Dust won’t settle on silicosis with tradies at risk despite stone ban
Ongoing ignorance around the dangers of working with silica dust could cost…
By
Paul Eyers
5 Min Read
Worker loses hand in costly concreting mix-up
A Victorian construction worker has been left with permanent injuries after a…
By
Paul Eyers
3 Min Read
More work to be done to build up job-site safety
The Housing Industry Association is urging workers to stay up to date…
By
Paul Eyers
4 Min Read
Online tool educates DIY lovers and tradies about dangers of deadly building material
Banned building material asbestos is still claiming the lives of thousands of…
By
Paul Eyers
6 Min Read
Safety concerns rise as asbestos sees Brisbane Metro Project workers down tools
Tradies at a Brisbane worksite have been left "concerned" after asbestos was…
By
Paul Eyers
4 Min Read
From a ‘magic mineral’ to the stuff of nightmares: a 6,700-year history of asbestos
Asbestos is making national news once again after being found in contaminated…
By
Paul Eyers
8 Min Read
Victoria’s weather danger ignites heat-stress and fire warning for tradies
Construction workers in Victoria have been urged to take extra care this…
By
Paul Eyers
4 Min Read
Tis’ the season for complacency as holiday rush puts tradies safety at risk
Aussie tradies are reminded to leave any extra trimmings for Christmas dinner…
By
Paul Eyers
5 Min Read
Energy supplier fined after leaning powerline leads to electrocution death
A Queensland-based energy supplier has been fined $300,000 after six workers were…
By
Paul Eyers
3 Min Read