Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals

China will shut down a range of dyeing plants, oil refineries and pesticide producers to clean up its water supply.

Call for CASA to open up

A report by the Commonwealth Ombudsman says the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) needs to be more publicly accountable.

Dark day to mark start of improvement

Tuesday was World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers’ Memorial Day, an important event to remind businesses of their safety obligations, and to remember those killed at work.

Responsibility expands in WA

New rules in Western Australia will hold all parties in the supply chain accountable for mass, dimension and load restraint breaches.

Rubble robots get software boost

Flinders University engineering students have unveiled ground-breaking new technology for detecting human life using remote cameras.

Street penises expose serious issue

A street artist is taking an innovative approach to getting pot holes and dodgy roads fixed.

Health injuries plotted for better policy

A recent survey has looked at the widespread work-related injuries and illnesses in the health industry.

John Holland fined while court action continues

Construction company John Holland has been fined $110,000 over an injury to one of its workers.

Mine fire inquiry opening again

The Hazelwood mine fire inquiry will be re-opened to investigate the chance that smoke from the blaze caused premature deaths.

Public sector panic prompts security call

Public servants at Centrelink say they go to work every day in fear of violence, and are urging their bosses to boost security at the agency’s shopfronts.

Car door death renews safety call

Cycle safety advocates are looking to re-launch a sticker scheme after the death of a cyclist in Melbourne.

Careless crash call causes concern

The WA Government wants to impose new maximum penalties for distracted drivers who cause fatal accidents, but some legal experts say they go too far.

Dark stats play out again

New statistics from Safe Work Australia show 44 Australian workers have been killed at work since the beginning of 2015, with transport emerging as the most fatal sector once again.

Department pushes new line on tyres

The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum's Resources Safety Division has called for public comment on new guidelines covering tyre safety for earth-moving machinery.

Dump truck checks reveal wheel issues

Dozens of defects have been found in a sweep of Sydney’s waste management trucks.

Stadium fail to play out in court

Claims of shoddy roof design have led to legal action against the builders and engineers of Brisbane’s iconic Gabba sporting ground.

Ice climbs corporate ladder

Australian businesses leaders have warned that ice addiction is growing among young professionals.

Comcare expansion kicking off

Eric Abetz says lawyers are teaming up with public servants to “rort” workers’ compensation.

Murder study plots brains' take on guilt

A video game study could show how the human brain justifies murder.

Water worries should be white-washed

Trendy Californians are happy to guzzle treated water, but local experts say it will need a re-branding before Australians are excited about recycled supplies.