Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals

Tasmania and the ACT have adopted National Heavy Vehicle Inspection Manual Version 2, and will now hold operators to new inspection standards.

Tech science seeks out virtual risks

Virtual reality will soon be a big part of many people’s lives, but little is known about the possible psychological effect of life in a false world.

Truth hindered by secret probes

The South Australian Opposition says incidents in the South Australian health system are the subject of secret inquiries outside the reach of the coroner's court.

Lawler quits after near-year's leave

Fair Work Commission (FWC) vice-president Michael Lawler has resigned, ending a long-running legal dispute and leaving a big bill for time on leave.

Cable recall crawling along

Progress has been slow for a recall of dodgy electrical cabling installed in thousands of Australian homes.

CEOs scot-free after scandals

The chiefs companies hit with serious lawsuits often end up with a better reputation.

Dark toll mounting in 2016

Fifteen Australians have been killed at work so far this year.

TEPCO execs called to court

Three former Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO) executives will be on trial in the first criminal trial linked to the Fukushima crisis.

Unions move to form mega-front

Two of Australia’s largest and most powerful unions are one step closer to merging.

Major industries must move with machines

As robots take on more human abilities, a new report on the future of the workforce has been released.

Pill testing to prevent festival deaths

Doctors and addiction experts will conduct pill testing at NSW festivals, with or without the support of the Government.

Tech-heads inspect WA hospital woes

Tech experts have reviewed the botched handling of WA’s hospital digitisation program.

Anti-Safe-Schools brigade growing

The Prime Minister is under more pressure from the Neolithic faction of the LNP.

Lack of monitoring blurs train cop review

A review has found Melbourne’s protective services officers (PSO) have made train passengers feel safer, but it is hard to tell if they actually are safer.

Hospital hand-wash effects checked

An official review has found the national hospital hand-washing campaign to be effective, but quite expensive.

Lead levels linked with adult aggression

Experts say Australian children who are exposed to higher levels of lead are more likely to show increased aggressive behaviour in adulthood, and to commit an assault that results in death.

Life-saving tips for killer quads

Experts say something must be done to prevent more deaths on one of the most dangerous vehicles in Australia.

Local sites labour with overseas asbestos

Authorities say asbestos is still being used on Australian building sites.

Thirteen called on thuggery claims

Thirteen NSW union officials have been accused of unlawful blockades and work disruptions, and were served with notices to appear in the court this week.