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Workers Warned of Extreme Heat Dangers

August 24, 2019 /
A warning has been issued to workers about the dangers of working in high heat environments. Although the reminder was issued by The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety,
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Festive Season Workplace Safety Warning Issued by WorkSafe Victoria

August 23, 2019 /
WorkSafe Victoria is reminding all workers and employers, across all industries to put safety first as 2018 comes to a close. The safety watchdog said this time of year is
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The Risks Associated with Construction Dust

August 23, 2019 /
If you thought the health risks associated with construction dust/silica isn’t that serious, you better watch this case study. This video tells the story of a man who worked with
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National Asbestos Awareness Week Observed

August 23, 2019 /
During Asbestos Awareness Week, 19-25 November the dangers related to asbestos were highlighted, particularly to young tradespeople and apprentices who may not be familiar with the risks or what to
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Revolutionary New Construction material made from Unlikely Waste

August 22, 2019 /
Researchers at a South African university have developed a way to make building materials using something we literally flush down the toilet every day. Urine is the key ingredient in
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When The Weather Requires You to Down Tools

August 22, 2019 /
An interesting post on Abc.net.au highlights the dilemma facing all  tradies working on construction sites outdoors, when are the weather conditions enough to down tools? As tradepeople interviewed point out,
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Keeping Workers Safe This Summer – WorkSafe Safety Warning

August 22, 2019 /
The NT is one of the areas in Australia experiencing extremely hot temperatures prompting WorkSafe to issue a safety warning to businesses and workers to take precautions to avoid heat
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NSW Construction Safety Blitz Yields Promising Results

August 21, 2019 /
The 12 month construction blitz conducted by SafeWork inspectors in NSW has been hailed as a success following 1258 notices being issued and 186 small businesses receiving rebates. The blitz
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Townsville Accident Claims Workers Life

August 21, 2019 /
Another fatal workplace accident has taken place, this time in Townsville, highlighting once again the risks associated with construction work. A man has been killed in Bohle. It is believed
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A List Of The Tallest Buildings In The World At The Moment

August 21, 2019 /
China’s landscape has undergone a drastic overhaul thanks to the construction of 88 of the world’s tallest buildings in 2018 – buildings 200metres high and over. In 2018 there were
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Operator Fined After Driver Killed in Quarry Accident

August 20, 2019 /
Following the tragic death of a dump truck driver in 2016, a quarry operator has been fined $230,000. The driver was killed when the vehicle he was operating rolled on
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See How Many Workers Killed in Latest Work Related Fatality Report

August 20, 2019 /
Safe Work Australia has released the latest figures on workplace health and safety and in 2018, 118 Australian workers were killed on the job. While the transport,postal and warehousing and
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