Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - September, 2018
A Brisbane construction company has been fined $405,000 over the deaths of two workers.
New centre for safety studies
Authorities and academics are teaming up in NSW to improve work health and safety research expertise.
Older driver issues assessed
New research could show why so many older drivers crash at roundabouts.
Roundup case causes local concern
Thousands of people are seeking damages over Roundup herbicides in the US, causing concern about what will happen in Australia.
CSG study finds acceptable air
CSIRO has completed a three-year study of air quality in CSG-heavy areas of Queensland.
Hospital slammed for fatal failure
An investigation has found Port Pirie Hospital staff failed to provide care to elderly patient who died from a severe bedsore.
Authorities respond to factory fire
Firefighters are gaining control over a factory fire in Melbourne’s west that has burned for nearly a week.
Locals spot new superbug
Australian researchers have identified a new superbug in hospitals that is capable of causing near-untreatable infections.
UCG trial gets green light
SA has approved trials of a controversial mining technology that is banned in other states.
Worksafe gets scientific
WA safety authorities are focusing on issues in workplaces where scientific testing and analysis is carried out.