Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - February, 2017
The national pesticides authority is currently operating out of a rural fast food restaurant.
Court continues for fatal crash
A truck driver who caused a fatal head-on has been charged with breaching fatigue management policies.
Unions to restore WorkChoices war
Unions and business leaders have responded to last week’s penalty rate cuts.
WHO sounds antibiotic alarm
The World Health Organisation says new antibiotics are needed to combat 12 families of dangerous bacteria.
Calls to stage Hazelwood closure
There are calls this week for a staged closure of the Hazelwood power station to avoid damaging rural economies.
Bourke St wake widening
More than a month after a horrific incident in Melbourne’s Bourke St Mall, the effects are still being felt.
Ethanol burner ban could spread
The Victorian Government is keeping its ban on the sale of portable ethanol burners in place.
Farmers not served by silence
Farm safety advocates say embarrassment about mistakes could cost lives.
More beds for Embling
Upgrades have been announced at Melbourne’s high security mental health facility.
Safety roadshow hits south NSW
Safework NSW has hit the road to spread the word of good work, health and safety approaches.
Clean-up stuck on high radiation
It is slow going at the Fukushima nuclear power plant, where high levels of radiation continue to hamper efforts.
Adelaide flu capacity questioned
Politicians say the new Royal Adelaide Hospital (nRAH) will struggle to cope with its first winter flu season.
Deadly event questioned
Victoria’s Southern 80 waterskiing competition has seen its sixth death since 1987.
Experts urge action on fat
Health experts say the lack of a strong approach to the Australian obesity epidemic is ‘unacceptable’.
NT WorkSafe slammed
Workers are rallying against NT WorkSafe after a spate of accidents including the death of a sailor last month.