Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - June, 2022
A company has been fined $600,000 following an apprentice's death in Victoria.
Farm safety probe prepared
The WA Government has launched a review of safety issues in the agricultural sector.
Flood rebuild stats revealed
New stats show the insurance bill for February floods in NSW and QLD has reached $4.8 billion.
Mental protection reaffirmed
A recent High Court of Australia ruling has reaffirmed an employer’s duty of care for mental risks to workers.
State sorry for gymnast suffering
The WA government has apologised to gymnasts who suffered abuse and mistreatment at ...
DVA reveals giant backlog
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has revealed it has a backlog of 37,000 applications for compensation.
Neck patch spots shocks
Researchers are working on a high-tech neck patch to detect concussions in sport.
Culture blocks council work
A new report says “poor behaviour” in Victoria's local councils is preventing staff from doing their jobs properly.
New film for fresher fruit
Engineers at Harvard University have developed a biodegradable coating to keep fruit and vegetables fresher and safer for longer.
Rugby widens concussion window
World Rugby is extending the stand-down period for players who suffer concussion.
Toyota hit with diesel order
Australians who were sold defective Toyota vehicles can apply for part of a potentially huge compensation package.
PM pushed on protections
The Albanese government is being urged to drop prosecutions against whistleblowers ...
Police seek facial scans
South Australia Police says it will use the facial recognition capability of new security cameras despite a council’s request not to.
Letter spells out safety crisis
Teachers at Tennant Creek High School in the Northern Territory have signed a letter stating they all feel unsafe at work.
Airport mask rule changed
The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) says masks should no longer be mandated in airport terminals.
Big fine for truck fatality
A transport company has been convicted and fined a total of $490,000 following the 2018 death of a truck driver in Victoria.
Cable tested as new sensor
Experts have tested telecoms cables on the seafloor as a detector for earthquakes, tsunamis and the effects of climate change