Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Authorities are investigating serious burns suffered by a resources industry worker, who was injured by a hose failure that left him with severe chemical burns.
Safe system catches international eye
International authorities are looking to learn from the Australian system for keeping truck drivers safe.
Binge fears from hangover solution
A new company will soon launch outlets offering a ‘hangover cure’ administered through an intravenous (IV) drip.
Safety change lets unions in faster
Queensland’s Labor Government has passed new laws that mean unions no longer have to give 24 hours notice before entering a worksite.
Vic. hospital's dark practices uncovered
A Victorian Health Department inquiry into 11 stillbirths or deaths in 2013 and 2014 at the Bacchus Marsh and Melton Hospital says a backward system and sub-par practices contributed to infant mortality.
Comparison shows mental/metal link
High levels of toxic metals, found in and near mining towns, appear to be negatively influencing the brain development of children living nearby.
Authorities want to build safer construction
New stats show 10 construction workers have been killed at work this year.
FIFO report launches push for better deal
The Queensland Government has completed its review of fly-in-fly-out work and its effect on communities.
Footy study looks at head effects
The AFL has put up money for the first comprehensive study on the brains of retired football players.
NASA puts out broad call to keep explorers safe
NASA is crowdsourcing the next step of its mission to Mars.
Push for tailored older worker approach
Safety authorities say employers have a shared responsibility to ensure the health and safety of all workers, including those aged 65-plus.
QLD council wants to block rogue 'roos
The Queensland Shire of Barcoo is applying for funds to protect its residents from marauding kangaroos.
Court hears of taxi link in Uber assault
A court has heard taxi drivers ordered an Uber car so that they could bash the driver for “taking away” their business.
Big fine for improper pipe procedure
A West Australian mineral processing company has been fined $90,000 after a serious incident in 2012.
Concerns continue for killer quads
Safety authorities have again issued warnings about one of Australia’s most dangerous vehicles – quad bikes.
Massive fine settled after big BP spill
US Courts have ordered BP to pay more than $US20 billion ($AU28 billion) in fines from the deadly Gulf of Mexico oil spill five years ago.
AMA concerned about Royal Hobart bug spike
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) says it is worried about an apparent spike in vancomycin resistant enterococcus (VRE) infections at the Royal Hobart Hospital.
Contractor's concrete claim undone
A Canberra construction company has won an appeal against an $800,000 payout to an injured contractor.