Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals

Unions have slammed Chevron’s HR manager for claiming that FIFO rosters do not have adverse health effects.

Fecal floods not too gnarly for Rio

A surfing event in Rio has started despite concerns of sewage and other pollution in the water.

Alleged assault just the latest in dangerous job

An alleged assault on the weekend shows why paramedics still have one of the most dangerous jobs in the country.

Beyondblue takes mental messages out West

Beyondblue is taking its mental health services on the road, offering help to thousands of miners in Western Australia's Pilbara.

Death stats don't stack up

Australian researchers say two-thirds of deaths around the world go unreported.

New money to boost drug stockpiles

The Federal Government has put aside a $100 million fund to respond to a future health crisis caused by a natural disaster or terrorist attack.

Truck stats show deaths down, injuries rise

New figures show fatal truck crash incidences have risen in the last year.

Unis ranked on LGBTI efforts

A new guide has rated Australian universities for their acceptance and inclusiveness of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) students.

Feet stamped, fists raised at Federal inaction

This week’s Federal Government budget launch could be hampered by vocal protests from unionised government workers across many sectors.

Hard facts on e-cigs to clear misinforming mist

A big Australian research project has found electronic cigarettes can help smokers to give up.

Sorry state could preempt remote closure

The WA Department of Housing’s funding for remote Aboriginal communities suffers from poor oversight and a lack of coordination, an audit has found.

Chimp trial could brings us closer to cousins

An Australian philosopher and ethics expert says granting chimpanzees ‘personhood’ could build stronger bonds between humans and other animals.

FWC findings for beard that broke the rules

The Fair Work Commission has upheld a decision to sack a BHP employee whose beard became a safety issue.

Kits to fix WA's dark tourist toll

The Road Safety Council says tourists have “no idea” about issues of driver fatigue and the importance of seatbelts.

Slave wages and deadly conditions in fruit furore

Media investigations show food supplied to Australia's biggest supermarkets and fast food chains comes from migrant workers in slave-like conditions.

Big bill follows bulldozer frenzy

A Darwin contractor was the victim of over $300,000 worth of vandalism on the weekend, after joy-rider broke in and went to town with a bulldozer.

Dementia dangers grow on lack of response

One person is diagnosed with dementia every six minutes - about 1,800 new cases per week - and experts say Australian workplaces are not equipped to deal with the rising numbers.