During the response to Tropical Cyclone Debbie we paid close attention to roof uplift. As you can imagine, an incorrect assessment of the roof could mean the difference between putting a new roof on when it is not required or…
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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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Insurance claims – cooling off period General Insurance Code of Practice, section 4.5: Cooling off period for claims arising from a natural catastrophe or disaster. If the insurer (financial services provider or FSP) is a member of the General Insurance…
Read moreQBCC 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…
Read moreInsurance Council of Australia – TC Debbie Claims Statistics
The Insurance Council of Australia have released the claims statistics for TC Debbie (as at 17 July 2017). Source: Insurance Council of Australia (https://disasters.org.au/cyclone-debbie)
Read moreLessons Learned – TC Debbie
Griffith University – Logistic Lessons from TC Debbie Preparation is key – particularly when facing a potentially devastating natural disaster. Tropical Cyclone Debbie made landfall in March, bringing with it cyclonic winds and flooding, and causing damage to thousands of…
Read moreAmbrose Construct Group – We are Local
At Ambrose Construct Group, it really hits home when we respond to natural disasters like Tropical Cyclone Debbie, that we are very proud to be a family owned Queensland company, that employs locals in each of our offices in Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton,…
Read moreChannel 7 – Ambrose Construct Group and Cyclone Debbie
Cyclone Debbie was touted to be the most dangerous cyclone to impact Queensland since Cyclone Yasi in 2011. Forming as a tropical low on 23 March, the low gradually intensified to a named tropical cyclone on 26 March 2017. After…
Read moreIncident alert – Electrical incident – February 2017 – Townsville
The Electrical Safety Office is investigating a serious electrical incident that happened in February 2017 in Townsville which resulted in the death of a person at a residential property. Initial investigations suggest the person was handling a submersible pump used…
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