New research by Australian academics proves what many subcontractors have assumed for years: contract workers have a different experience to their permanent counterparts and it could be putting them in danger. Griffith University Safety Science Innovation Lab head, Dr Drew Rae, says that safety is a serious issue for subcontractors. “They lack the social, structural …
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The image of a bunch of tradies standing around on a construction site doing yoga poses is an unlikely one, to say the least. But that’s what one Canberra-based organisation is encouraging. Set up in 2016, the Healthy Tradie Project works with Australian companies to introduce mindfulness, yoga sessions and food advice to workers, and …
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In June 2017, US rock climber Alex Honnold scaled the legendary 900-metre El Capitan cliff in Yosemite National Park, the first person to do so ‘free solo’, that is, alone and without ropes or safety gear. Even a quick look at the footage is terrifying: Honnold is hundreds of metres above the ground, inching himself …
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The ROI of digital audits comes mainly from the increased efficiency and enhanced communication. A streamlined solution automates a lot of manual auditing practices so that companies can increase their operational efficiency along with safety and quality standards. In other words, companies might start out just wanting to transfer their paper audits to a digital system, …
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Employers have been hearing about OSHA’s new recordkeeping rules for a while now. How will impact your business and what will it change in the data submission process? The body of data that OSHA collects on injuries and illnesses are the primary statistical source used to shape future programs, understand what’s happening in each industry, and identify where risks …
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You know that technology is the key to keeping your construction firm competitive. But you don’t have the resources to try out every new trend you read about. That’s why JBKnowledge creates a construction technology survey each year. It gives you a look into what’s working in other firms and briefs you on new technologies to …
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These are the best construction apps for iPad, Android, and iPhone. Whether you’re a contractor, safety inspector, superintendent or a worker in the field, these apps will allow you to get on with the job.
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Every day millions of food products are created, distributed and served safely across the world and without a major food safety incident. National standards and health guidelines are consistently evolving to keep our food of good quality.
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Sometimes getting a job done makes people take risks that cause you to scratch your head in disbelief. These need to be seen to be believed!
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Good quotes are the kind that inspire us to do better. The safety industry is a tough gig. So we thought you might need some extra inspiration to turn to on a bad day.
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