Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
A symposium this week hopes to help doctors open up about their own mental illnesses.
Tasmania tackles twin asbestos finds
More asbestos contamination has forced the shutdown of building sites.
Shenhua faces new heritage check
An independent review will look at the risks Shenhua's proposed Watermark mine pose to Aboriginal heritage and sacred sites
Porsche mad at NT safety push
Luxury car-maker Porsche says the Northern Territory Government is running a “nanny state” after open speed limits were partly removed.
Anti-bacterial ban handed down
The US has banned dangerous and ineffective chemicals in antibacterial hand soap.
Reef crash pored over in court
The Government is seeking $120 million in compensation after a coal ship slammed into the Great Barrier Reef.
Defence abuse deserves commission
Nick Xenophon says a royal commission is needed to tackle “systemic abuse” ...
Inpex approaching operations
The $US37 billion Inpex natural gas project is now in its final construction phase.
Samsung fires up burning recall
Samsung Australia is recalling over 50,000 of its Galaxy Note7 smartphones on reports some phones had exploded while charging.
Ketamine controls could bring pain
International governments are trying to place heavier controls on ketamine, but anaesthetists are fighting to keep it free.
Space fail brings compo claim
A massive explosion has destroyed a Facebook satellite and brought calls for compensation.
Raft of charges for ex-union figure
Kathy Jackson has been hit with 70 charges of theft and deception-related offences.
Fire foam inquiry hears from Airservices
Airservices Australia says investigators are assessing the impact of toxic firefighting chemicals at airports nationwide.
Gas ban goes deeper
Victoria will ban exploration and development of unconventional gas, including coal seam gas and fracking.
McAleese entering administration
Embattled transport firm McAleese is entering voluntary administration.
BOC blamed in gas review
NSW Health has issued its report on disturbing gas mix ups at a Sydney hospital.
Call for boost in shady standards
Biomedical engineers say the world needs a better standard for sunglasses.
Cracks appear in hospital cross-over
As work on Adelaide’s new hospital continues to lag, maintenance at the old Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) is not keeping up.
QLD to probe coal conditions
The Queensland Government will launch a parliamentary review into the resurgence of black lung, or coal worker’s pneumoconiosis (CWP).
Vic reveals ride-sharing regulation
The Victorian Government plans to legalise Uber by imposing a $2 levy on all taxi and ride-sharing trips.