New ‘waste crime’ laws are set to be introduced as the toxic waste dump in Lara, Geelong is now halfway to being cleared. At its largest size, the dump was
Asbestos and other building defects a concern as agents claim they’re not being fully informed
Property developers in NSW are forging ahead with off-the-plan apartment sales despite the Building Commissioner requiring them to fix or monitor defects that potential buyers are required to be advised
Victorian Government introduces new care structures for silicosis victims
The Victorian Government has introduced new measures to ensure that workers affected by crystalline silica dust to access critical care. Lung cancer with silicosis and scleroderma with silicosis are now
Canberra store closed over asbestos risk
A clothing store in Canberra has been forced to close after asbestos was found at the site. WorkSafe ACT has issued a non-disturbance notice to the business in Kennedy, which
New Zealand tradies encouraged to shave to save lives
Beards on construction sites may soon be a thing of the past as New Zealand’s workplace health and safety regulator launches a new campaign called Life Shavers. It aims to