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AI and WHS: what builders need to know
Safe Work Australia has released guidance on the work health and safety implications of artificial intelligence (AI) and…
Don’t forget the finished landscaping
One detail that is frequently overlooked during design and construction is the relationship between finished ground levels and…
Safety Alert: Temporary Edge Protection Systems under the spotlight
Falls from height remain one of the most significant risks in the construction industry, and recent incidents involving…
Annual Wage increases commenced – Book your desktop compliance check today
As members are aware, the annual increases to minimum wages and allowances have taken effect from 1 July…
Providing accurate information on Building Approval applications
To help streamline the Building Approval process, members are reminded to ensure all application details are complete, accurate…
Racism at work: a safety issue for every workplace
In an increasingly diverse and interconnected world, businesses are placing greater focus on psychological health, inclusion and respectful…
Changes to NSW workers compensation claims – what employers need to know about psychological injury claims
As members are aware, employers have a duty under work health and safety legislation to ensure, so far…
Concrete curing in Canberra winter
With Canberra’s cold winter conditions, builders and concreters should take extra care when placing and curing concrete. Concrete…
Abandonment v Termination – A lesson for employers
Employers often rely on an employee’s abandonment of employment as the reason for terminating an employee if absent…
National Safe Work Month 2026: Safe Work is for Life
Safe Work Australia has announced the 2026 National Safe Work Month theme: “Safe work is for life.” Held…
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