Author: San Williams
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Standards tighten for welding fume safety
WorkSafe is urging Victorian employers to assess their control measures for managing welding fumes as nationwide exposure standards are tightened. Workers who are exposed to welding ... -
Manufacturing, not construction – a solution to the housing crisis?
With still no end in sight for the housing crisis, NXT TEC. has developed a way to half the building time of homes and residential structures. ... -
Kennards Hire acquires A1 Hire
Kennards Hire has acquired A1 Hire, stepping into the South Australian southern region in Victor Harbor. The most southern branch of the South Australian network, Victor ... -
University researchers confirm new silica-free alternative to engineered stone
University of Adelaide researchers have confirmed a new silica-free alternative to engineered stone with a new product manufactured by the company SilkSurface. SilkSurface began investigating quality ... -
Haymes Paint releases Ultra Premium Kitchen & Bathroom interior paint
Haymes Paint has released its Ultra Premium Kitchen & Bathroom interior paint, a low-sheen, water-based acrylic formulation delivering super mark and stain resistance. Easy to wash ... -
Finer details on engineered stone prohibition
In a significant development for work health and safety, ministers from commonwealth, state and territory governments convened on 13 December 2023 to address the prohibition of ... -
Silica-free stone to fill the gap after government ban
Lapitec is the world’s first silica-free stone which is manufactured in Italy and is now available in Australia. The alternative is much more appealing ahead of ... -
Keeping your livelihood safe at the peak of trade tool theft
With the crisis of tool theft seemingly growing by the week, many have taken a stand and fought back. San Williams shares the ways people have ... -
Industry welcomes engineered stone ban but highlights more work needed
Industry has welcomed the engineered stone ban following an announcement by the federal government. Sadly, it will not end the scourge of silicosis among Australian workers. ... -
Tradies must plan safety strategies for the summer months
SafeWork NSW is urging workers and businesses to start planning for how they will stay safe with predictions for a scorching summer to soon set in. ...
