
Driverless train derails
An investigation has been launched after a driverless train derailment in WA.
PM sees safety need
The Prime Minister has acknowledged that improving workplace conduct standards at Parliament House requires ...
Recycler faces court
Cleanaway is facing legal action after a workplace accident resulted in an employee being hospitalized for a hand injury.
WA toll rises
Western Australia has witnessed the loss of 14 lives in workplace incidents since July 2022.
Broome records 'code black' rise
Stats show it is becoming more dangerous to be a health worker in WA.
Docs sign gas letter
Paediatricians and federal independent MP Monique Ryan are urging the Northern Territory (NT) government to withdraw its support for a full-scale fracking industry.
Global energy issues detailed
A new report shows that globally, 675 million people still have no access to electricity, and 2.3 billion use polluting fuels to cook.
Mental health abuse reported
An official report calls for financial redress and apology for victims of mental health system abuse in Victoria.
MinRes fatality shakes WA
A worker has lost their life at Mineral Resources' Onslow Iron project in Western Australia, marking the ...
Probe shows Banksia issues
Western Australia's only juvenile detention centre, Banksia Hill, is facing a severe crisis, according to a new report.