Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals

The South Australian Government is calling for change in the way penalties are paid after workplace injury and death.

New risk add to range of hazards in common, uncontrolled plastic

New research adds to the weight of known risks from BPA, the controversial compound used in many plastic food and drink containers.

Ambo bullying claim missed in ACT

WorkSafe ACT says it has found a complaint about bullying made by an ACT Ambulance Service paramedic was ignored, despite its seriousness.

Banks' behaviour decried in foreign farm report

A new report by an international aid group says Australian banks have been backing companies overseas that engage in illegal and immoral behaviour.

Charcoal fire could rush factory's last days

A dangerous gas fire may signal that time is up for one charcoal producer.

Charges laid over deadly negligence claims

Australia’s biggest private builder is facing $9 million in fines after a wall collapse killed three people last year.

Coal dust data gathering across Hunter

Environmentalists have launched another community-run survey about coal dust from trains, hoping to force companies to cover their wagons.

Contamination checks take pills for vast improvement

A team of chemical engineers is working on a way to reduce an entire water safety testing lab into a single pill.

Gas check to build baseline as CSG explodes

Researchers are investigating whether coal seam gas (CSG) activity could be causing methane seeps in Queensland.

Local deposits bring WA bakery down

A bakery has been fined after animal droppings were found behind the building.

Pilot praised for gutsy belly landing

A pilot has been praised for his skill and courage after an emergency landing in Darwin.

Some states look left to ease congestion

Perth is considering allowing motorists to turn left at red lights, a rule that Brisbane has allowed but Sydney and Adelaide are looking at removing.

Crane council says fake stickers risk lives

The Crane Industry Council of Australia has warned that counterfeit ‘green sticker’ safety certification is putting lives at risk.

People power takes atomic toll in Taiwan

Mounting opposition means work will stop at the fourth nuclear power plant on Taiwan.

Cuts could come from closer look at young pensions

As the government’s ‘razor gang’ sought out more budget cuts over the weekend, Social Services Minister Kevin Andrews said tightening up checks on claims for the Disability Support Pension (DSP) would be a good start.

Fortescue takes on its own safety challenges

Safety concerns have pushed Fortescue Metals (FMG) to take over iron ore processing at its sites in the Pilbara.

Inquiry hears burning concern over uniform protection

An inquiry into an explosion in which a number of police officers were badly burned has questioned the fire rating of new uniforms.

Inquiry hears claims cancer-linked batts remain

The royal commission into the Federal Government’s ill-fated home insulation scheme has heard cancer-linked chemicals were present in some batts during the roll-out, which are still being sold today.

Trial starts for high-tech trucks' new view

A new system is undergoing trials, one that may soon tell truck drivers what is around the corner or over the hill.

More support called to help selfless volunteers

Volunteer fire-fighters should be compensated when extended bushfire efforts keep them from their families and work, a Local Government Association says.