Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - May, 2022
The WHO has published new stats on the damage tobacco causes to both the environment and human health.
Experts call for gig reform
Labour law experts say a recent case shows the need for gig worker law reform.
Fine over fatal crush
A fertiliser company is facing a $250,000 fine over a worker who was fatally crushed.
Musicians offered mental help
Authorities in NSW say they are providing a mental health boost to the music industry.
Skills shift coming
Victoria’s skills minister says her state’s system should be replicated on a national scale.
Workers fight jab rules
A group of Queensland frontline workers are challenging their COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Health tech spend for Tas.
Tasmania has announced a major investment in digital health, aimed at improving patient care.
High tech car site backed
The NSW Government has announced $9.5 million worth of funding to build the largest government-run autonomous vehicle testing site in the southern hemisphere.
Peanut genes probed
Australian researchers have discovered new details behind peanut allergy remission in children.
State stands cyber team
The WA Government has created a strike team to help departments and agencies to improve their cybersecurity posture.
Audit leads to CASA calls
Issues have been uncovered in the Civil Aviation Safety Authority’s (CASA) surveillance approach.
Comcare reports strong return
New stats show injured and unwell workers covered under the Comcare scheme are returning to work at high rates.
Lead risk alert issued
Victorian businesses are being warned of the potentially deadly risks of working with lead.
Regulator awards questioned
The outgoing head of Australia’s offshore oil and gas regulator has been accused of being “too close” to industry.
Solar battery recall continues
Federal authorities are warning of fire risks in solar energy storage batteries.
Special staff aid WA ambulance
Firefighters, police and government officials are being sent to help St John WA.
WHO meets on monkeypox
The World Health Organization (WHO) has held an emergency meeting on recent monkeypox outbreaks.
Builder signs safety bargain
John Holland has agreed to make $1.2 million worth of safety improvements after the death of a worker ...
QLD considers quad safety
New safety laws have been proposed for quad bikes and side-by-sides in Queensland.
Waste tuned for mercury removal
Researchers have come up with a better way to remove mercury from the environment.