NSW appoints company to oversee flammable cladding blitz
20 August, 2021A major commercial building company has been chosen to lead Project Remediate, NSW's cladding remediation program.
Trafalgar COREX fire-rated board
16 June, 2021 | Supplied by: Trafalgar GroupCOREX is a lightweight fire-rated board designed for steel protection in the event of a fire.
Effective evacuation planning: tips for construction
27 May, 2021 by Leigh Harris, Director, Safety Graphics | Supplied by: Safety GraphicsHere are some tips for effective evacuation planning in construction, covering topics such as compliance, training, evaluation and the importance of up-to-date signage.
Jumping castle business fined after truck explosion
26 March, 2021A Gold Coast jumping castle hire business has been fined $50,000 for exposing two workers, who were burned in a fire, to the risk of serious injury.
Equipment supplier charged after tank container fire
08 March, 2021An industrial equipment supplier has been charged with breaching the Occupational Health and Safety Act, after a serious workplace incident in Derrimut.
Vic volunteer firefighters to undergo virtual training
29 January, 2021Victorian volunteer firefighters will receive virtual reality training to help them grow accustomed to a range of emergency firefighting scenarios.
Queensland urges producers to prepare for seasonal natural disasters
09 December, 2020As Queensland braces for above-average predicted tropical cyclones this season, the state government has prepared a range of guides and resources to help primary producers stay safe.
Research reveals health effects of Hazelwood mine fire
30 October, 2020Research into the health effects of the 2014 Hazelwood mine fire has revealed an increased risk of death in smoke-impacted areas during and after the fire.
NSW pushes for seasonal safety ahead of summer
29 October, 2020As bushfire season approaches, the NSW Government is urging businesses to prepare a SeasonalSAFE Plan for the hazards caused by hot weather.
'Preventable' workplace death prompts $800K fine
21 September, 2020A liquid waste treatment facility in Yatala, Queensland, has been fined $800,000 after an incident in which a worker was burnt to death.
NSW bushfire inquiry calls for more hazard reduction
11 September, 2020The NSW Government has released an independent Bushfire Inquiry Report, which accepted all 76 recommendations made after the 2019–20 bushfire season.
Australian-based manufacturing strengthens safety credentials
25 August, 2020 | Supplied by: Trafalgar GroupThe Australian Made, Australian Grown logo is a marker of quality, and has been central to the Trafalgar Group's manufacturing operations and its safety credentials.
Fire-resistant ship cladding builds up safety
13 August, 2020 | Supplied by: CSIROA lightweight, fire-resistant ship cladding that can withstand temperatures over 1000°C could change the face of ships around the world.
Fire safety in unoccupied buildings: a national snapshot
16 July, 2020 by John Lynch* | Supplied by: WormaldFire safety testing is essential for building owners, whether a building is occupied or not. Here is a national snapshot of fire compliance requirements.
Contractors appointed to clean up site of chemical fire
26 June, 2020WorkSafe Victoria has appointed Enviropacific Services, Corsec Services and Prensa to oversee clean-up following a chemical fire at Tottenham, Victoria.
