Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Supermarket giants Woolworths and Coles say they will remove products containing microbeads - tiny plastic particles that can cause some serious damage.
Black lung rising, union says
A fifth case of black lung in Queensland coal workers has been confirmed, leading some to suggest there could be many more.
New line to skirt train spill damage
Authorities have marked their second week of cleaning up a toxic train spill in Queensland.
Techno toilet lets good ideas flow
British engineers have come up with a new design for one of the world’s most common inventions – the toilet.
Cops complain of bikie bruising
Victoria Police say construction unions are using outlaw bikie gangs as “hired muscle”.
Insurance inquiry finds lack of information
A new survey suggests just half of the Australians who take out private health insurance actually understand what their policy covers.
Iron decline puts Karara up for cuts
Jobs of hundreds of workers are at risk, as a large iron ore operation is hit by funding woes.
Security concerns hit digital license plan
The South Australian government has announced it will trial digital drivers' licences on mobile phones for tradespeople this year, and security concerns have been raised already.
Space talks forecast future issues
A futuristic summit in Adelaide has seen experts gather to better understand the medical risks associated with space travel.
Mouse monitor spots angry users
A new project has allowed researchers to gauge a person’s anger based only on the way they use a computer mouse.
NSW teachers in autism attack claim
Dozens of New South Wales teachers have assaulted students with autism, leaked documents allege.
Call to cut Alcoa license on bribery claims
There are calls this week to suspend the anti-cabotage licence of aluminium producer Alcoa after evidence of bribery.
High-tech foam burns former fire-fighters
Researchers have unveiled a new kind of fire-fighting foam that becomes stronger as the temperature increases.
Chinese pill check finds odd additions
New research has found that some widely-available traditional Chinese medicines are laced with pharmaceuticals, heavy metals and even endangered animals.
Farm study shows health hinged on weather
A new study has shown the mental health strain that climate change can bring for Australian workers.
Tech think tank to guide safe AI
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has kicked in to fund a new non-profit research company that seeks to promote ethical and safe artificial intelligence (AI).
Urine-powered socks stride into energy future
Researchers have unveiled a pair of high-tech socks that turn urine into power.
Volkswagen plays down dodgy software
Embattled car-maker Volkswagen is working hard to minimise its emissions-test scandal.
Hazelwood review finds big holes
A new round of inquiry has slammed various aspects of Victoria’s Hazelwood mine, which caught fire and burned for 45 days last year.
FIFO fight still flying in WA
A stoush between the tiers of West Australian government continues this week, with one rural shire taking on the Barnett Government over a FIFO camp.
Chinese response won't stop strangling cities
Beijing has issued its first-ever red alert for pollution, with a new blanket of choking smog about to descend on the city.