Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - August, 2014
Federal Employment Minister Eric Abetz has used a speech to a large workforce and labour conference to outline the LNP’s plans for reform.
Deadly spread tracked back to healer
The 2014 outbreak of Ebola in West Africa has been traced to a single infection that started a chain of human-human transmission, and experts say it will not stop soon.
Dodgy wires spark big recall
The ACCC is recalling electrical cables and wires that have been installed in up to 40,000 buildings and homes.
Fire pits at rubbish tips add a billion tonnes
The worldwide practice of burning garbage creates more pollutants that many presumed.
Wild flows bring call to disclose
The NSW Opposition says documents revealing harmful spills of pollutants should be publicly available.
Another voice stands against plague of anti-vax ill-thinking
One of the world’s leading authorities in experimental immunology says Australian parents must think rationally about vaccination.
Huge hiring heralds progress at Carmichael
Indian mining firm Adani is looking to hire 5,000 workers for the Carmichael coal project in Queensland.
In-flight tech check means more screen time for all
Authorities say safety will not be compromised now that airline passengers can keep their devices switched on during take-off and landing.
New Comcare boss clocks in
Comcare’s new Chief Executive Officer has started work this week.
Resourceful robots uncover new concerns
Concern is churning-up as a Canadian company prepares to launch a new mining project on the sea floor near Papua New Guinea.
Safety sector puts out call for more
Safe Work Australia will launch Safe Work month with a free online event for those with an interest in the OHS industry.
Trucks slowed after SA incident
Trucks on Adelaide’s South Eastern Freeway will have their speed clamped down to 60km/h after a tragic crash last week.
Australians boost Ebola backing to protect African interests
Australian firms operating in West Africa a preparing for the threat of Ebola outbreak, as the Federal Government pledges more money to fight the growing plague.
FIFO suicide rate brings state inquiry
The Western Australian Government has announced an inquiry into suicides among fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers.
Town forced off ground by new climate tide
One regional capital and its residents will have to move, as rising sea levels bring oceanfront views too close for comfort.
Addict attacks taking toll on health staff
Some government workers in Victoria say the drug ice has made their jobs near-impossibly difficult.
Applications in ACT to find those touched by asbestos
ACT tenants and homeowners can now apply to find out if they have lived in a home contaminated by asbestos fibres.
Business body wants safer states
The Business Council of Australia says Western Australia and Victoria’s refusal to join the national occupational health and safety scheme will lead to higher costs.
Deal sealed on new ground for uranium
Australia will sell uranium to India following several years of negotiation.
Thousand reasons per year to shunt rail stupidity
With more than 1,000 near hits around Australian railway lines every year, authorities are pleading for motorists to consider the potential impact.
Big Blenners take-down delayed, refined
The Queensland Government will pay thousands in legal costs after it dropped over 700 charges against one trucking company.