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…
Read moreMushrooms 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…
Read moreComing 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…
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 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…
Read moreNot 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…
Read moreCeilings 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,…
Read moreWorkplace Health & Safety QLD Update – SCAN4WHS Meeting 16th FEB 2017.
It is with great pleasure that Ambrose Construct Group attended our first SCAN4WHS Meeting on the Sunshine Coast at Sundale on Thursday 16th February 2017. The quarterly meeting brings a group of motivated businesses and government representatives together to discuss…
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