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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Safety Working at Heights – Ladder’s Little Helper

Ladders are used for convenient access to higher and lower levels everyday, especially when the use of scaffold or working platforms is not practicable. It is important to realise that many serious injuries result from falls from ladders. In the…

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Redback Spider Alert

Today our Safety Officer, Mike Hessell was on an Assessment at Laidley west of Brisbane and encountered six Redback spiders, that he could see.  The picture to the left shows the largest of the spiders present. Mike advised that if…

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