Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - October, 2022
Leaky well papers surface
Reports say corrosion and leaking have been detected in several Queensland coal seam gas wells.
Pan scan shows plastic release
Scientists have measured the millions of tiny plastic particles that can come off Teflon pans during cooking.
Plant advice updated
SafeWork SA says it wants to minimise the risks associated with mobile plant equipment in the workplace.
COVID cause goes unaddressed
An international task force has found COVID-19’s origins were “most likely zoonotic”, but the world has largely failed to deal with the cause.
Medibank could face ransom
Medibank has revealed hackers had access to the data of at least 4 million customers.
Battle looms over IR bill
The Albanese government has put forth a new workplace relations bill covering work flexibility and the gender pay gap.
Old fuel threatens health
Experts say the world’s dependence on fossil fuels continues to threaten human health.
Expert urges focus
Safety experts say Australia's mining industry needs to do more to prevent single fatalities on site.
Expiration effects checked
A new study links workplace exposure to gases, dusts, fumes, solvents to waning lung capacity.
Healthy wealth tallied
A new study finds that the absence of workplace injury and illness would create a wealthier Australia.
NACC circumstances questioned
Concern has been raised about changes to plans for a national corruption court.
NDIS review fast-tracked
The federal government is bringing forward its planned review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Court rules on concrete hit
A worker has received a suspended sentence after throwing a concrete block and hitting an apprentice.
Flood cleanup safety warning
Authorities are warning Victorians to be wary of hidden hazards in flood clean-up.