by FTMA News | Nov 26, 2019 | FTMA Safety First
It is increasingly evident that in running a business potential litigation can arise from even unlikely sources. An alarming trend which highlights the dangers for employers that can occur at this time of the year is the annual work Christmas function. In a previous...
by FTMA News | Nov 25, 2019 | FTMA Safety First
I have no doubt Members are aware of the fires that are burning across New South Wales and Queensland posing a significant threat to communities and property. As of the weekend, there were 79 fires burning in NSW alone, 45 which were not contained. This makes the...
by FTMA News | Oct 30, 2019 | FTMA Safety First
This week, FTMA had another meeting with Worksafe Victoria and Paul Williams of Creation Homes who is also a member of the Victorian Volume Home Builders Safety Alliance to continue discussions on a range of issues including Delivery to Top Plate and Fall Protection...
by FTMA News | Jul 23, 2019 | FTMA Safety First
Ever since I started with FTMA Australia there has been debate over the regulations regarding delivery to top plate and even though traditionally it was only a Victorian issue, it has become an issue in a few other states. On Friday 12th July FTMA Australia hosted a...
by FTMA News | Jun 23, 2019 | FTMA Safety First
When I hear employers and Members talk of their experiences with the workers compensation system, I normally see the abject pain and helplessness displayed on their normally pleasant facial expressions. Invariably, the issue of unfair liability arises from business...
by FTMA News | May 22, 2019 | FTMA Safety First
It is not an overstatement to say that one of the most critical issues facing every business owner in our industry is the exposure of their employees to hazardous noise at the workplace. Too much noise at work can lead to temporary or permanent hearing loss or a...
