Safety
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CCF Vic: Building capability in construction
The construction industry could be facing a “perfect storm” of mental health issues according to Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) Victoria chief executive John Kilgour. CCF Vic ... -
Safe work at heights must start at the top
Safe Work Australia reports that there have been 122 workplace fatalities as a result of workers falling from heights, with most occurring from roofs and ladders ... -
VCA calls for reassessment of uPVC window frames in NCC 2022
The Vinyl Council of Australia (VCA) is pressing the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) to exempt uPVC window frames and sashes from non-combustibility requirements in the ... -
Building regulator releases plans for pool safety improvements
Building and Energy has released 16 ways that the WA state government has improve regulatory requirements for private swimming pools and their safety barriers. The planned ... -
VBA: Proactive inspections helping to drive change
The Victorian Building Authority’s (VBA) Proactive Inspection Program (PIP) is aiming to make a difference, with building and plumbing practitioners working cooperatively with the VBA. More ... -
MATES in Construction: Saving the lives of Aussie construction workers
MATES in Construction is investing in research for mental health in construction workers to help enhance opportunities for early intervention for workers who are dealing with ... -
Probuild, CFMEU implement COVID-19 diagnosis plan
Following a Melbourne construction worker’s positive COVID-19 test, the CFMEU and construction company Probuild worked together to immediately implement all safety procedures to mitigate further cases. ... -
Monash-developed technology improves site safety, quality and productivity
Researchers at Monash University, Victoria have filed a patent for new technology that can generate thousands of images of construction machinery, train deep neural networks and ... -
Pro-Visual Publishing launch annual site safety guide
Pro-Visual Publishing and its partnering industry associations have launched its free annual site safety guide for the NSW construction industry, aimed at increasing safety awareness and ... -
CFMEU: Slap on the wrist for QLD subbies an ABCC failure
The CFMEU has said that the one-month ban on tendering for government work issued to a Queensland construction company and a formal warning that went to ...
