Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - May, 2021
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has introduced changes after a soldier was killed during a live-fire training exercise.
NSW launches mental code
The NSW Government has launched a new framework to improve mental health at work.
QLD backs lung studies
The Queensland Government has put up a $5 million medical research grant for dust lung disease.
Stats hacked for fire alarm
Mathematicians say they might be able to predict and quickly detect bushfires caused by powerlines.
Disaster triage backed
Australian health workers could face legal risks if they make triage decisions during a disaster.
Partial win in kids' climate case
A group of Australian teenagers has had a breakthrough in their climate change class action case against the Commonwealth.
UA prepares assault survey
Universities Australia is preparing a major survey on student safety on campus.
QPS charged for spike harm
The Queensland Police Service has been charged with breaching OHS laws over the use of road spikes.
Maralinga risks continue
New research suggests contamination from nuclear tests at Maralinga could be worse than previously thought.
Riders push through personal harm
Research has revealed a high rate of gig economy workers having to work through injuries.
Valve failure in Nyrstar spill
Nyrstar has accepted responsibility for a toxic waste leak into Port Pirie waterways in 2019.
Smooth moves block bacteria
Australian engineers have come up with a new antimicrobial surface that massively reduces bacteria build-up.
Space head plugs safety role
Australia needs cyber tools to keep up in the space arms race, according to the head of the national Space Agency.
Suits upset at mental levy
Businesses are outraged at being made to fund mental health services in Victoria.
Slow fire funds questioned
The Federal Government has been accused of holding back bushfire relief funds to help its election chances.
Baits boosted for mice fight
Farmers and residents are turning to double-strength poison baits amid an ongoing mouse plague in NSW.
Call to support disabled academics
Experts say disabled academics often lack support from their institutions.
Rights razed in urban spree
Experts say urban megaprojects are depriving communities of their water-related human rights.