Frontline Diagnostics, a leading workplace drug testing agency is planning on tackling drugs in the workplace by setting up on the spot drug testing clinics in Mudgee and Bathurst. According to the company who recently issued a statement about its plans, drug testing will be increased in west and northwest coalfields in New South Wales […]
Read More »Construction workers need safety training before starting work on a building site, not only because it’s the law but also because construction workers hold more than their own health and safety in their hands. The actions of one worker may have a widespread impact on the construction site and the community which is why safety […]
Read More »Employers should never underestimate the importance of a mental health plan in a workplace to enhance productivity, avoid a high attrition rate and reduce absenteeism which costs Australian businesses billions of dollars every year. Some encouraging news recently came to light regarding construction workplaces and mental health of workers. According to a national survey commissioned […]
Read More »According to an article recently featured on website PropertyObserver.com.au Sydney’s skyscrapers need to at least double in height by the year 2050 if the city is to maintain its position as the number one city in Oz. This claim is according to the company Urban Taskforce and its CEO Chris Johnson who is quoted in […]
Read More »A strange occurrence has taken place on a construction site in Sydney – a man has been found dead from an apparent fall. It appears the man was a trespasser onto the neglected site and not a worker. According to reports a woman heard loud screams of someone in pain before a Victorian man was […]
Read More »Construction sites across Australia should be ready for an unannounced visit from police at anytime, if they haven’t already received one. Many in the industry are shocked by the raids from police on several construction sites around the country to investigate what they suspect may be a money laundering syndicate. Police fear the syndicate may […]
Read More »Properly managing work from heights on a construction site is vital to proper site safety management. A recent incident which took place on a British construction site highlights the danger of ignoring proper work from height practices on construction sites. A developer was spotted by an inspector who was passing by the site on train […]
Read More »The Royal Commission into the government’s home insulation program which resulted in the deaths of 4 installers has commenced. Shortly after the commission began it had to be delayed, which also caused the testimony of Kevin Rudd to be delayed. The inquiry is investigating the decisions preceding the deaths of 4 installers in 2009 and […]
Read More »Yet another crane crash has occurred this time in Bunbury, Australind. The crane crashed into a home, thankfully it was unoccupied at the time so no one was injured. The incident which took place at around 10am had fire fighters rushing to the scene along with a WorkSafe representative. WorkSafe is investigating the incident and […]
Read More »One of the most common hazards on a construction site is work from heights which is why its’ not surprising that falls from heights are the most common cause of injury and fatalities on work sites. The latest fall victim, a 30 year old worker on a Barangaroo construction site in central Sydney has lost […]
Read More »Proactive site controllers and builders need to consistently promote a culture of safety on construction sites because experts agree this is the best way to address safety issues and maintain a safe site. Promoting a culture of safety on site is more than just any one aspect, but is more a combination of actions and […]
Read More »It seems that members of the driving public need to be educated about the dangers of not adhering to warning signs when approaching road works. Many construction workers have in the past been injured by distracted or inattentive drivers who either failed to slow down for road works ahead or failed to adjust their driving […]
Read More »According to reports in the media, the central road through Victoria Square will remain closed until early next month after asbestos piping was recently unearthed in the area. The asbestos discovery was made recently and caused the project to be delayed. According to the redevelopment project manager, Tom Playford bad weather was also stopping grout […]
Read More »Young and inexperienced workers are the most vulnerable on work sites, particularly the high risk sites such as construction. One of the most common causes of injuries and fatalities among young workers and in fact even experienced workers is electrical hazards. Every year a number of workers die from electric shocks sustained at work, which […]
Read More »Directors of companies involved in construction work need to be aware of the responsibilities they hold in ensuring safety of their employees. Employers have a responsibility according to federal law to provide a safe work environment and safe system of work for their employees, failure to do so may land directors in very hot water, […]
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White Card Update: NSW Work Cover Warns of Dangers when Working from Heights
Dallas Smythe | August 29, 2012
