SafeWork Australia has revealed which are the most dangerous industries in Australia, according to statistics and so far the transport, postal services and warehousing sector is the most deadly with 29 fatalities this year. Last year the agriculture, forestry and…
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Statistics Reveal The Most Dangerous Jobs of 2018
Posted in Blog Tagged with: builders, Building Site, construction work, oh, Safe Work Australia, tradies, whitecard, whs, workers, workplace health and safety
Construction Worker Killed on Tunnel Project
A construction accident at the West Gate Tunnel Project’s Footscray Road site has claimed the life of a 50 year old man. The man was struck by a piece of equipment attached to a mobile piling rig and suffered head…
No Safety for These Daring Malaysian Construction Workers
This Malaysian construction worker seriously missed his calling, he should probably have his own tight-rope act because he certainly isn’t afraid of heights. A startled co-worker filmed the man working at the top of a skyscraper on some scaffolding with…
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Common Accidents in the Workplace
You may or may not be surprised to learn that the most common cause of injury in United State’s worksites is actually fights at work. Workplace tension should be addressed before it gets out of control and ends in a…
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Electrician Dies After Suffering Electrical Shock
The first workplace fatality in Victoria for 2016 has taken place in Melbourne’s north west. A 24 year old electrician working on the roof of the Dallas Shopping Centre was killed after being electrocuted last week. The worker was alone…
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Safe Vehicles Crucial to all Industries
No matter the industry, safe vehicles make for better business. Safe vehicles aren’t just a matter of compliance, but safety and productivity. Watch the video to find out more.
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This Dremel Tool is so Cheap because its Powered by a Vacuum
Dremel took the motor out of this rotary tool and made it vacuum cleaner powered instead to make it more affordable. Watch this video for the results.
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CFMEU’s John Lomax May Sue over Withdrawn Charge
ACT CFMEU official, John Lomax has been cleared of blackmail charges and is said to considering legal action against the state’s police. Mr Lomax is said to planning a malicious prosecution lawsuit over a blackmail charge after the charges against…
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Unions Say Construction Levy Could Solve Asbestos Dumping Problem
Unions NSW say a construction levy may be the key to solving asbestos dumping problems and lifting safety in the state’s construction industry. The organisation has called for a construction industry-funded scheme to remove asbestos from buildings across NSW to…
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Tackling Mental Health Challenges in the Workplace
Mental health issues among construction workers often goes unaddressed and in many cases this leads to devasting consequences like suicide. Dealing with mental health issues in the workplace can be a real challenge for organisations but providing support for workers…
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