Safety
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COVID-19 testing to begin on construction sites
Building and construction workers will get dedicated mobile testing facilities under a new Incolink initiative, supported by the federal government. Incolink chief executive Erik Locke says ... -
Site Safety Alliance launches national initiative to boost ground level engagement
With its Australia-wide launch this month, the Site Safety Alliance will introduce a world-first platform that makes safety initiatives simple, cost-effective and save time for site ... -
VBA warns of DIY bidets and alternative toilet devices
The toilet paper shortage due to COVID-19 caught most Australians off-guard and as a result, many have turned to alternative cleaning devices and products like bidets, ... -
Bidet self-installs can be a crap shoot
With one of the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic being the lack of toilet paper, many people have been turning to alternatives including bidets. Unfortunately, the ... -
Draining out hazards
The safety of plumbers while on the job is of high importance and state and federal laws are in place to ensure managers and employees aren’t ... -
How tradies can protect themselves, employees and clients amid COVID-19
In a few short weeks the world as we know it has changed. The coronavirus pandemic has thrown businesses, communities and industries into a state of ... -
Master Plumbers’ Association Queensland develops COVID-19 awareness course
In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland (MPAQ) has created an awareness program specifically-designed for the plumbing industry. Currently only available ... -
Queensland/NSW construction site safety guide for 2020/21
Pro-Visual Publishing, in conjunction with Master Builder NSW and the Queensland Building and Construction commission has released the NSW Construction Site Safety Guide 2020/21 and the ... -
COVID-19 update from Master Plumbers ACT
Master Plumbers ACT recommends all plumbing professionals undertake the Australian Government COVID infection control training. It’s a free 30-minute online training module and covers the fundamentals ... -
COVID-19: mitigating transmission via wastewater plumbing systems
By its very design, the wastewater plumbing system is a harbinger of pathogenic microorganisms with, under some circumstances, the potential to enable airborne transmission of viruses ...
