Safety
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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 ... -
Laser Group raises $132,000 for beyondblue
When the statistics of depression within the construction industry were released not too long ago, it was a no brainer that Laser Plumbing & Electrical managing ... -
Tradies National Health Month
August is Tradies National Health Month and as part of the awareness activities taking place, the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) is hosting a free breakfast on ... -
Building Ministers’ Forum takes action
The Building Ministers’ Forum (BMF) has been working tirelessly on proactive and appropriate responses to building fires to ensure high-rise buildings are safe and the enforcement ... -
Safety survey for HVAC&R industry
Late last year the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) conducted a survey that aimed to reach out to technical service providers on ... -
Carbon monoxide the silent killer
As winter approaches and more people start relying on heaters to warm up their homes, plumbers need to start speaking to their clients about servicing their ... -
Tradies come together for Salvos
Australia and New Zealand’s leading network of plumbers and electricians, Laser Plumbing & Electrical, has announced it will be lending its expertise to the Salvation Army ...
