Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - October, 2020
Researchers have reviewed the environmental impact of the 2011 Fukushima accident.
Firm fined for oversight issue
Poor supervision of a new worker has cost a Queensland business $40,000.
NSW pushing seasonal safety
The NSW Government is urging business owners to prepare for workplace hazards caused by hot weather and bushfires.
Nurse refers Palaszczuk to HRC
A Queensland nurse has referred the state’s political leaders to the Human Rights Commission.
Inclusion study shows 2.5m offline
The latest national digital inclusion report shows many groups continue to miss out on the benefits of being online.
Anti-bribery group goes live
The AFP and Attorney-General’s department have this week launched the Bribery Prevention Network ...
CIA Australian attack reported
Russian agents have been accused of a ‘microwave attack’ on CIA agents in Australia.
'Slavery' claimed in shipping
A transport workers' union says Australian ports are relying on “slavery”.
Comcare watching COVID return
The federal insurer Comcare has issued guidance on a COVID-safe transition back to work.
Fine for nearly-severed thumb
A warehousing company has been fined $60,000 over an incident which left a young worker with a partially amputated thumb.
Manslaughter charge for motor firm
An industrial manslaughter charge has been laid against a Queensland business owner.
Anglo cuts Grosvenor jobs
Anglo American says it has been forced to cut 100 jobs from its Grosvenor mine.
Shark letter dubbed 'madness'
Conservationists want the Queensland Government to replace shark nets and drumlines with non-lethal alternatives.
WMO wants early action
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has called for ‘early action’ rather than ‘early warnings’ as extreme weather increases.
BHP dust levels high
Dust levels at a BHP Pilbara iron ore operation have exceeded their limit 45 times in a single year.
Guilty plea in heat stress case
A North Queensland employer has been fined $65,000 over that death of a backpacker from heat stress.