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November 2022

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Nation leading codes to protect Queensland workers

Queensland workers will have some of the strongest protections in the country when it comes to psychological wellbeing and silicosis prevention, thanks to two new codes introduced by the Palaszczuk Government.
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Worker receives suspended sentence after felling apprentice with concrete block in Richlands

A worker who felled another worker by throwing a six kilogram concrete block from a height of six meters, striking the worker on his head has received a four-month jail term, wholly suspended.
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Identifying silica dust risks and hazards in construction

In the first of a series of articles looking at Queensland’s new code of practice for silica dust in construction, we explain how to identify exposure risks at the workplace.
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Construction workers death highlights overhead powerline risks

The recent death of a construction worker who was electrocuted when a metal shed frame contacted a high voltage overhead powerline has highlighted this often-overlooked risk which construction companies must address on site.
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Industry undertaking to benefit workers and sports club

Work safety and mental health will be targeted under an enforceable undertaking agreed to by a Sunshine Coast construction company as a result of a workplace incident in which a worker fell five metres, suffering serious injuries.
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New guide to manage risks of industrial rope access systems

New guidance has been published to help persons conducting a business or undertaking to manage the health and safety risks of industrial rope access systems.
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Z-fold concrete placing boom safety

Concrete placing booms are extremely dangerous when they collapse. In September this year, a 28-metre Z-fold satellite (fixed) boom collapsed on a jump form at a Gold Coast construction site.
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Secure construction sites over Christmas break

With a wetter than normal spring, flooding, and more severe weather predicted, now is the time to plan your Christmas break lockdowns to ensure a safe and secure holiday.
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Traffic safety on construction sites

Managing construction site traffic is a significant safety issue. Construction workplaces have a wide range of vehicles and powered mobile plant that can seriously injure workers.
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New conditions for white cards in Queensland

General construction induction training (GCIT) provides important foundational knowledge of work health and safety laws, common site hazards, and information on how to control risks in the construction industry.
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Statistics highlight scaffolding risks and negligence

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland issued 1265 enforcement notices for scaffolding contraventions in 2021-22, including 338 prohibition notices to stop activities with a serious risk to safety. Another 140 non-compliances with scaffolding were rectified while inspectors were still on site.
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The importance of equipotential bonding for plumbers and pool builders

Equipotential bonding is a crucial electrical component that reduces the risk of electric shock if an electrical fault causes conductive objects to become energised. Recently, there have been some compliance issues and concern around equipotential bonding work.
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