Safety
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Changes are coming for some switchboards
The use of either AS/NZS 3439 or AS/NZS 61439 for low voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies has been extended until 25 November 2022. In Queensland, ... -
Phasing out of mercury-containing lighting products
Australia is expected to commence phasing out all lighting that contains mercury or mercury products from 2022, by signing onto an international treaty called the Minamata ... -
SafeWork QLD sends out recall reminder for Infinity Cable
Queensland’s recall rate of Infinity Cable has reached 77%, however, there’s still around 177km of cable unaccounted for. The cable is not compliant with electrical safety ... -
Surge in DIY home renovations fuelling potential asbestos-related health crisis
A surge in DIY home renovations during pandemic fuelling potential asbestos-related health crisis. Australians are being asked to think twice about asbestos as new research reveals ... -
New Victorian silica safety regulations come into effect
Victoria’s new Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (Crystalline Silica) Regulations 2021 (the Regulations) came into effect on 15 November 2021. These new laws have been introduced ... -
Tradies’ mental health crisis sparks increase in targeted support for workforce
While many industries have been forced to halt for the better part of the past two years, Australia’s construction sector has powered through COVID-19 lockdowns and ... -
Construction industry comes together to support ACT construction apprentice mental health
The CFMEU, Creative Safety Initiative (CSI) and Construction Charitable Works (CCW) have launched their mental health training and support program for ACT construction apprentices. CSI will ... -
“Morally offensive” plumbers penalised for unlicensed electrical advice
Two plumbers have been fined for breaching WA’s electricity licensing regulations by assessing electrical installations without holding an electrical worker’s licence. The plumbers assessed customers’ switchboards ... -
Changes to tracing and isolation of COVID in Victoria
The Victorian Government has released the overhauled and updated new rules that now apply for a positive case of COVID-19 in a workplace. These rules take ... -
National Asbestos Awareness Month: Stop playing renovation roulette
Amid Australia’s multi-billion dollar home renovation boom, the National Asbestos Awareness Month campaign (1–30 November) aims to reduce asbestos-related diseases by urging renovators and tradies to ...
