Author: Danny Williamson
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Virtual reality, real skills: How VR is reshaping construction training
Virtual reality is changing how apprentices learn, and it might just be the future of construction training. Daniel Williamson finds out how the technology is shaping ... - 
                                            
Rooted in data: Preventing blockages before they start
Cutting, jetting and chemical treatments keep pipes clear – for a while, but UniSA researchers may have found a smarter way to deal with tree root ... - 
                                            
Lung Foundation Australia continues silicosis fight this National Safe Work Month
Lung Foundation Australia is continuing its work to fight the threat that silica dust poses to Australian workers this National Safe Work Month. Chief executive Paige ... - 
                                            
RIDGID adds pressing jaws to Compact 24kN Press Tools
RIDGID Australia has updated its PEX pressing tool range, adding pressing jaws to its range of Compact 24kN Press Tools, ideal for residential and commercial plumbers. ... - 
                                            
Is disease training heading down the drain?
The plumbing industry plays a vital role in protecting society from waterborne disease. Daniel Williamson finds out whether the industry is doing enough to prepare the ... - 
                                            
WorkSafe to host free tradies breakfast for Health and Safety Month
WorkSafe will host a series of free tradies breakfasts across the state for Health and Safety Month this October. Employers and workers are encouraged to attend ... - 
                                            
Changes in height safety standards aim to reduce workplace fatalities
Falls from height remain one of the most serious risks on Australian worksites, with nearly 30 workers losing their lives in 2023. These incidents accounted for ... - 
                                            
Regional Victoria suburbs first in line for gas switch off
Marong, Terang, Lakes Entrance, Orbost, Heathcote, Nathalia, Swan Hill, Maldon, Robinvale and Kerang will be first off the rank to have gas switched off. This comes ... - 
                                            
Lung Foundation Australia continues silicosis fight this National Safe Work Month
October marks the beginning of National Safe Work Month, and Lung Foundation Australia is continuing to promote the threat that silica dust poses to 600,000 Australian ... - 
                                            
ARC sponsors free access to key RAC standards for license holders
The Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) has launched an initiative to make it easier for refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) technicians and businesses to access essential industry ... 
                                                








