Safety for Construction Workers VIC Construction Site Safety Guide 2014/15 – Released The Victorian Government remains committed to the promotion of improved efficiency and productivity of all industries and continues to take steps to promote and enforce the implementation of workplace health … [Read more...] about Safety for Construction Workers
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New Book–Safety Under Construction
New Book – Safety Under Construction Disclaimer: This is an editorial, it is not an endorsement or advertisement and we do not gain any commercial benefit from the promotion or sale of these books. The publishers of this new Safety Book asked me if I could run an article for them, saying that their … [Read more...] about New Book–Safety Under Construction
Safety Guidelines for Plumbers
Safety Guidelines for Plumbers Plumbing Industry Guide to Safety 2014 – Released There are many contributing factors to optimise an industry’s safety performance. In the case of plumbing operations issues such as hazards associated when operating with electricity, working in confined … [Read more...] about Safety Guidelines for Plumbers
The dangers of being a scaffolder
The dangers of being a scaffolder Guest Post The dangers of working at a height was brought home to Australians recently when a young scaffolder who had only been working on his new job in construction fell over 90 feet (30 metres) and died before paramedics could get him to hospital. His … [Read more...] about The dangers of being a scaffolder
WA Construction Site Safety Guide 2014
WA Construction Site Safety Guide 2014 – Released Scaffolding & Site Safety Press Release The Western Australian Government remains committed to the principle of harmonisation and continues to take steps to progress the implementation of the model work health and safety laws. It is important … [Read more...] about WA Construction Site Safety Guide 2014
Miley’s Wrecking Ball Safety Breaches
Miley’s Wrecking Ball Safety Breaches Reasonably funny parody showing Construction Workers reaction to Miley Cyrus’s “Wrecking Ball” Clip and the numerous breaches of Construction Safety Regulations (yeah it does show clips from the original). Nearly 1.5million hits on Youtube. … [Read more...] about Miley’s Wrecking Ball Safety Breaches
Safe Work Methods in Construction
Safe Work Methods in Construction NSW Construction Site Safety Guide 2013/14 – Released Regardless of the legal responsibilities, morally, no business, employer, or worker wants to see his or her employee or work colleague injured at work. Safety is important for all workplaces, but it is … [Read more...] about Safe Work Methods in Construction
Unsafe Balustrade Design
Unsafe Balustrade Design We received a letter today from a concerned parent regarding the design of a 1st floor balustrade that features horizontal railing that is very easily climbed by children (and is being climbed!). We have written a number of articles about this situation in the past. The … [Read more...] about Unsafe Balustrade Design
New National Construction Induction Training Package
Information from our friends at EASY GUIDES AUSTRALIA Warning: The only web address for this very reputable company is www.easyguides.com.au and we cannot guarantee the quality of the products sold by or information provided by any sites with connotations on this domain name. CONSTRUCTION … [Read more...] about New National Construction Induction Training Package
Safety for Builders and Sub Contractors
Safety for Builders and Sub Contractors Guest Article by Linda Stephens from ACRIS Services One question we get asked all the time is ‘Why?’ • Why have I never been asked for anything before? • Why now, all of a sudden? • Why do I have to? • Why bother? • Why waste my time? • Why can’t someone … [Read more...] about Safety for Builders and Sub Contractors