Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - January, 2019
Dozens are dead and hundreds are missing after a tailings dam burst at a Brazilian mine.
Dairy safety audited
Close to half of all Queensland dairies have no written work safety policy in place.
Neurotoxin spotted in NSW
Researchers have found significant levels of the neurotoxin BMAA in NSW water supplies.
BHP counts derailment costs
BHP says having to remotely derail a train led to a $US600 million drop in iron ore production.
Daily sunscreen suggested
Authorities recommend everyone apply sunscreen daily as part of a regular morning routine.
Farm site privacy questioned
Animal rights advocates have created a website detailing the location and contact details of Australian farms.
Golden Staph grows outside hospitals
A new study has found a decline in Golden Staph infections in hospitals, but a rise in infections acquired outside hospitals.
Greens aim at disabled segregation
A new plan seeks to stop disabled people being segregated from mainstream life by physical barriers.
Aged care commission begins
The aged care royal commission has begun, and families of victims are being urged to bravely speak up.
'Text neck' risks assessed
Experts say smartphones come with some major risks, ergonomically speaking.
ABCC builds case for cupboard
The construction industry watchdog has defended its $6,000 taxpayer-funded cupboard.
No good reason for fake RBTs
Victoria Police faked hundreds of thousands of breath tests because of a “meaningless” target, a review finds.
Guards strike at remote prison
Guards have walked off the job at a WA prison, striking over staffing and safety concerns.
AFP gun rules changed
The suicides of several Australian Federal Police officers inside their own workplaces has prompted tighter gun rules.