Formwork industry compliance audits

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Workplace Health and Safety Queensland will conduct compliance audits in the formwork sector of the construction industry commencing in June 2020. read more... about Formwork industry compliance audits

eSAFE Construction newsletter - March 2020

eSAFE Construction - March 2017

Challenging times need innovative safety regulation, Availability of disposable respirators during the COVID-19 pandemic, Family-owned business fined $160,000 for two serious offences, Improving safety management on large scale construction projects, and more. read more... about eSAFE Construction newsletter - March 2020

Employer forum - a safe and healthy workplace can make a big difference

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A recent construction industry employer forum discussed the importance of keeping a safe and healthy workplace and the long-term benefits this can bring to both employers and workers. Industry experts provided valuable information on a range of topics from: effective injury prevention and injury management strategies, to mental health in the construction industry and helpful resources available, to common law claims and the associated legal issues. read more... about Employer forum - a safe and healthy workplace can make a big difference

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AUG 20
Webinar: Calculating quantum for a common law damages claim

The quantum (monetary value) of a common law damages claim is often a complicated topic for read more Webinar: Calculating quantum for a common law damages claim...

20 Aug 2020 10:00 am to : - Add to calendar
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Other news and safety alerts

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  5. Brisbane contractor fined $85,000 for not protecting workers against electric shock

Construction

Construction work means any work carried out in connection with the construction, alteration, conversion, fitting-out, commissioning, renovation, repair, maintenance, refurbishment, demolition, decommissioning or dismantling of a structure.

The definition of construction work is broad and includes:

  • any installation or testing carried out in connection with an activity mentioned above
  • the removal from the workplace of any product or waste resulting from demolition
  • the prefabrication or testing of elements, at a place specifically established for the construction work, for use in construction work
  • the assembly of prefabricated elements to form a structure, or the disassembly of prefabricated elements forming part of a structure
  • the installation, testing or maintenance of an essential service in relation to a structure
  • any work connected with an excavation
  • any work connected with any preparatory work or site preparation (including landscaping as part of site preparation) carried out in connection with an activity mentioned above
  • any activity mentioned above that is carried out on, under or near water, including work on buoys and obstructions to navigation.

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Last updated
18 June 2020