Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
A recent audit has found lapses in the health requirements for fire-fighters, saying better systems should be in place to protect them and the public.
Big five fear witch-hunt as Royal Commission rolls onsite
The Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption kicks off today, which will reveal much about the state of Australian unionism, cronyism and lobbyism.
Falling costs rise as dozens drop
New figures from Safe Work Australia show that falls are still a leading cause of death and serious injury in Australian workplaces
Firing and inflexibility in workplace pregnancy stats
A new report has shown a high level of discrimination across Australian workplaces, which can lead to personal, economic and even safety issues.
Bike shift to form clear rear buffer
New laws in Queensland are aimed at making it easier for drivers to understand what to do when passing cyclists.
Finding means greenfield deals can come from just a few
The Federal Court has backed a negotiating tactic which allows construction companies to sidestep unions on agreements for new projects.
Fire fought as driver flees chemical crash in WA
Authorities will be looking to contact the driver of a road train that crashed on the Nullarbor Plain, who appears to have fled when the chemical tanker burst into flames.
Funding helps MS foot work stride ahead
Researchers are investigating the use of textured shoe inserts to help with walking problems from multiple sclerosis.
Million dollar mine truck pay-out awarded
A truck driver who injured their back in a crash at a mine site has received $1.4 million in compensation.
Fake breast test shows rippling results
Research says textured breast implants provide many more opportunities for bacteria to grow, causing infection, discomfort and implant failure.
Deaths bring dawn of new day for FMG
Tragic incidents have prompted Fortescue Metal Group to increase its safety measures.
Dick Smith says safety changes could keep the bush flying
Australian entrepreneur Dick Smith says safety restrictions are crippling regional air travel.
New degree of collaboration for air maintenance
Aviation Australia has announced it will help run the University of Southern Queensland’s (USQ) new management degree for aircraft maintenance engineers.
Stable moves on some fuel trucks ahead of enforcement
Linfox is not waiting for mandatory anti-rollover regulations, saying it will install electronic stability control (ESC) on a number of trucks.
Stakes named in robot resource revolution
Rio Tinto says robots are the future for productive mining, but the CFMEU says it won’t let human workers be replaced.
ACT called to give up list of asbestos homes
The Construction, Forestry, Energy and Mining Union says its members are risking death every day, and the ACT government is adding to the problem.
Illegal action leads to $1.25m fine
Illegal blockades at Melbourne construction sites have led to a $1.25 million fine for the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU).
Parliamentary cancer claims to be tested
An independent inquiry will look at concerns of a cancer cluster at Victoria’s Parliament House.
Safe drinking measures rolling out state-wide
A state-wide action plan has been launched to stamp out alcohol and drug related violence in Queensland.
Cootes offloads dodgy trucks to make NSW grade
Cootes Transport has demonstrated that it can be a safe, valid and compliant trucking company - enough for it to be allowed to continue operating in New South Wales.
Firies union says report shows more to Morwell
The United Firefighters Union has accused Victorian authorities of sending its members to battle the Morwell mine fire with inadequate protection from poisonous fumes, and against the warnings of its own expert.