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Blog articles July 29, 2026AI 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 digital technologies in the workplace. While these technologies can improve productivity and […]
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Blog articles July 22, 2026Don’t forget the finished landscaping
One detail that is frequently overlooked during design and construction is the relationship between finished ground levels and external cladding systems. While the building itself may be constructed correctly, the […]
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Blog articles July 22, 2026Safety 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 temporary edge protection systems serve as a timely reminder that these controls […]
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Blog articles July 22, 2026Annual 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 2026, and employers should have updated their payroll by now. Despite updates, […]
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Blog articles July 16, 2026Providing accurate information on Building Approval applications
To help streamline the Building Approval process, members are reminded to ensure all application details are complete, accurate and consistent with the approved plans, contract and project scope. Incorrect or […]
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Blog articles July 16, 2026Racism 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 workplace cultures. This is particularly relevant in industries such as construction, where […]
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Blog articles July 16, 2026Changes 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 as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and wellbeing of their employees. […]
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Blog articles June 25, 2026Concrete curing in Canberra winter
With Canberra’s cold winter conditions, builders and concreters should take extra care when placing and curing concrete. Concrete must be protected from rapid temperature loss, frost, and freezing, particularly during […]
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Blog articles June 25, 2026Abandonment 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 without explanation. However, a recent case provides some guidance to employers as […]
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Blog articles May 28, 2026National 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 each October, the campaign highlights that WHS is not just about preventing […]