Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - October, 2019
New rules will require all quad bikes sold in Australia to have roll bars.
Medibank gets Shonky gong
Medibank Private's “rip-off” basic health cover has won it a Shonky Award from consumer group Choice.
Slip, slop, slap, success
The Sun Smart program which told us all to Slip, Slop, Slap to reduce the rates of skin cancer, seems to have worked.
Asbestos alleged near kids' centre
Worksafe Victoria is investigating claims that asbestos materials were left unsecured near a childcare centre in Melbourne's west.
CASA urged to ease up on Angels
A Senate committee has recommended authorities relax maintenance requirements for aircraft involved in medical charity flights.
High-vis burn warning
A Perth doctor has reported on what could be the world's first case of burns from retro-reflective tape on high-vis shirts.
No action over slug shutdown
A Melbourne council has dropped all charges against a catering business that was shut down over a slug in its kitchen.
Vaping deaths investigated
Authorities in the US have added to their tally of vaping-related illnesses.
Airbag issue dubbed 'critical'
The ACCC says 20,000 vehicles with defective Takata airbags are now classified as “critical”.
Codeine switch reviewed
Stats show the move to prescription-only codeine in Australia has seen a 50 percent reduction in the monthly rate of codeine-related poisoning calls.
Justice corruption revealed
Six staff members from Queensland's Youth Justice Department have been sacked over corruption claims.
Nuclear costs slammed
An inquiry has heard taxpayers would bear the brunt of a potential nuclear energy industry in Australia.