Safety
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Email scams hitting construction, electrical industry
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is warning builders and plumbers about a growing trend of cybercriminals targeting construction companies and their customers via business email compromise ... -
MATES’ model eases pressure on emergency departments
The MATES In Construction response to mental health and suicide prevention can equally play a part in alleviating the pressure on frontline emergency workers according to ... -
WorkSafe Vic to fund $2m workplace safety program
Fresh ideas to reduce workplace harm and improve outcomes for injured workers are being funded through a new WorkSafe grants program. The round of grants opened ... -
CCF Vic: Building capability in construction
The construction industry could be facing a “perfect storm” of mental health issues according to Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) Victoria chief executive John Kilgour. CCF Vic ... -
SafeWork: Solar installer fined $300k for unsafe height
Employers across NSW are being put on notice after recent SafeWork visits to construction sites in northern Sydney and the Sutherland shire revealed more than 20% ... -
Safe work at heights must start at the top
Safe Work Australia reports that there have been 122 workplace fatalities as a result of workers falling from heights, with most occurring from roofs and ladders ... -
Electrical company fined for unsupervised apprentice
Community Energy Group, trading as Space Solar, has pleaded guilty to failing to provide the supervision necessary for employees to perform their work safely and without ... -
MATES in Construction: Saving the lives of Aussie construction workers
MATES in Construction is investing in research for mental health in construction workers to help enhance opportunities for early intervention for workers who are dealing with ... -
NSW regulator spotlights electrical safety at tier-1 quarries
The NSW Resources regulator reports in its latest Mine Safety News that in March this year, it “initiated a targeted intervention at tier-1 quarries across the ... -
Endeavour Energy, Intellihub launch smart hot water storage for surplus solar
Endeavour Energy has launched its Off Peak Plus solution, in partnership with Australian and New Zealand metering provider and data intelligence business Intellihub and ten electricity ...
