Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Local research engineers have developed a flotilla of robot boats to monitor the effects of major weather events and provide early warning on potential environmental disasters.
Nuclear tour gives a few new ideas
South Australia's nuclear royal commissioner Kevin Scarce is back from his research trip to Asia, Europe, the United States and Canada.
Drug tests spread to non-mining sectors
Sales reps in company vehicles will be targeted in the next wave of workplace drug testing, authorities say.
Fancy feast soured by salmonella
More than thirty people have been struck down by a salmonella outbreak after High Tea at Melbourne’s prestigious Langham Hotel.
Mining among trades called to do more about ice
Experts are concerned about the growing rate of ‘ice’ addiction and its potential effect on already dangerous industries.
WA Uber cop won't save taxis
The WA Government could appoint a new taxi industry regulator to oversee services including Uber, but has warned that plated taxi drivers may struggle to fight innovation.
CFMEU boss back on the job amid investigation
Brian Parker is back in his role as the NSW CFMEU boss, after stepping aside to face the royal commission into union corruption.
Fair Work takes action on claims of Victorian thuggery
The Fair Work Building and Construction watchdog has launched a new case against two members of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union Victorian branch, after allegations of thuggish behaviour.
Greens' drug push urges new view
The Greens are pushing for Australian authorities to take on a Portuguese program that approaches drug addiction as a health issue, not a criminal one.
New commissioner to provoke real LGBTI change
Rowena Allen has been appointed Victoria’s first Gender and Sexuality Commissioner, and is set to champion the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse and intersex (LGBTI) Victorians within the Government.
Cootes trucks pass after post-roll check
A number of Cootes trucks have undergone safety checks after a rollover last week, which left one motorist badly injured.
Good tips at launch of Farm Safety push
The Australian agriculture sector remains one of the highest-risk places to work, and authorities are holding special events to try to reduce the toll.
QLD towie takes public support to court
A sacked Queensland tow-truck driver is taking on the RACQ, after winning the support of his union and the general public.
Safety grants green-light studies
The University of the Sunshine Coast will spend almost $1 million on research for safer working and driving practices.
Study spots phone risk in health
A Tasmanian study has revealed that doctors and nurses who regularly share mobile phones in hospital wards could be putting their patients at risk, by spreading disease and infections.
Union probe sights set on CFMEU
The Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption will begin its investigation of the activities of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) today.
Cops in class to calm violent school
One New South Wales school is taking new steps to stem rising violence; posting police inside its gates.
Parliament workers stand strong while safety staff sign on
Staff at Canberra's Parliament House are preparing to walk off the job while the extraordinarily slow Federal public sector wage negotiations continue.
Commercial vessel safety help from new fund
New funding is available for operators of domestic commercial vessels to prepare to meet new safety requirements at sea.
Flag rules leave more crews in dire straits
The crew of a Rio Tinto-chartered ship has caught the eye of the International Transport Federation (ITF), following reports it has underplayed its crew and left them in poor conditions.
New rules coming for WA fuel game
New safety and environmental regulations for the petroleum and geothermal industries in Western Australia come into effect this month.