Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals - October, 2023
The United Nations University is sounding alarm bells about six critical tipping points with potentially irreversible consequences.
PFAS spreads quick
Chemical runoff from the Forest Hill RAAF base has been discovered near the water supply of the New South Wales city of Wagga Wagga, decades ahead of earlier predictions.
Sit risk countered
Just 20-25 minutes of daily physical activity can counteract the increased risk of death from prolonged sitting.
Weapon watch enhanced
Researchers have come up with a new way to monitor nuclear weapons with radio waves.
Expert silence questioned
Concern has been raised about the integrity of NSW inquiry into mining health impacts.
Experts unite for heath call
Major health journals have united to urge the WHO to declare a global health emergency.
Private poles probed
Western Power has issued defect notices to hundreds of households in Western Australia, prompting the costly replacement of private power poles.
Stability raised at health site
A joint investment in Albury Base Hospital's redevelopment has raised concerns about site stability.
Ergon charged for farm death
Ergon Energy has received a $300,000 fine in relation to a workplace fatality.
Hunter crash report released
The father of one of the victims of the Hunter Valley bus crash has given a cautious nod to a new safety report.
Mine comp tests rescues
Mine rescue teams have tested their skills at the Victorian Mine Rescue Competition.
Bird flus break out
Research has revealed a concerning shift in the epicentre of deadly bird flu outbreaks, with the viruses no longer confined to Asia.
Snowy issues probed
A sinkhole, toxic gas release, and massive cost overrun have disrupted the Snowy 2.0 project.
AMR flows outlined
Analysts have raised concern about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in water sources.
New body for MP misconduct
The Victorian Government says it will establish an integrity commission for MP misconduct.
No charge in pill probe
WA authorities have wrapped up an investigation into the loss of a tiny yet dangerous radioactive capsule.