Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - June, 2017
The Therapeutic Drugs Administration (TGA) has issued another recall of Valium.
VR views for medical students
Giving birth – mankind’s most primal practice – will soon benefit from high-tech help in the form of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR).
Perth pipe problems continue
New water quality concerns at the new Perth Children’s Hospital have emerged.
Australian slavery laws coming
Federal Labor wants legislation to force companies to make sure they are not linked to slavery.
BHP backs itself against activism
BHP CEO Andrew Mackenzie has implored investors to back the current management amid fierce investor activism.
High-tech desks could help
Office workers who use sit-stand or treadmill desks could be more productive and attentive with fewer signs of workplace stress than their sedentary chair-dwelling colleagues.
NSW pushes national quad rules
The NSW Government wants a national approach to cut the number of quad bike accidents.
Valium recall launched
The makers of Valium have urged a global recall of all 5 milligram packets of the tablets after evidence of tampering.
SA report recommends disability help
A South Australian Upper House committee has reported on access to the school system for children with disabilities.
Studies needed for concussed kids
Experts say urgent research is needed on the long-term effects of concussion in young people.