Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Energy company AGL is taking cautious steps toward the future of its Gloucester coal seam gas project, which has been shut for months following contamination concerns.
Experts back emission cuts for kids
A health expert and former Australian of the Year says the health effects of climate change on children have been “grossly neglected”.
Young minds to tackle old industry issue
Some budding environmental engineers are helping Master Builders WA find new ways to tackle construction waste issues.
Legionnaire's scare down-played
Queensland health officials have confirmed that Legionella was found in the Hervey Bay Hospital water supply, but says there is a 'very low risk' of an outbreak.
Risky flows plotted across NSW
Macquarie University has released preliminary results of test to find the extent of contaminated drinking water in NSW.
Health hurts workers at high rate
A new OHS survey shows why the health sector is one of the most dangerous places to work.
Space mining bill for bold new digs
The US has taken a technical step in the new space race, passing a bill to allow mining in space.
Standards seeks new view on food residue
Food Standards wants to set a new acceptable level for agricultural and veterinary chemicals that may occur in food.
Fukushima fallout hurts Japan's nuclear view
A new survey shows the shifting view of nuclear power in Japan since the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
Real results in game of recovery
The world's largest trial of computer games for stroke rehabilitation is underway at Australian hospitals.
ACTU seeks fee change, generally better deal
The ACTU wants to make a temporary LNP-fighting fund into a permanent fee for members.
Ice ad made twice, confusingly
The Federal Government has been criticised and questioned after it paid for the same anti-ice advertisement to be made twice, 8 years apart.
Rural women want Federal light on hidden disaster
Rural women say a special scheme should be set up to stop people around the country suffering in silence at the hands of abusive partners.
Compensation stands but Rio gets review
The High Court has allowed mining giant Rio Tinto to challenge a compensation ruling over a former worker dying from asbestos-related disease.
Fiskville findings could set up better system
A parliamentary inquiry is looking at claims that lives were put in danger at the Fiskville fire-fighters training centre in Victoria, after reports of a cancer cluster among former workers.
Head sensors to judge concussion risk
Rugby players are helping researchers understand the repercussions of concussion.
Mobility issues discussed in safety workshops
Workshops are being held in New South Wales to teach mobility scooter to safely use roads and footpaths.
Union wants dodgy operators jailed
The Transport Workers’ Union says operators who allow unsafe vehicles on to the road should face jail.
Arthritis strikes one in seven
New data shows that about 1 in every 7 people in Australia report having some form of arthritis.
Expert says Ebola will linger
An Australian expert says the Ebola epidemic has thrown the spotlight on the shortage of health care workers in Africa, with many countries facing major challenges to rebuild.
Insurance switch stinks of dodgy dealing
Public service minister Eric Abetz has turned his back on the Commonwealth workers' compensation scheme, going for a more exclusive scheme for high-level politicians only.