Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - March, 2022
Labour hire protection boosted
New laws in Victoria give labour hire workers the same rights and protections as direct employees.
New head for big regulator
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has a new chair.
Papers lodged in slug case
Health inspectors have been accused of meddling in an independent audit of a Victorian caterer.
Stats precede WA changes
Mine workers in Western Australia's resources sector are seriously injured at a rate of more than one a day.
Court orders wind farm silence
A wind farm in Victoria has been ordered to stop emitting noise at night.
New deal for flying doctors
This week's federal budget should include $1 billion over 10 years for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Safety case against QLD service
A major regional health service in Queensland is facing charges over alleged failure to protect its staff.
WA blackout review lands
A review into power outages that affected more than 100,000 people in WA last year has been released.
Grim figures in assault report
Universities Australia has apologised following the results of a nationwide survey on sexual assault.
Insurance risk reviewed
A growing number of Australians are finding their homes and businesses to be virtually uninsurable.
Bug wings shred bacteria
The bacteria-shredding wings of insects have inspired new antibacterial packaging.
Coal risk depends on source
New research suggests not all coal mine dust is equal when it comes to lung damage.
Council culture slammed
An independent report has savaged the workplace culture at a large Tasmnaian council.
Light levels laid out
The lighting industry has come up with new recommendations on exactly how bright things should be.
States link to fight falls
Authorities have announced a cross-border effort to reduce the risk of falls.
New funds for DV tech
The Federal Government is putting up new funds to monitor domestic violence offenders with GPS technology.
Cops call for shooting probe
NT Police are responding to the acquittal of Constable Zachary Rolfe’s murder charges.
Disaster fund described
The architects of a $10 billion cyclone reinsurance pool say a similar fund is needed for other natural disasters.
Big fine over fall
A Victorian company and director have been fined $320,000 after an unprotected fall.
Bug brains trained on drones
Hoverfly brains have been mapped to detect the sound of distant drones.