Understanding Building Codes and Standards

Sometimes when we refer to codes and standards it can be a little confusing for the lay person to understand the hierarchy of what’s involved.  Below we have broken out the hierarchy and relationship between the codes and standards to provide…

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Silica Dust Exposure

Respirable crystalline silica (RCS) dust exposure is at the centre of a campaign commencing soon by WHSQ Inspectors because of the harm it can cause Queenslanders. What is RCS Silica is silicon dioxide, a naturally occurring widely abundant mineral that forms the…

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Mushrooms Inside the House!

What can you say when you walk into an Assessment and see this?  Mushrooms in the carpet! Reasonably aware When mushrooms start growing inside your home it is a little hard to argue you were not aware of the moisture…

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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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Electrical Safety Week

Electricity Safety Week promotes the importance of electrical safety in Queensland workplaces, with statewide events focused on young worker safety, safety leadership and culture and getting industry ready for the new Wiring Rules. The Electrical Safety Office is partnering with…

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QBCC Investigates Aldi Tapware

The QBCC advised that the Spiral Spring Mixer Tap tapware purchased from Aldi in June showed potential of lead contamination. “Our initial test results show that there is a cause for concern, and that the tapware may cause lead contamination…

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Not Using Fall Protection = Death

You Spot the Difference? In the following pictures, you can see a very different approach to safety and edge protection. The above is a picture of a roof repair currently being completed at Imbil in the Mary Valley. It has…

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Ceilings that can Kill

The Request We recently received a request from a client to attend a property in North Queensland to assess and quote on the damage caused to the roof when a tree crashed down during a storm. The Owner’s Observations Upon arrival,…

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