Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - August, 2019
Education Queensland is being sued by the family of a boy with ADHD, after his school restrained him for ‘aggressive’ acts.
Wyatt backs booze ban removal
Ken Wyatt has supported some reduction in anti-alcohol polices in the Northern Territory.
SA blood lead spikes
The average amount of lead in the blood of Port Pirie children is up 45 per cent this year.
'Riot' claims at ACT centre
Unions are calling for more training after seven staff members at Canberra's youth justice centre were taken to hospital.
Overdose report shows rising rate
New stats show drug overdoses kill one Australian every five hours.
Survey shows major issues in SA
South Australia’s corruption watchdog has revealed a culture of bullying and sexual harassment in the state’s public service.
Union predicts big bill
The repair bill for structural and safety defects in apartment buildings across Australia could top $6.2 billion.
Coal towns see sulphur spike
An international review has found Australian regions with coal-fired power stations are among hot spots for sulphur dioxide pollution.
Sex offender hired at health watchdog
A NSW healthcare watchdog has been slammed for hiring a convicted sex offender to investigate misconduct.
SA to scrap GM ban
The South Australian government is lifting its moratorium on growing GM food crops.
Bikes top head knock stats
A new study has found more children suffer head injuries playing recreational sport than team sport.
Officials face misconduct claim
Several Queensland OHS officials are under investigation for allegedly giving confidential information to the CFMMEU.
Superbug breakthrough claimed
Australian researchers have discovered a way to find and beat superbugs, providing a critical breakthrough against many deadly infectious diseases.
Police adopt DV app
Victoria Police has launched a mobile app to help assess risk in family violence matters.
Robo-tail to keep oldies upright
Japanese researchers have built a robotic tail to keep elderly people from falling over.
New gear for top soldiers
Australia is spending $3 billion on new weapons and body armour for special forces soldiers.
NSW pushed for more warnings
Experts say the NSW Government must be able to issue health warnings about the contamination of popular swimming spots.
Airservices slammed
A savage report says Airservices Australia has allowed a culture of bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment to thrive.
Arc flash warning issued
Queensland’s Electrical Safety Office (ESO) is issuing an urgent callout to electrical workers, telling them to reset their safety focus and test before they touch.