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Safework NSW updates three codes of practice
Safework NSW last month updated three codes of practice under the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act to provide practical guidelines for: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces: This Code applies to persons who conduct a business or undertaking, including anyone who designs, constructs, imports, supplies or installs plant or structures. The Code provides…
Read MoreBillion-dollar bridge construction will create 200 jobs
Federal MP for Page (NSW) Kevin Hogan announced the preferred tenderer to build the longest bridge between Woolgoolga and Ballina, and would create around 200 jobs. ‘The announcement of the preferred tenderer to build the longest bridge on this section of the highway over the Clarence River is a major milestone in meeting our deadline…
Read More$250K funding for Women in Construction
During a tour of a Queensland construction site, the Prime Minister announced that the federal government will provide $250,000 in funding over 12 months as part of the pilot program to help increase women’s participation and employment in the building industry. read more here
Read MoreTips for your drug & alcohol policy
“Fitness for work means a person’s capacity to work without risk to themselves or others’ health and safety,” says Simon Clayer, Senior Associate with HopgoodGanim , adding that many things can affect fitness for work, including stress, depression, anxiety and fatigue. Clayer recommends any employer considering drafting a drug and alcohol in the workplace policy…
Read MoreGovernment revamps SafeWork SA to improve workplace safety
The SA Government claims that creating separate regulatory and education units at SafeWork SA will better support employers to meet their responsibilities for workplace safety. SA Industrial Relations Minister John Rau said the SafeWork SA structural reforms followed an overhaul of the State’s workers compensation system and feedback from industry, business organisations and unions. “It…
Read MoreSiteBook exhibits at SydneyBuild 2016
Catch up with us at Sydney Build 2016! We will be showing SiteBook to Builders and Construction companies in on March 10 & 11 at The Australian Technology Park (ATP) in Sydney. Our latest innovation for Subcontractor safety compliance and pre-qualification will be unveiled! For more information visit the Sydney Build 2016 web site
Read MoreNew SiteBook module – Project Scheduler
SiteBook is pleased to announce the availability of a Project scheduling tool to that allows builders to plan projects on a Gantt chart to maximize work schedules and identify conflicts and downtime. With SiteBook Project Scheduler you can plan and track tasks across multiple projects, maintain safety compliance and stay in touch with subbies and…
Read More8 reasons to choose an On-line construction system
The days of installing construction software on a computer at your office may be drawing to a close, with the rapid uptake of on-line “private cloud” systems. Here are some of the reasons why: [mt_services title=”1. Lower start-up costs” icon=”thumbs-up”] Implementing a new system can be very costly, especially when there is a large “one-off”…
Read More$650k in Grants available for Safety in SA
SafeWorkSA announces $650,000 is available in grants to fund WHS “Research & Innovation” in priority industries such as Construction. Applications open on 24th August and close on 13 November 2015. For more information please visit the SafeWork SA website safework.sa.gov.au (WHS, Work Health and Safety Grant Programs) or call 8204 9587.
Read MoreNew Job Scheduler / Calander
Contractors can now dispense with the “Job Calender” on the wall at the office, and schedule jobs on-line. The easy-to-use interface provides a “Week view” of jobs, coloured by worker. You can “book in” future jobs, allowing you to plan work in advance. Historical jobs can be displayed on the schedule. Just click on the…
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