Safety
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WorkSafe reminds of silica safety ahead of engineered stone ban
WorkSafe Victoria is reminding employers that strict controls to protect workers from deadly crystalline silica dust will be enforced in the lead-up to the nationwide engineered ... -
FSA FIRECOAT awarded winner of Shaping Australia Awards
FSA FIRECOAT has been awarded the winner of this year’s Shaping Australia Awards, taking out first place under the ‘Problem Solver’ category it has been recognised ... -
GBCA to host a masterclass for electrifying existing buildings
The Green Building Council Australia (GBCA) will be running a masterclass that answer questions about electrifying existing buildings and more. Held on 10 April from 12:30pm ... -
Fine increased for roofer that failed to manage falls risk
A fine imposed on a roofing company that failed to protect a worker from a four-metre fall has been increased more than fivefold following an appeal. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
SafeWork NSW: Builders, construction businesses urged to work safely as the year comes to a close
With the Christmas holidays fast approaching, SafeWork NSW is urging site managers and workers to not rush or cut corners when it comes to meeting end-of-year ... -
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. ...
