Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
A new study has found problem gambling amongst fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers to be up to 15 times higher than in the general population.
Uber man seeking legal solution
Legal action has been taken in one man’s vigilante quest to stop Uber.
Cable recall goes slow while risks rise
Thousands of Australian homes and businesses have faulty electrical cabling posing a serious danger, and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has warned time is running out to get it fixed.
ED enlisted in domestic violence response
Researchers say hospital emergency rooms could become the centre of studies on domestic violence measures.
Liberals move to mute unions in ACT
The Canberra Liberals want the ACT Government to cut all financial and political links with the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU).
Port protest holds strong
Picket lines outside the Port Botany and Port Brisbane terminals of Hutchison Ports have turned into a show of union solidarity, as workers protest the sudden sacking of 97 employees - 57 in Sydney and 40 in Brisbane - via email.
Vaccine turn-around hinges on reiteration
It might not be possible to convince someone who believes that vaccines cause autism that they do not.
Google's robo-car checklist revealed
Google has applied for patents that could let its autonomous cars choose not to drive.
Month to mark health tolls on tradies
The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) has declared August as National Tradies’ Health Month.
More calls for 245-T compensation in WA
More authorities are joining the push for a fresh look into long-running claims of herbicide poisoning of government workers.
Study seeks families of workplace fatality
The University of Sydney is looking for participants in a study on workplace fatality.
Two Adelaide injuries taken to court
Federal workplace safety regulator Comcare has filed legal proceedings against two employers over workplace incidents in Adelaide.
Union wants copper mine to stay closed
An investigation continues into the response to a double fatality at the Mount Lyell copper mine.
Big gas build set back again
Chevron's $55 billion Gorgon LNG project off the coast of WA could be set back by industrial action, with workers voting this week.
Study says mis-reading GPs can't help obese
A new study says GPs are failing to help obese Australians lose weight because they mistake low levels of health literacy with a lack of motivation.
Experts give AI warning to global gun-slingers
Stephen Hawking, Elon Musk and about 1,000 robotics experts have signed a letter to ensure that in the future of warfare- human fingers are on the trigger.
Harassment report takes Minister's job
Victoria’s Small Business Minister Adem Somyurek has been forced to resign from the ministry after bullying allegations made by his former chief of staff.
Mercedes outsources while keeping safety close
Mercedes-Benz says it will outsource some elements of its future car designs, so that it can focus on green technologies and the future of motoring.
Roy Hill's latest prohibition pushes big mine back again
The Roy Hill project has been issued with a prohibition notice after its latest crane incident.
Supermarkets slip in safety aisle
Three big Australian supermarket chains are among the Australian companies with the worst injury rates, new figures show.
Truck authorities warn 1 in 10 defective
VicRoads has unveiled figures on the state of the state’s trucking industry, with 2424 dangerous trucks being taken off roads in the last two years due to major defects.