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