Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Several groups surrounding civil construction firm John Holland will face Federal Court over allegations that federal health and safety laws were breached, leading to the death of a rail maintenance worker on the Perth CityLink.
Mine fire quietened while water health risk heats up
After more than month of constant haze, fumes, smoke and flames; the long-burning fire at the Hazelwood open cut mine is now under control, leaving authorities to try to tackle the health risks it has created.
Tiny fine from nasty leak, but Santos says all is well
Gas firm Santos Ltd has been fined after groundwater sampling revealed elevated levels of elements including arsenic, lead, and uranium at a site in New South Wales.
Late night boozing still fine in NSW Parliament
New South Wales Members of Parliament can continue drinking during late-night sittings, after a parliamentary inquiry ruled drunkenness was covered by existing rules.
Broader view needed to dig at real source of harassment
It is certain that many workplace clashes are the result of differing opinions or personalities, but new research shows the workplace itself plays a big role too.
Building OHS scheme renovated, keeping solid foundation
The OHS scheme covering the building industry will be updated, with authorities looking to modernise and streamline processes while keeping safety intact.
Cops keep checking spree going on NSW trucks
Authorities are cracking down on a range of heavy vehicle faults this week, with a targeted spree in New South Wales.
Double bus fire down to the wire
A wiring problem appears to have been the cause of two bus fires in as many months.
Egg safety checks as yolks make folks ill
One company has been named as the source of a salmonella outbreak affecting hundreds of people in Victoria.
Locals' road wish granted by RMS inspections
Ongoing community concerns have prompted authorities to review the safety of a wet and slippery mountain pass between the Pacific and New England highways.
Output reduced at one site after quake damage
An earthquake in Western Australia’s Eastern Goldfields region has damaged one gold mine, but spared others nearby.
Santos bids to cut road toll near mines
A mining firm has taken up the challenge of spreading safety awareness, hoping to teach drivers to avoid the ‘fatal five’ causes of road deaths in Queensland.
Workers say more wet charges waiting to blow in NSW
Local media reports suggest water-damaged explosives are still in the ground at the Mt Arthur coal mine, just like the one that led to a plume of poisonous smoke blowing across worksites last month.
Smoky future for coal fire town as vulnerable are told to go
Residents of a small Victorian town continue to be blanketed by smoke and fumes from an underground coal fire, which authorities say will be investigated.
No end in sight as coal mine burns deep
Both public concern and a possible class action are mounting, as a coal mine fire continues burying a Victorian town in smoke and fumes.
China moving on rail tunnel plan despite obvious dangers
China has dusted off its idea to build an underwater rail tunnel across 123 kilometres of the Bohai Bay, which would be the world’s longest if it goes ahead.
Refugee price jump with new $1.2 billion responsibility
A new company will soon take over a large range of operations at Australia’s offshore detention centres, with the tragedy of recent violence still echoing around the country.
States step in for hasty NHVR pick-up
The widespread failure of many trucks to register under the new National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has forced several states to step in and try to aid compliance.
Trucking heads push for state or federal ESC pledge
The heads of trucking industry bodies are pushing for the Federal Government to bring in compulsory electronic stability control (ESC) on all heavy vehicles.
Coal fires coat town in haze of health concerns
Fires in Victorian open-cut coal mines have created a major health risk, with hazardous smoke destroying air quality.
Honour wall marks dark toll for gold
A memorial to honour over 1,400 people who have died in mining accidents should be unveiled soon, and authorities say they hope it remind current workers to think about safety.