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…
Read moreAsbestos 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…
Read moreDissimilar Metal Roof Sheeting – Galvanic Corrosion
All Metal Roof Sheets are Not the Same Galvanic corrosion (also called bimetallic corrosion) is an electrochemical process in which one metal corrodes when it comes into contact with another metal that is of dissimilar type. The corrosion is caused…
Read moreResponding to Black Water after a Catastrophic Weather Event
In the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Debbie we were confronted with a number of concerning situations, none more so than the contamination of properties by water containing sewage, and homeowners who had stayed in the properties because they felt they…
Read moreRoof Uplift
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…
Read moreElectrical 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…
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 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,…
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