Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - October, 2014
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.
Metal moved in blood study
Reports from a Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) project show what could be an effective way to reduce lead levels in blood.
Bus driver assaults prompt timely reminder
A new survey suggests that public transport timetable frustration has led to a high level of physical attacks on drivers.
Claims coal activists are brought in from outside
The New South Wales resource minister says activists holding up Whitehaven Coal’s Maules Creek mine are “professional protesters”, not locals.
Compo promised over pink batts, no deal yet
There will be compensation for the four young men killed during the failed home insulation program enacted by the Rudd Government.
Healthy swing in safety stats but still more to fix
The latest edition of Safe Work Australia’s Comparative Performance Monitoring report shows modest improvement in some safety stakes.
Local firm faces fight over foreign death
An Australian mining contractor is being sued over the death of a worker in Ghana.
Skin message sinking in
One of Australia’s best-known public safety campaigns appears to be working.
Terror brings tightening at nitrate site
Australia’s elevated terrorist alert level has prompted explosives factories to review their security and safety procedures.
Wrath of cane collisions wakes old warnings
There has been a concerning rise in the number of electrical accidents involving cane harvesters in north Queensland, as one of the regions’ major agricultural industries enters its most active phase.