Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - August, 2023
Postie injuries tallied
Australia Post data suggests a postie suffers a job-related injury at least once a week.
Workers claim water risk
Two contractors in the NT claim they were instructed to continue spraying contaminated drill rig water for up to five days, despite knowing its hazardous nature.
Cochlear compo outlined
Hundreds of families will be offered compensation for issues with Cochlear hearing implants in South Australia.
Fukushima release looms
Japan is preparing to release treated nuclear wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean.
Union surveys uni assaults
The National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) is running a survey to assess the extent of educator sexual assault and harassment.
EPA lays gold charges
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has launched criminal proceedings against Newcrest's Cadia gold mine.
Fine over milk truck pain
A Victorian transport company has been convicted and fined $110,000 after two drivers were injured in separate milk tanker incidents in 2020.
Low-dose risks revealed
New research shows an increased cancer risk from low-dose radiation exposure at work.
States run cross-border blitz
WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW are joining forces for a cross-border construction blitz.
AI driving new bullies
The eSafety Commissioner says children have started using AI to bully their peers.
Anti-violence targets announced
The Federal Government has, for the first time, set targets for ending violence against women and children.
Defence faces croc fine
The Department of Defence faces a $1.5 million fine over a crocodile attack.
Grim conditions in WA prison
Broome Regional Prison's future is uncertain amidst serious safety concerns.
Middlemount fined over fatality
Mining company Middlemount Coal Pty Ltd has been fined $70,000 in connection with a fatal incident.
Pollution linked to dementia risk
Air pollution from fires and farming have been linked to increased dementia risk.
Dump plan abandoned
The Federal Government appears to have scrapped plans for a nuclear waste dump in regional South Australia.