Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - April, 2017
The Australian Nursing Federation wants the WA Government to provide blood tests for lead poisoning at the Queen Elizabeth II medical centre.
Federal mental costs rising
Comcare figures show mental health claims from federal public servants have hit $74 million in a single year.
Bacteria test could extend last resort
Researchers have come up with a cheap, rapid test to identify disease-causing bacteria that have developed resistance to the so-called ‘antibiotic of last resort’, colistin.
Drones suggested as shark defense
Public health risk experts have pushed for high-tech solutions to keep beachgoers safe from sharks.
Ambo's hobbled by busted radios
The Australian Paramedics Association (APA) says NSW ambulance crews are struggling with a failing radio network.
Labelling change could save lives
Experts say the way foods are labelled creates unnecessary risks for kids with allergies.
APVMA to Armidale points leaked
Widespread mockery is the latest hurdle in the Federal Government’s plan to move APVMA workers to Armidale.
Consumer review calls for tougher laws
A review of Australian consumer law has called for tougher penalties.
WA union wants light shed on dark issue
The WA Police Union has called for a national inquiry into police suicide.
Mental health boost for Tas. industries
The Tasmanian Government has launched a new plan to create mentally healthy workplaces.
Visa change on the way
The 457 category has been abolished and replaced with two new and more stringent visas.
Antibiotic resistance raised
Australian experts say they are “deeply concerned” by the death of a woman from an antibiotic-resistant bacterium.
CSG seeps studied
Experts say increased CSG extraction could result in more methane emissions in QLD’s Condamine River.
Measles outbreak spreads
New South Wales is facing the spectre of a measles outbreak, with 16 cases confirmed in the Sydney’s west.
Particle study shows pollution risk
New research suggests that disease from air pollution has increased in the last 25 years, and prevention measures in the most polluted countries are needed to prevent more loss of life.
Prescription deaths tipped to rise
Health experts say 800 Australians die per year from prescription pain killer overdoses, but that number could continue to rise.
States sorting new Safe Schools
The NSW Government has ditched the Safe Schools sexuality and gender diversity programme.
Boxing body pushes for free heads
Authorities say boxers do more to protect their heads when they are not wearing helmets.
Deep issues at NT agencies
High levels of bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment have been revealed in Northern Territory emergency services.