Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - July, 2018
A federal agency appears to have knowingly downplayed its role in contaminating airport sites with toxic firefighting foam.
Authority raises smoke alarm
A US firefighter says Australia’s smoke alarm policies put lives at risk.
Silver makes machines sense
Researchers are working on ‘smart’ machine components that alert users when they are damaged or worn.
AFP software to spare officers
The AFP is working on software to prevent staff being exposed to distressing digital evidence.
Defrib. implants rise
More and more Australians are having defibrillators surgically inserted each year.
Ice at work surveyed
Thousands of Australians turn up to work high on ice each day, a new report says.
Nuclear rods head off
Nuclear fuel rods that have underpinned Australia’s high-tech research and medicine are on their way to France.
NSW offers uniform options
The NSW Government is giving all schoolgirls the option of wearing shorts and pants instead of skirts and dresses.
PFAS probe hears of "living hell"
Residents in PFAS-affected areas have described their lives as a “living hell”.
Manslaughter laws probed
A Senate inquiry is looking at the legal response to industrial deaths in Australia.
Ambulance bills to be reviewed
Ambulance Victoria will review its debt collection processes after claims it has “unethically” pursued bills.
Future Fund ethics questioned
The federal Future Fund is reportedly benefiting from widespread underpayment and exploitation ...
My Health 'opt-in' movement grows
Politicians appear to be turning against the My Health Record scheme, something both major parties have backed in the past.
Sun study shows screen benefit
Australians who regularly use sunscreen in childhood can reduce their risk of developing melanoma by 40 per cent, new research shows.
Tech heads sign robo-pledge
Leaders of the tech world have signed a global pledge against autonomous weapons.
Slavery study finds thousands bonded
Reports say there are about 15,000 people living in some form of slavery in Australia.
PFAS pushed as federal issue
A new submission to a federal inquiry says PFAS contamination could be much more widespread than previously believed.
SafeWork NSW marks Farm Safety Week
This week is national Farm Safety Week, a time to shine a light on the issues facing one of Australia’s highest risk industries.
WA firies get new gear
Western Australian firefighters will soon receive $8.7 million in funding for a crew-cab protection program.
ACEM issues access warning
Authorities say deteriorating conditions at some EDs are putting patients’ health and safety at risk.
Asbestos subsidy proposed
Experts have proposed a tax on building materials to fund the removal of asbestos.