Coming into Make Safe Season – the Dangers of Trees

Queensland Workplace Health and Safety recently reported that in October 2017, a tree lopper was hit by a branch cut by another worker in an elevating working platform approximately 8-10 metres above him.  The worker was wearing a helmet and was…

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Why Paint Won’t Stick

What is Adhesion The ANZ Standard 2310:2002 Glossary of paint and painting terms defines “Adhesion” as the sum total of the forces of attachment between a dry paint film and its substrate. Therefore when paint loses its adhesion it can: blister…

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Asbestos Awareness Week 2017

November 20-24 is Asbestos Awareness Week. In recognition of Asbestos Awareness Week we thought we would provide you with 10 random/unknown facts about asbestos. Asbestos comes from the Greek word meaning in-extinguishable. Asbestos is a natural product that can be…

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