Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - November, 2013
A new study has found children are often put back onto a sporting field after they suffer a concussion, and the trend could lead to serious long-term negative effects.
Anti-vaccine group called by name, made to change
A group which has used a deceitful name to push an anti-scientific public health agenda will change its title.
Glowing road could light path to cyclist safety
A high-tech and hauntingly beautiful new safety system is on trial in the UK, lighting up the night in the name of cyclist safety.
New stats show mine safety up but in poor state still
A report on mine safety in Queensland has shown that contract workers are still at greater risk of on-site death than full-time employees, despite injury levels dropping overall.
Union won't see road safety scrapped
The national secretary of the Transport Workers’ Union says the Federal Government plans to close the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal, showing contempt for the hundreds of families affected by transport industry road deaths, and callous disregard for the many pressures that drivers face.
Study says don't neglect the beating heart in design
A survey has shown that engineering students should be more aware of the public and social welfare issues in their projects, or risk focusing too much on the technical and not enough on the human element.
Blood tests to assess brain bumps' effect
Blood tests may soon be used to accurately diagnose concussion and predict long term cognitive disability, heralding a quick and easy way to check for life-threatening damage.
Australia's relief efforts lifted
In the wake of the Typhoon Haiyan crisis in the Philippines, the efforts of transport, logistics and emergency management crews are keeping people alive.
Cyclist safety taken up by Toll trucks
Two groups often seen as arch-nemeses of road-sharing situations have linked together in the name of safety.
Legs and limits stretched for Van Damme good demo
Jean-Claude Van Damme has made a bold show in the name of safety, stretching his body to the limit to advertise electronically-assisted steering.
Plan would see Port sold to fund road fix
The Victorian Labor party claims it will get 5000 trucks per day off congested Melbourne roads with a $6 billion transport plan – if it wins next year’s state election.
Toll sought to patch inter-state Tanami track
The thousand-or-so kilometres of highway between the southern end of the Northern Territory to the northern end of Western Australia may become a sealed toll road for trucks, if a local group gets its way.
Inspectors told to pay out for bursting implant breaches
A French court has ruled a German company must pay compensation to women whose breast implants ruptured.
Owners and tanners get heated over anti-cancer ban
Several states have now banned the use of ultra-violet solarium sun-beds, but the outlawing has cause outrage from some operators in Queensland.
Statin stoush reaches full-page pitch
Western Australia’s peak medical group has taken out a full page newspaper advertisement to tell people to take their Statins.
Work stigma keeps depression locked, costing money and lives
A study by one of Australia’s most prominent charities has shown there is still a strong stigma about mental health in the workplace, which keeps many from seeking the help they need.
Bruce Highway widening attempts to cut death toll
More overtaking lanes will be added on one of the nation’s most dangerous highways, with duplication work to start soon on a section of the Bruce Highway north of Mackay.
Embattled truckers move to float above fire
Financial reports say the company that owns Cootes Transport will go ahead with its stock market float, despite its subsidiary’s troubles and safety review.
Rapid work site turnaround for safety
Work is back on at a site which just last week had no health and safety committee, first aid shed, or proper emergency access.
Rolling road-show spreads vital message
A big green rig with a vital message of safety has hit Australian roads, with the launch of the revamped Australian Trucking Association Safety Truck.
Safety and sustainability, talk of the day for teens
The NRMA has held a weekend youth summit to teach the leaders of tomorrow about the importance of sustainable transport today.