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Safety Matters #1 The Hazards of Noise – with Andrew Kidd
Written and provided by Andrew Kidd, Chair of the FTMA Frame and Truss National Safety Council Noise is a Common Hazard In early September the FTMA had a few members make contact asking about the...
Welcoming Andrew Kidd as Chair of the Frame & Truss National Safety Council
As the Frame & Truss National Safety Council (FTNSC) embraces a new chapter with Andrew Kidd as its Chair, we are not just gaining a leader, but a passionate advocate for safety within our...
Is Your Business Safety Aware?
Businesses cannot afford to be complacent about Workplace Health and Safety given the legal implications of poor practices. We all realise, ensuring your business is compliant and helping your...
Safety Management System on-site audit
Are you confident that all aspects of your health & safety management system are working properly? The WHS Act and Regulations require those who have a duty to ensure health and safety, achieve...
WorkSafe Victoria – OHS Essentials Program
Do you own a business with 60 workers or fewer? This year has been tough, especially for small and medium businesses in Victoria. Coronavirus (COVID-19) has changed the way you operate and we know...
Mental Health in the Workplace Training
Last month FTMA News included a story on Mental Health with members following up with concerns regarding employees ability to cope with the added stress of COVID-19. This prompted FTMA to explore...
Do You Need to Report Minor Injuries?
This article was written and provided by Brian Beecroft CEO of Timber Trade Industrial Association. One of the questions recently posed to the TTIA Employers’ Hotline was whether minor cuts...
Working in the Heat or Cold Policy
Over the past six months I have had many enquiries relating to working in hot and cold conditions as there is no doubt we have had plenty of these varying days. It’s hard enough for my body to know...
The Legal Dangers of Workplace/Christmas Functions
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...
Bush Fire Threat in NSW/QLD – Employment Related Advice
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...
Importance of Safe Work Practices & Safety Inductions
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...
Rules Surrounding Delivery to Top Plate
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...
Ruling on Workers Compensation at a Work Event
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...
Noise & Hearing Loss in the Workplace
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...
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