Latest occupational health News

Flawed Work from Home legislation requires ten-point plan to be fairer to all Victorians
Pain in the neck may be due to more than bad posture – work-related injury AI study
New RSHQ Board appointed to restore confidence in worker safety
New national guidance to support doctors assessing workers exposed to silica dust
Canada backs gig worker rights globally while restricting the right to strike at home
Almond Grower Charged Over Forklift Injury
PolyU signs MoU with Society Work Department of CPC Jinan Municipal Committee and The Keswick Foundation to explore innovative comprehensive service model…
Companies Charged After Worker’s Fall From Balcony
Council delays Nancy Vibert Children’s Centre consolidation
Recycling centre charged after worker killed in collision  
Fiji Police Force and AFP commissioners release communique from first Pacific Transnational Crime Summit
Health Provider Charged After Patient Assaults Nurse
Council adopts recommendation on Bairnsdale Outdoor Pool assessment
Budget to boost productivity and cut regulatory costs by $10 billion
Health Service Charged After Death In Emergency Care
Macquarie Asset Management agrees to divest Evryo Group’s power distribution network
Charges After Prison Officer Assault
Want a dog-friendly workplace? Here’s what you’ll need to get right
Minister Anna Tenje visits KI’s new Centre for return to work
Stronger Dangerous Goods Laws To Protect Victorians
Violence against principals nearly doubles in 15 years as workload soars, stress and burnout deepens, ACU study
$115,000 In Fines After Rainwater Tank Crushes Woman
Construction Company Charged After Worker Fall
Job performance reviews are outdated and often pointless. Why do we still use them?
Will AI drones, robots and wearable sensors revolutionize workplace safety?
One Nation wants to get more doctors in rural areas – but it’s got the wrong approach
Australia’s lung cancer screening promise at risk, Curtin researcher warns
$700,000 in fines for string of working at height offences  
Soft Landing Mattress Recycling Achieves ISO Certification – Strengthening Commitment to Safety, Environment and Quality
FWO alleges CFMEU officials unlawfully entered and remained on site exclusion zone
National study reveals alarming surge in violence and harassment against Australian public school principals
More than $17 million in penalties for unsafe work in 2025  
Hospital Charged After Patient Death In Care
Workforce Inspectorate Victoria to inspect child employment compliance these school holidays
Builder Charged After Worker’s Fatal Fall
CFMEU And Officials Penalised For Unlawful Conduct 23 December
Companies Fined After Worker Loses Fingers
Fine over recycling explosion increased by $225,000 on appeal  
Disability Provider Fined After Death Of Client
Worker Fatally Struck By Garbage Truck
WHO highlights health risks and opportunities in the global waste crisis
$929,500 safety spend after unsafe crystalline silica work  
Charges After Death From Falling Metal Bucket
Dim Sim Maker Charged After Finger Lacerated In Machine
Fine Over Two-metre Fall More Than Tripled On Appeal
New Regulations Make Psychological Health Priority
NEW REGULATIONS START TODAY TO PROTECT WORKERS
Charges After Student Guillotine Injury