Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - June, 2014
A new smart-phone app designed by Australian researchers could save lives soon.
Trailer safety grows in performance-based push
Approval for a Woolworths’ supplier to run bigger trucks in the ACT is being hailed as a win for safety and good sense.
After-school risk shows cost of coolness
Science has added some data to the observable trend that coolness in high school does not last.
Health check to mark toll from grueling government job
The Australian Government has launched it largest ever mental health check for the Defence Force, with a $5 million scheme covering several years.
Over 100 finds bring massive fines
A South Australian company has been ordered to pay over $1 million for dozens of dangerous offences.
Slurry spill's hurried clean-up complete
The Ranger uranium mine in the Kakadu National Park has started again after gaining approval from authorities after a shut-down following a spill.
Tech centre addressing old motivation issues
The future of human transport could come from a new building in the UK, with the launch of a centre aimed at catapulting mobility into a new era.
Tragic death wakes drink debate for mine camps
Investigations into a death at the Tropicana mine camp in WA have inflamed debate over alcohol policies at sites.
Western OHS awards consideration launched
WorkSafe WA is looking for its next batch of winners to award at the Work Safety Awards 2014.
Heads roll at GM after years of failure
General Motors has fired 15 of its top people over a deadly ignition scandal.
Conspiracy claims in critical waste debate
A Howard government lawyer involved in planning a nuclear waste storage site has been accused of manipulating the legal system to make sure it goes ahead.
Ice wall effort starts to stem toxic leaks
Japan has begun freezing the earth around the leaking nuclear power facility at Fukushima, hoping to contain radioactive waste with an underground ice wall.
Authorities say shortcuts could cost more than lost time
Western Australia's Chamber of Minerals and Energy says cost-cutting measures by mining companies should not sacrifice occupational health and safety plans.
Building deaths bring court date and possible big fines
A construction company faces over a million dollars in fines after charges were laid by Canberra workplace safety authorities.
Footy urged to sport better OHS rules
Health and safety may be far from most minds amid the blood and sweat of a football match, but one commentator says more should be done to promote OHS in sport.
Safety and speed helped by level moves in Melbourne
The Victorian Government is claiming a win for community and driver safety, job creation and a cut to congestion with a plan worth over $450 million.
Waste site fight in court before moving back north
A fight over the site for nuclear waste dumping in Australia will hit Federal Court today.