Safety
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SafeWork NSW targets Central Coast work sites
SafeWork NSW has cracked down on dangerous construction site work practices with a targeted operation on the Central Coast last week. The three-day operation focused on ... -
Protecting Australian from asbestos and knowing your obligations
The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency has launched a new information campaign informing residential property buyers, sellers, renters and landlords of their responsibilities and rights when ... -
Machinery and construction show, Dig Deep to raise funds and awareness for mental health
Victoria’s newest machinery and construction show, Dig Deep, is raising funds and awareness for mental health in the construction industry with all profits going to Beyond ... -
CFMEU: ACT construction must improve silicosis control measures
The ACT government’s newly announced work health and safety reforms for silica dust are critical to trying to control the scourge of the deadly lung disease, ... -
Pro-Vis AR App targets falls from heights and scaffold safety
Over the period 2015-16 to 2019-20, there was an average of ten fatalities each year recorded for the sector, making construction the most hazardous industry in ... -
ABCB releases two CPDs on passive fire protection
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released two continuing professional development (CPD) courses on fire safety systems and passive fire protection. Fire protection practitioners play an important ... -
New workplace safety act comes into effect
The Workplace Safety Legislation and Other Matters Amendment Act 2022, which has now come into effect, aims to strengthen WorkSafe’s ability to prevent and respond to ... -
Pro-Vis AR App assists in improving health, safety and compliance with new AR interactive
The newly released Pro-Visual AR Interactive – NSW Construction Site Safety Guide 2022/23 produced in conjunction with Master Builders Association of NSW, The Crane Industry Council ... -
MATES in Construction partners with TRu Workwear, Force360
MATES in Construction and Australian workwear and PPE brands, Force360 and TRu Workwear have joined forces to help reduce the high rate of suicide in the ... -
VBA: Backing excellence in research to improve the built environment
Students at Australia’s education institutions can apply for the latest round of research grants offered by the Victorian Building Authority (VBA). Following a successful inaugural round, ...
