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...
by FTMA News | Dec 18, 2018 | FTMA Safety First
FTMA Australia in conjunction with our Safety Experts at TTIA have developed a Loading/Unloading Policy for members to adopt for their businesses. This document also includes General Forklift Safety information as well as Safe Work Australia’s Guide for workplace...
by FTMA News | Oct 23, 2018 | FTMA Safety First
HEAVY VEHICLE NATIONAL LAW (HVNL) On 1 October 2018, the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) was amended to provide that every party in the heavy vehicle transport supply chain has a duty to ensure the safety of their transport activities. The supply chain extends to...
by FTMA News | Aug 21, 2018 | FTMA Safety First
It’s hard to believe that we are in August and already we are seeing bushfires in Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales. A fortnight ago, I called Ashley Price of Key Building Components in Ulladulla, NSW. The fires were raging in the area and Ashley had sent his...
by FTMA News | Aug 19, 2018 | FTMA Safety First
Members would be aware from previous correspondence distributed about the current moves by Work Safe NSW to apply greater focus to the Workplace safety systems in place by businesses in the frame and truss sector. It would be wise to think that similar moves are being...
