Safety
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MSDs remains most common injury among Victorian construction industry
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) remain the most common injury among Victorian construction workers, often caused by hazardous manual handling such as lifting, carrying and repetitive movement. Since ... -
BPC finds more than 100 failed drains across Victoria
The Building and Plumbing Commission (BPC) has found one third of drains failed a statewide inspection across Victoria. The BPC conducts random below-ground sanitary drainage inspections ... -
Tradies urged to put their health first ahead of Tradies National Health Month
The Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS) is urging tradies across the country to put their health and wellbeing first this Tradies National Health Month ... -
Countdown to 2027: Is Victoria ready for the gas switch-off?
Victoria is on the clock. From 1 January 2027, new gas connections will be banned. Just two months later, rental properties must replace outdated gas hot ... -
PIP acquires Honeywell’s PPE business
Protective Industrial Products (PIP), an Australian-based leader in personal protective equipment, has completed its acquisition of Honeywell’s personal protective equipment (PPE) business. The acquisition brings a ... -
Uphold supervision requirements or face fines: Plumbers warned
Building minister Anoulack Chanthivong has embraced the Building Commission NSW, warning plumbers across the state to verse themselves on their supervision requirements to avoid facing fines. ... -
Total Image Group makes Australia’s first red hi-vis uniforms
Total Image Group has created Australia’s first red hi-vis garments, debuting the workwear for Smartways, a company that wanted to fit with the brand’s red corporate ... -
SafeWork NSW investigating Burwood partial building collapse
SafeWork NSW was notified of a section of a multi-storey commercial property collapsing at 52 – 56 Railway Parade during a demolition process at around midday ... -
University of South Australia develop automated tool to predict construction site hazards
The research team from the University of South Australia has constructed a “knowledge graph” that predicts construction site hazards. Construction sites account for approximately 20% of ... -
Construction company fined $70,000 after fall through plywood flooring
Caelli Constructions (Vic) was sentenced ex-parte at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 27 November 2024 after being found guilty of a single charge of failing ...
