Safety
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Company fined $25,000 for unsafe scaffolding
Ballarat construction company Myrti has been convicted and fined $25,000 for ignoring WorkSafe directions to fix unsafe scaffolding at a Mount Clear worksite. The company was also ... -
Facing the men’s mental health stigma head on
Half of all Australian men will have a mental health problem at some point in their life and one in eight will experience depression. Despite this, ... -
HIA releases Renovations Roundup report
HIA has released its December 2017 edition of the HIA Renovations Roundup report, which is a regular review of Australia’s $33bn home renovations market. The report also includes ... -
SafeWork NSW cracks down on unsafe tradies
SafeWork NSW has released a statement reminding tradies to use proper safety measures at work as Asbestos Awareness Week kicks off in NSW. SafeWork released the ... -
Guide to fit testing respiratory masks
The correct fitting of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is critical to make sure a tight seal is made around the face which means the respirator is ... -
Don’t rush or you risk becoming a workplace statistic
As Victoria enters a dangerous time of year, WorkSafe is encouraging employers and workers to focus on safety. According to WorkSafe statistics, more Victorian workers die ... -
Research finds 75% of construction workers suffering hearing loss
A leading Australian audiologist, Dr. Ross Dineen, says construction workers regularly experience noise levels up to six times the legal exposure limit and up to 75% ... -
The cancer risk tradies can’t see
The Cancer Council Australia is calling for tradies to be more aware of cancer risks on the job after it was estimated that 230 lung cancer ... -
National Safe Work Month
Minister for employment, Senator Michaelia Cash has launched National Safe Work Month for 2017. The event goes as a reminder to Australians that safe workplaces are ... -
Philmac working dogs
Australian pipe fittings manufacturer Philmac has announced a nationwide talent search for the country’s most impressive working dogs. Philmac is looking for Blue Heelers to be ...
