Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - November, 2017
The NT Government has been accused of leaving Katherine's medical staff in the lurch about the health risks posed by PFAS chemical contamination in the town's water supply.
Vic cops make pants complaint
Victoria’s police union says officers’ pants are sweaty and splitting at the seams.
Info lacking on lung safety
Experts say more information is needed to help respond to occupational lung disease.
Powerful questions for SES centre
The reliability of South Australia’s State Emergency Service (SES) control centre has been called into question after a leaked report on last year’s blackout.
ACT construction tops danger stats
Safe Work Australia says the ACT has recorded the highest rate of serious construction injuries in the country.
FIFO app finds risky swings
Data from a new mental health app suggests FIFO workers suffer more on a shorter ‘swing’.
Hardie victim's compo trimmed
A James Hardie asbestos victim has been awarded a record compensation payout.
Judge slams CFMEU
A Federal Court judge has slammed the CFMEU, saying unlawful behaviour and coercive conduct ...
NSW Health issues bat warning
Authorities in NSW are warning residents to treat all bats as if they are rabid.
Quad study shows regulatory effect
The Australian Centre for Agricultural Health and Safety wants stronger regulations on quad bike safety.
Tip Top drivers criticise conditions
Tip Top bread delivery drivers say they are being forced into unsafe practices.
Pressure revealed in prison papers
New reports say Tasmania's Supreme Court is strained and the state's prisons are beyond overcrowded.