Safety
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October is National Safe Work Month
“The residential building industry has made significant strides over the last two decades in managing safety on site with workplace incidents continuing to trend downwards,” said ... -
Engineered Stone Ban is Good… But More Research is Needed
The recent announcement that Australia will lead the world in banning the importation of engineered stone is another positive move in the fight to protect workers ... -
Master Plumbers ANZ gives statement on gas energy policy
Master Plumbers Australia/New Zealand (MPANZ) has given its statement following recent discussions regarding the Greens’ and Teal independents on gas policy. The policy, which proposes terminating ... -
New Partnership Helps Combat Falls at Work
A new partnership between the Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS) and the Working at Height Association (WAHA) will work on delivering more specialised training ... -
Fly the Flag for MATES in September
MATES Flags will fly over work sites across the country from September 9 to 13 to celebrate the role of more than 300,000 Australian workers in ... -
‘Don’t DIY’ Electrical & Gas Safety Campaign
A campaign is providing a stark reminder of the potentially lethal dangers of DIY electrical or gas fitting work, which must always be carried out by ... -
Safe Use of Gas This Winter
As gas appliances emerge for use in the cooler weather, WA’s energy safety regulator is sharing important advice about staying safe and warm this winter. According ... -
Call for renewed focus on building safety on International Building Safety Day
Australia is currently experiencing significant demand for new homes, with estimates suggesting over a million new homes will be needed by the end of the decade. ... -
‘Falls From Heights’ Infringements Lead to Massive Fines
Almost $1 million in fines have been issued at the halfway point of SafeWork NSW’s 12-month blitz on falls from heights. The ‘Working at Heights in ... -
Think Before Undertaking Dangerous Tasks
People often think of a SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) as mere paperwork – but, if used correctly, it can save lives. In 2022, 27 people ...
