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How to Maintain a Work Life Balance

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A recent article I read on AdelaideNow.com.au highlighted  the importance of obtaining a work/life balance, something that has  never been more difficult with smart technology and 24/7 connectivity making it harder to disconnect from our devices.

According to research many Australians want to change jobs to obtain work-life balance.

Many workers want to scale back their hours to improve their work life balance according to a survey of more than 10,000 employees between 18-65 by Randstad recruitment specialists, how to maintain this balance is more of a challenge.

Read more at http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/lifestyle/health/no-more-stress-emails-distractions-how-to-manage-your-worklife-balance/news-story/35650cfbf26ab3445db0f1ffa1764b8c

Worker Almost Killed in Crushing Incident

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Companies have been warned not to leave risk identification and workplace safety to other parties following the issue of a $150,000 fine to a Queensland based company over a 2011 accident on the South Road Superway project in Adelaide.

A worker was almost killed during an incident and had his head crushed between a lifting arm and a welding table at a site in Adelaide’s northern suburbs.

The Industrial Court convicted the company involved Fix Force for failing to maintain a safe workplace, they also issued a $150,000 fine.

Find out more: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-28/fix-force-fined-after-workers-head-crushed/7455802

Company Fined Over Incident that Resulted in Amputation

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A Pilbara based infrastructure firm was recently fined $50,000 in relation to an tragic incident five years ago that left one man with both his legs amputated.

The worker was one of four working on and in the area of a train unloader, automatically unloading iron ore and transferring it onto conveyor belts.

The company appeared in the Perth Magistrate’s Court this week where it was proven that they failed to rovide a safe work environment and system of work.

Read more at http://content.safetyculture.com.au/news/index.php/06/company-fined-following-workers-amputation/#.V11XG7t97IU

Construction Expected to Remain Strong in NSW

house startIf you’ve noticed strong levels of activity in the NSW building sector, these elevated levels of activity are expected to continue, until at least 2018, particularly in the home building sector.

According to the latest Australian Construction Industry Forum forecast, conditions in the construction sector in NSW will remain strong over the coming years. In the longer term, we can expect elevated levels of activity in the infrastructure sector.

The ACIF forecast indicates that dollar value of building and engineering construction work done throughout the state will rise by 3.2 per cent from $48.732 billion in the current financial year – an already elevated level.

Residential construction will be leading the way. Find out more https://sourceable.net/nsw-construction-boom-set-to-roll-on/

Importance of Controlling Fire Explosion Risks on Construction Sites

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I came across an article on SafetyCulture.com.au recently which discussed the importance of implementing measures for controlling the risks of fire and explosion in workplace.

The construction site is a particularly high risk work environment and the risks of fires and explosions are high.

Employers need to address these risks and eliminate them or implement controls to minimise these risks.

The article goes on to provide a list of measures to assist in this regard including using flameproof equipment on site.

It’s also important to ensure all workers have received the necessary safety training, including white card training. See more at http://content.safetyculture.com.au/news/index.php/05/controlling-fire-explosion-risks-workplace/#.V2AmTbt97IV

Construction Technology Summit Planned for This Week

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The First Digital Industry Event will be taking place in Melbourne this week and will connect construction leaders and technology innovators.

The event was organised by Aconex Limited (ASX:ACX) and is the first of its kind.

The summit is taking place on 16 and 17th June and will connect the country’s leading contractors, developers and consultants with digital construction technology innovators.

According to the press release, the event will provide an opportunity to explore a range of emerging digital technologies and how they will transform the construction industry.

Find out more at https://www.newsmaker.com.au/news/57969/construction-technology-summit-2016-scheduled-for-1617-june#.V1726Lt97IV

NSW Work Related Deaths at Lowest in Decades

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According to the NSW’s State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA), there’s been a significant reduction in the death and injury rate for workers in New South Wales.

Data revealed that workplace injuries decreased by 8 per cent in 2013/14.

The Statistical Bulletin 2013/14 revealed that work-related fatalities decreased to the lowest level since 1987/88.

The data has been welcomed by the state government, who said driving down injury rates and improving workplace safety also impacted productivity.

Read more: http://content.safetyculture.com.au/news/index.php/05/nsw-work-related-deaths-injuries-lowest-20-years/#.V1nXFbt97IV

Construction Worker Injured as Robber Flees

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A construction worker in Melbourne recently had his ute stolen from a site he was working on and when he tried to intervene, the thief drove right at him.

The worker tried to stop the man from stealing his vehicle while working on the corner of Spencer and Bourke Streets about 1:00am.

The construction worker impulsively tried to intervene to stop the man, hitting the bonnet a couple of times before being hit with the ute.

He suffered neck, elbow and shoulder injuries during the incident but thankfully those were the only injuries he sustained.

Source: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-02/construction-worker-hit-as-thief-flees-in-stolen-ute/7374556

Construction Boss Blamed for Tradie Death, Receives $500,000 Fine

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A Sydney construction company and its director were fined over half a million dollars for the 2014 death of a worker at a Hurstville construction site.

The man was a bricklayer on the building site who died after falling 5 metres through a hole that had been covered with plywood but had not been secured to the concrete slab.

In an article on Sourceable.net SafeWork NSW executive director Peter Dunphy said the company responsible Romanous Contractors and its director Allen Romanous were aware of the risk but had chosen to ignore it.

Romanous Contractors received a $425,000 fine and the site manager was fined $85,000 after a court found the work health and safety system was not properly organised and were inefficient.

Source: https://sourceable.net/nsw-construction-boss-responsible-for-tradie-death/

Work Site Distractions that can Cause Injuries

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A recent article on a safety blog highlighted some of the most common distractions that can lead to injury on a work site. It’s helpful to keep a lookout for these on the construction site,

1.  Mental Distractions and Inattention

2.  Poor Housekeeping

3.  Machinery

4. Listening to music on earphones

5. Long/unkept Hair

For a detailed description of these distractions, go to http://www.safetyservicescompany.com/industry-category/construction/5-distractions-that-cause-workplace-hazards/