Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals

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.

New air of safe driving blows through NSW roads

Some New South Wales drivers will have breathalysers attached to their ignition systems in coming weeks, as the state rolls out its technological weapon in the fight for road safety.

New fair work rules applied to old allegation

The Fair Work Commission has made an important ruling on its new anti-bullying provisions, opening the door to allegations from years past.

Disability reviewed while rapid roll-out faces delay

The future of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is unclear once more, with a report into the agency set up to run it saying the scheme is woefully ill-prepared.

Ebola outbreak takes 59 lives in Guinea

Officials have confirmed an Ebola outbreak in Guinea is responsible for the deaths of at least 59 people.

Emergency attacks prompt call for health help

Authorities say three assaults in as many weeks show security is out of hand at the Bunbury Regional Hospital.

Toyota pays up after 'sticky pedal' deaths

Toyota will pay an incredible $1.32 billion to settle a criminal investigation into deadly safety issues

Alleged scooter drinking loophole stays open

Some New South Wales residents may continue using electric mobility scooters as a way around drink-driving laws.

Joyce jabs at Unions' safety hook

Alan Joyce has again lashed out at the Australian union movement, claiming it has been spreading rampant lies to fight efforts for more foreign investment.