Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has welcomed the removal of a builder accreditation requirement.

Union's super plan comes unstuck on stand

Revelations and denial in the latest instalment of the royal commission into unions.

Uranium spill brings a few new rules

The Ranger Uranium mine has been officially ordered to improve its safety procedures, after investigations into the failure of a tank in December last year.

Nose cells in spine spell new life

In a world first, a man with a severed spinal cord has been able to walk again.

Site shows coastal risk to inform future planning

New tools will help beach towns get ready for more destructive weather.

Building a new safe standard for NSW infrastructure

Enhanced protections will help government officials and private companies keep staff safe in New South Wales.

Rates make element of driver danger

A new study has shown that truck drivers paid on per-km or per-trip rates are more likely to push themselves too far.

Union's Toll deal brings ACCC knocking

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will investigate transport giant Toll’s arrangements with the Transport Workers Union (TWU).

Ebola in "hard" basket as Australia keeps evading

Calls are coming from home and abroad while the Australian Government continues to hold back from full commitment to fighting the Ebola outbreak.

More fines could drive truck firms to change

New South Wales truck company has pleaded guilty to setting up the kind of conditions that bring death and heartache nearly every week.

Watchdog chases big name as seedy markets squeeze supply

The Transport Workers union says Coles may be guilty of “unconscionable conduct” in its treatment of suppliers and transporters.

Hateful rate needs shifting now

A survey has found truly disturbing rates of violent attitudes towards women among everyday Australians.

Army's spill check from rivers to residents

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is still investigating whether chemicals it used at a fire-fighter training centre leached into groundwater and harmed residents.

Top shonks get gong for bad business

The 2014 Shonky Awards for poor corporate practice have been handed-out, shining a light on shonkiness in industries from biscuits to banking.

Miners' mental marks as deep as any drill

Several recent events have come together as a strong reminder of the non-physical health risks of the mining industry.

Slim spill fines line EPA up for inquiry

A parliamentary inquiry will look into the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA), following several big spills and small fines.

Tiny boats in big move to choose climate

A group of sea-bound protestors are travelling from the Pacific Islands to Newcastle to block the coal port.

Cement factory cited in deadly claims

An urgent investigation has been launched into the treatment of an asbestos-laden factory, which was also a popular playground for many years.

Fuel-movers make break for better state

There have been moves toward improvement in the petroleum fuel transport sector.

No flights mean no fight from Australia

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says Australia still cannot send nurses or aid workers to Ebola-affected parts of Africa because there is no evacuation plan.