Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
The world needs to stop dumping its e-waste on developing nations, experts say.
Insiders minimise NDIS glitch
Authorities have moved to minimise the fallout from a serious NDIS computer glitch.
Stem cell sites slammed
A new study shows advanced economies are hotbeds for direct-to-consumer marketing of stem cell therapies.
Report slams ignorance as policy
Australia’s offshore detention polices deliberately ignore inhumane treatment, investigators say.
Bugs bustling to bite in Rio
With the Olympic Games just days away, warnings about water quality continue.
CCC review mooted
WA Premier Colin Barnett has hinted at a review of the state’s Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC).
Sick switch can increase infections
Research suggests sending sick staff home could make things worse.
Army wants its own nano-drones
The Australian Army is looking for millions of dollars worth of tiny flying robots.
Inactivity bill running high
Research shows that in 2013, physical inactivity cost the world about $75.6 billion in healthcare expenditure and lost productivity.
Power firm cuts fire grants
WA’s Western Power has cut an $80,000 a year grants program for volunteer firefighters.
Advocates demand expansive inquiry
The Prime Minister will today table draft terms for the royal commission...
Detention gag challenged
Australian doctors say they will not be scared into covering up child abuse.
Friendlier fracking on the way
Industrial researchers at CRCMining say they have come up with a safer alternative than gas fracking.
$2 million to quash quad-bike injuries
One of Australia’s most dangerous vehicles can be made safer.
Fake papers produced in WA
WorkSafe WA says it will not be fooled, after discovering a falsified High-Risk Work Licence.
Musk's trucks to mark new age
The future could run on electric autonomous trucks, according to Elon Musk.
Small business switches assessed
Labor’s shadow ministry is keeping small businees as a high priority.
Sun-power circumnavigation success
Solar Impulse has landed in Abu Dhabi, becoming the first aircraft to travel around the world without expending a drop of fuel.
Unions rail on coal workers' cut
Unions say a scary precedent has been set by a FWC ruling involving Collie's Griffin Coal Mine workers.