Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - September, 2015
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has found traces of asbestos in a range of wax crayons, but says people should not be too alarmed.
Workers' comp cuts bring bottom line boost
The financial performance of South Australia's worker's compensation scheme has improved on the back of a series of reforms.
China deal stance starts Shorten's run to poll
Extensive media reports this week say the CFMEU is banking on Bill Shorten to win the next election, amid fears the LNP would try to shut the union down if re-elected.
Robo-car makers shoot for mature goals
The leaders of the emerging field of driverless cars are turning their attention to what they say will be their biggest customers – elderly drivers.
Young surgeons speak of abhorent treatment
Research from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) has found a widespread culture of bullying and sexual harassment among surgeons.
Experts look at FIFO diabetes link
Fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers and their families are being targeted in a new study looking at the skyrocketing rates of diabetes in mining communities.
Ship owner told to take on foreign crew
An Australian ship operator says he was told by Federal Government officials to sack his crew and replace them with foreign workers.
WorkSafe WA seeking safer healthcare
WorkSafe WA has launched a proactive inspection program to look at manual task incidents in hospitals and residential care.
AMA calls time on skull-cracking sports
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) wants combat sports banned at the Olympic and Commonwealth Games.
Authorities to take deep view of gold mine death
The Western Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum has launched an investigation after a fatal incident at the Cornishman Pit gold mine, about 400 kilometres east of Perth.
Ice inquiry hears NT safety issues
The Australian Hotel Association (AHA) says allowing bouncers to intervene in street fights could make for a safer nightlife.
Mining paused during NSW fatality review
The NSW Government is conducting a review of a fatal accident at a gold mine near Orange.
Pay deal to get Gorgon going again
Future strikes could be averted at the Gorgon liquefied natural gas project on Barrow Island off WA, with reports that unions have reached an agreement with the employer.
Phone calls show the weight of union heavies
The trade union corruption inquiry has heard secretly-recorded phone calls that allegedly reveal thuggery and workplace manipulation in action.