A builder from Toowoomba has been hit with a $75,000 fine after a teenage apprentice was injured in 2017. The apprentice’s hand was lacerated from his pinky finger to the base of his thumb by a circular saw. The apprentice…
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Company Fined $75,000 Following Serious Injury of Young Apprentice Worker
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: apprentice, Construction site, tradesman, tradie, whitecard, workplace health and safety
Tradesman Has Feet Amputated After Accident
A worker has fallen 20 metres while working on a construction site at Varsity Lakes. The Gold Coast father had his feet amputated after the incident on Wednesday. The carpenter was taken to Gold Coast University Hospital where he had…
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: building, Construction, Construction site, fall, fall from height, ohs, tradesman, tradie, tradies, WH&S, whitecard, work from height, workplace health and safety, workplace injury
NorthConnex Site Hit by Tragedy
Tragedy has struck the NorthConnex project, claiming the life of a 65 year old worker at the Wilson Road compound. The death is being investigated by police and SafeWork NSW but it is understood that the man died after being…
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: builders, building site, Construction, ohs, tradesman, tradie, WH&S, workplace fatality, workplace health and safety
TradieSafe Project Launched for Construction Sector
A new project for tradies has been launched by SafeWork NSW, called TradieSafe. The initiative aims to reduce the frequency of injuries in the construction sector across the Hunter region. TradieSafe will be taking place over the next 12 months…
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: builders, building, Construction, ohs, SafeWork NSW, tradesmen, tradie, TradieSafe, WH&S, White Card, work health and safety
Construction Site Fall Leaves Man Critical
WorkSafe Victoria recently confirmed an incident at Merricks North on the Mornington Peninsula involving a 69 year old painter who suffered critical head injuries after falling 4 metres. The incident happened on Sunday when the man was painting at the…
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: building, Construction, painter, tradesman, tradie, White Card, work from height, work health and safety
Ten Warning Signs of Mold for Plumbers
As a plumber its good to be proactive about issues like mold and look for any occurences before it becomes out of hand. Some of the signs you can be on the lookout for include: Standing water Water condensation Water…
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Helpful Tool Review Video
Here’s a useful video review of the Bosch GDR 10.8V EC Impact Driver. If you’re in the market for a new impact driver, be sure to watch this first.
Beware the Consequences of Heat Stress
We must all be mindful of the consequences of heats stress especially those of us working long hours, outdoors in the direct sun. As Adelaide apprentice was the latest victim of the extreme heat after he collapsed due to heat…
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: apprentice, building site, Construction, heat, trade, tradesman, tradie, White Card
Tradie Paid Teenager With Drugs instead of Money
A Darwin tradesman apparently paid his teenage employee with drugs in lieu of money after getting the young man hooked on ice. The tradie also allegedly stole $220,000 worth of tools to fund his habit and clear debts to his dealer.…
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: apprentice, builder, building, Construction, employee, ice, painter, safety training, tradesman, tradie, White Card, worker
Find Out if Construction Suits Your Personality
Are you eager to start working in the construction industry? Then you’ll want to ensure you know what you’re in for! The construction industry can be extremely rewarding and exciting but it can also present some challenges. If you’re not…
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