Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - March, 2017
An urban planning expert has criticised Brisbane’s urban sprawl and the over-reliance on cars.
New ruling lets Japanese reactors fire
Japan’s nuclear power industry has won a legal victory against an injunction that was preventing it from running two key reactors.
CRC focusing on foam
Experts have released new guidelines for dealing with sites contaminated with fire-fighting foams.
NT bringing asbestos control closer
Asbestos control will soon be covered under in the Northern Territory’s Public and Environmental Health Act.
One-in-six missing jabs
Experts say up to 3.8 million Australian adults are missing out on free vaccinations each year.
Peak bodies want quad bike star system
The National Farmers Federation (NFF) and the Rural Doctors Association are calling for a star safety rating system for quad bikes.
QLD taking black lung seriously
The Queensland Government says it is ramping up efforts to tackle black lung.
Shipbuilding base planned
A new centre will help Adelaide's Osborne shipyards prepare workers for $90 billion worth of shipbuilding.
Meth check finds rates rising
The National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program has revealed methylamphetamine is growing in prevalence across all regions of Australia.
Whistleblower ambo under review
NSW Ambulance is investigating a paramedic who raised concerns about the safety of patients.
'No Jab, No Play' could come to WA
The West Australian Government appears likely to introduce ‘no jab no play’ laws.
Black mark for drug awareness
Health authorities are considering adding ‘black triangle’ warnings for drugs.
Footy fines for nasty knocks
Three rugby league teams have been handed concussion fines worth a total of $350,000.
PM pushes for new union rules
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull wants to jail union officials and employers who make illegitimate secret payments.
QCoal makes corruption claim
Queensland mining company QCoal’s managing director has lodged corruption claims.
Reporting details updated
Safe Work Australia has published a new report about reporting safety issues.
Silica safety urged in QLD
A medical expert has warned that silica could be even more dangerous to workers than coal dust.
Big risk for small hospitals
Experts say obese people face particular risks staying overnight at small hospitals.
PFAS detected in dolphins
Experts say man-made contaminants pose serious threats to dolphins across southern Australia.
CRC improves toxic breakdown
Australian experts have come up with a new way to break down toxic fire-fighting foams.