Latest News for Occupational Health and Safety Professionals
A new study finds climate change impacts terrorist activity.
EPA takes action on asbestos
Australia’s asbestos mulch scandal has spread, with discoveries in a number of Melbourne parks.
Rail firms fined over fatality
Fines of over half a million dollars have been issued following a fatal train derailment in NSW.
Robo-vision jumbled
Australian researchers have developed new technology that scrambles images fed to robots in a bid to enhance security.
Flush tech to reduce spread
Korean researchers have developed an innovative toilet flushing system designed to combat the spread of bacteria in bathrooms.
Fines for residential risk
A residential care provider in NSW has been fined $300,000 in relation to risk of workplace sexual violence.
Charges laid for student death
WorkSafe Victoria has charged a Melbourne school and an adventure travel company following the death of a student after an overseas trip in 2019.
Pioneering commissioner resigns
Criticism over disaster response is one of the reasons the NSW SES commissioner is resigning.
Vaccine requirement reconsidered
NSW Health is consulting about proposed changes to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements ...
MP pay dock considered
New legislation could see federal politicians face salary deductions of up to 5 per cent for severe violations of workplace rules.
New link for better warnings
Australia is set to upgrade its severe weather and flood warning capabilities.
Silicon spike surface tested
A new, spiky silicon surface has been shown to kill up to 96 per cent of virus particles.
Air standards outlined
Experts say new standards are needed for indoor air quality in public buildings.
COVID probe shows submissions
The Commonwealth has issued an update on its ongoing COVID-19 inquiry.
Services safety boost tabled
The Federal Government has introduced legislation aimed at fortifying protections for Commonwealth frontline workers.