GKT Security, part of the GKT Group on the Central Coast, believe incorporating advanced security technology is a key component to improving workplace safety in a digital age. Data from the director of the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Don Weatherburn, has revealed a 13 per cent increase in incidents of fraud on the […]
SME to take on low carbon building skills
CITB-ConstructionSkills calls on SME to take on low carbon building skillsAs registration for the authorisation of Green Deal providers, assessors and installers opens, CITB-ConstructionSkills is calling on small and medium sized (SME) contractors to take on low carbon building skills to benefit from the home energy-efficiency scheme. The Sector Skills Council and Industrial Training Board […]
Farm Shed Safety: How to Navigate the Risks
Farming happens to rank among the most dangerous occupations. In Australia, farm-related deaths account for about a third of the total deaths at work.This is more surprising when you realise that only one out of every ten workplaces here are farms. This makes it of utmost importance to address the most common hazards farmers face […]
5 Things You Should Ask Your Building Inspector
Buying a new property is an important milestone in the lives of many people. And, because of the investment involved, they do not want to do anything to ruin that occasion. Sometimes though, people unknowingly land themselves into trouble. Often the trouble they find themselves in is related to their failure to have the new […]
Four Reasons to Hire a Construction Management Consultant
Whether the budget is large or small, construction management is always a pretty complicated task. If you’re not able to streamline the construction processes, you would not only be wasting a lot of money, but you would also be wasting a lot of time. Many of the people do not know that there are professional […]
4 OHS Supplies Every Office Should Have
Throughout history, the needs of increased production were often put before the safety of the workers. Thankfully, with the introduction of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, those days have passed. OHS is a multidisciplinary field concerned with the health, welfare, and safety of the workforce. It should form part of your safety management and […]
A Guide to ISO 9001 Certification
ISO 9001 is a globally recognised certification aimed at achieving recognition for quality management system. ISO 9001 is evidence that you display a commitment and compliance to the industry’s important practices, and that you strive to be competitive in your field. Certification will also bring privileges to expand your business opportunities. Certified businesses grow worldwide, […]
Old Sandmine in Somersby Set to come New Dumping Ground for Sydney Waste
An application currently being considered by Council for the dumping of 140,000 cubic metres of excavation soil to the Rindean Quarry at Wisemans Ferry Rd, has been met by Somersby residence with serious reservation. According to the application, the intended purpose of the 240,000 tonnes of Excavated Natural Material (ENM) would be used to rejuvenate […]
Current Trends and Training in Forklift Careers
Are you thinking of becoming a forklift driver? There are plenty of career opportunities out there, provided you have the training and the required aptitude for this line of work. Forklift trucks have a compact design which allows it to be manoeuvred easily by its driver. It’s a very efficient vehicle in a workplace. However, […]
The Risks of Restaurant Renovation
Building restaurants requires a special kind of contractor. Though there are plenty of houses that have been turned into restaurants, if you are building a restaurant from the ground up and you know that you are going to be using the building for one specific purpose, it is better to look at industrial construction companies […]