Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - January, 2016
The Health Minister has asked private health insurers for information on possible premium increases for 2016, in an attempt to ensure consumers get the best deal.
New splint funded for run to market
An innovative, Australian-designed, light-weight splint to immobilise broken limbs will soon be available nationwide.
Transport faces 'fudged' figures claim
Victoria’s public transport authorities have been accused of allowing trains to run over capacity, and fudging the numbers to cover it up.
Detention worker keeps detailing 'torture'
A leading Australian doctor says he will risk his license to keep speaking out about “torture conditions” in offshore detention.
DMP expects crane checks
Western Australia’s Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) has warned crane operators to inspect head sheaves on their machine, or risk serious injury.
Legal minds bid for illegal bullying
Serious cases of bullying, including cyber bullying, should be prosecuted under the criminal code, experts say.
More claims of concrete risk
A construction worker has spoken out about the safety standards and union intervention, after the deaths of two of his co-workers in Perth.
Reports say Brazil spill forewarned
Reports say the owner of a recently spilled Brazilian iron ore dam received numerous danger warnings months before the walls broke.
Zika fears prompt new advice
Australia has issued new travel advice as the mosquito-borne Zika virus spreads across the Americas.
Army takes charge in rectifying past
While a litany of compensation claims paint a dark picture of life at the Defence Force, it has been praised for its moves to respond.
Technicians' strike shines light on Defence division
Public servants in the Defence Department walked off their “safety-critical” to protest the long-running public service pay dispute drags on.
Flint failure gets Presidential response
Water quality problems in a single city have become a major political issue in the US, with even the President drawn in to the debate.
Big movers make play for less pay
Australia’s two largest trucking firms say there should not be hourly and kilometre payments for linehaul drivers.
Islam study shows fear in detail
A recent survey has found that one in 10 Australians display strong feelings of Islamophobia – negative and hostile attitudes towards Muslims.
Safety study says profits don't suffer
New figures suggest a company can boost safety and profitability at the same time.
Tired technology gets Federal boost
New Federal Government funding has been granted to a locally-designed high-tech anti-fatigue device.
Tech hub to link new mining moves
The South Australian Government is backing new moves to bring more technology into the mining sector.
Unions dig at coal mine lung issues
Unions are keeping up their campaign to warn coal miners and their employers about ‘black lung’.
Freedom boost from free travel
A study from South Australia has shown how important it is for senior citizens to be enfranchised by public transport.
Dry times bring call for declaration
A rural depression support group has increased pressure on the Tasmanian Government to declare a drought.
Big players push tiny plastics out
Supermarket giants Woolworths and Coles say they will remove products containing microbeads - tiny plastic particles that can cause some serious damage.