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Most Dangerous Jobs in Australia Named

Posted on 16/08/2018 by Peter Cutforth

The construction industry is one of Australia’s most dangerous industries, according to a list compiled by Finder.com.au using government data. Once again the agriculture, forestry and fishing industry has topped the list with 744 workplace fatalities taking place between 2003…

Construction Workers Find Women’s Body on Building Site

Posted on 24/07/2018 by Peter Cutforth

Construction workers made a grisly find on a Sydney north-west construction site recently, discovering the body of a woman. Police are investigating, with officers from Ryde Police Area Command establishing a crime scene and detectives examining the area. The site…

Searching for Construction Workers for Queens Wharf Development

Posted on 06/07/2018 by Peter Cutforth

Tradies and companies interested in working on the Queens Wharf Development, the $3.6 billion project just 40 minutes from Brisbane, have been invited to register on the website www.queenswharfbrisbane.com.au . There are more than 2000 construction jobs that must be…

Job Strain Blamed for Common Mental Illness

Posted on 23/06/2018 by Peter Cutforth

Even more evidence has emerged about the importance of addressing stress and high job strain. Mental illness is an issue that commonly affects construction workers but it is seldom addressed because of the stigma attached to it. Even so we…

Malaysian Construction Workers On Skyscrapers with No Safety Precautions Caught on Video

Posted on 16/06/2018 by Peter Cutforth

Here’s a bird’s eye view of the most daring construction worker in Kuala Lumpur working on top of a very high skyscraper, on some scaffolding without any fall protection whatsoever. The man’s actions are so alarming that his co-worker filmed…

Firm Charged for Preventable Deaths of Irish Construction Workers

Posted on 15/06/2018 by Peter Cutforth

A trucking firm has been fined $160,000 over the 2015 deaths of 2 Irish construction workers who were crushed by falling concrete panels. The deaths have been described as “preventable” and the trucking company responsible for the transport of the…

Man Injured on Roadworks Site

Posted on 26/05/2018 by Peter Cutforth

Workers involved in road works are under threat by a unique set of risks that requires they receive safety training specific to their work sites and activities. This is in addition to the general construction induction course which all construction…

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Construction Workers Reminded of Importance of Managing Musculoskeletal Hazards and Risks

Posted on 23/04/2018 by Peter Cutforth

The importance of preventing musculoskeletal injuries is being highlighted by WorkSafe inspectors across Victoria as they embark on their latest safety campaign. WorkSafe reminds us that musculoskeletal injuries are one of the most commonly occurring injuries in the workplace, especially…

Physicians Release Statement About Benefits of Good Work on Health and Wellbeing

Posted on 19/03/2018 by Peter Cutforth

The benefit of good work and returning to work has been highlighted by The Royal Australasian College of Physicians in a position statement- The Health Benefits of Good Work. According to research based on Australasian and international evidence, good work…

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Importance of Protecting Outdoor Workers

Posted on 28/02/2018 by Peter Cutforth

Given the recent heatwaves we’ve experienced in many parts of the nation it’s important that employers revisit their safety plans and policies to ensure outdoor workers are protected. Construction workers usually spend most of the day outdoors and when the…