Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - January, 2014
South Australian businesses operating commercial solariums will be the only ones not compensated by the state government when the ban on sun beds takes place.
Bus drivers' body wants better health boost
The Queensland Bus Industry Council (QBIC) wants to help the state’s drivers shape-up, launching a plan to improve the health of workers in a high-risk arena.
Experts speak on real digital dangers for youth
Some health authorities have begun to speak out about the possible damage of too much ‘screen time’ for children.
Grants to help graziers take stock
The New South Wales government has brought back a scheme that paid farmers to improve their safety.
Guideline change imminent for diligent engineers
A new set of engineering safety guidelines is being reviewed by legal counsel, hoping to create better practice to protect workers physically and legally.
Industry bodies see truck safety wrapped in red tape
The Australian Industry Group has joined the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) in calling for the end of the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal’s (RSRT).
Planes touch down for riveting safety check
The United States’ Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of Boeing 767s, to check for a problem that could see pilots to lose control.
Safety worries dissuade true place of nuclear, experts say
With nuclear energy seemingly at its least popular in years, many have begun to neglect the benefits of the power source that never really made it.
Vocal outrage brings arrest, no stopping at Maules Creek
Nearly a dozen people have been arrested while protesting at a mine site in New South Wales.
Five new faces head for NTC reform
Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss has appointed five new faces to the National Transport Commission (NTC) working on national transport reform.
Healthy patch could put pricks in the past
A biomedical engineer from the University of Queensland has taken his invention to the birthplace of its ancestors.
Volunteer work cancers go uncovered for now
Calls have been made to compensate South Australian volunteer fire-fighters for work-related cancers, with new reports saying it would cost less than first thought.
Latest Google glass puts eyes on diabetes
A contact lens to help manage diabetes is the latest next-level device to leak from Google’s technology labs.
Maiming and mortality launches WA mining safety probe
A string of incidents and concerns for the future have prompted a probe into safety at mines in Western Australia.
Swapping for swabs with urine concerns conceded
Some Australian workers have had a win for workplace dignity, with the Fair Work Commission forcing one company to switch from urine to saliva in staff drug tests.
Job losses likely but not enforced in NT public sector
The Treasurer of the Northern Territory has called on all government departments to find extra savings in their budget, as message taken by many as code for public sector job cuts.
Premier slammed for weak stance and alcohol inaction
The New South Wales Premier has been strongly criticised for favouring his own anecdotal evidence over the weight of scientific studies into alcohol-fuelled violence and policy.
Transporter called to fix mistakes after prison van escape
A prisoner escape in Western Australia has prompted an investigation, as a triangle of blame emerges between transport, police and prison authorities.
Augmented offices visible on virtual horizon
Some enterprising technologists are beginning to bring augmented reality to the everyday workplace, with research showing the office of the future could be right before our eyes.
Baby research shows assisted risk
A study has shown the risk of tragic birth complications is nearly twice as high for babies conceived by assisted reproduction.
Fatal figures show room to improve heavy practice
A workplace safety authority has renewed the call for patience and caution when using heavy equipment, after nearly four dozen people were crushed last year.