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5 Errors to Avoid in Home Improvement Projects

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With housing prices soaring across Australia, many first homebuyers choose a home with renovations in mind. Refurbishing areas like the kitchen or bathroom can significantly increase the value of their home, and property owners who undertake these projects themselves can save heaps of money and have a fun and rewarding experience as well. DIY home improvement projects have taken off in Australia with roughly two-thirds of homeowners undertaking some type of DIY projects last year. The problem is that not all homeowners are competent in performing these types of tasks and often make costly mistakes which can easily be avoided. While the internet has an enormous amount of helpful information, turning these ideas into reality isn’t as easy as many people believe. Of course, outsourcing difficult tasks to professional contractors is often required, however there are many simply mistakes that people make which can turn their home improvement projects into a nightmare! So, if you’r...
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Dealing with Heat on Scaffolding this Summer

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With so much extreme weather across the country this year, even spending time cooling off at the beach can have adverse health effects! Staying hydrated and out of the sun is a vital health measure for the young and old, but what about construction workers who have to spend 8 hours working in the heat every day? Some scaffolders spend most of their day carrying out tasks on unsheltered scaffolding equipment which gets extremely hot during the middle of the day. As you can imagine, implementing measures to deal with the heat is vital to worker safety, efficiency, and performance. Education is arguably the most important factor for worker safety during the summer months and both management and workers have a duty to implement control measures to manage the heat. To give you an overview of what actions should be taken, today we’ll be exploring some of the approaches taken to minimise the risk of heat stress and manage hydration during the blistering summer heat. Types of he...
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Top Tips for Safe Scaffold Construction

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Scaffolding is a temporary structure which supports workers and materials during the construction, repair, and maintenance of buildings. Naturally, there are many safety protocols which must be adhered to when working on scaffolding structures to minimise the risk of any accidents or injuries. While there are many safety concerns for people working on scaffolding, there are also many safety measures which must be implemented when the scaffold structure itself is assembled. Scaffold assembly is a high risk endeavour for both construction workers and the general public, and today we’ll be offering you a simple guide to scaffold assembly to ensure your project runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently. Qualifications The first consideration with scaffold assembly is making sure that only licensed personnel are performing this activity on the construction site. There are three types of 'Scaffolding High-Risk Work License' (Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced) which en...
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Top Points to Consider When Choosing Scaffolding

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Scaffolding has been used for thousands of years to support workers and materials during the construction, maintenance, and repairs of structures. Today, there are countless different types of scaffolding which are used for unique purposes and needs. Almost all types of construction require the use of scaffolding and choosing the right scaffolding for your individual requirements isn’t an easy task. To ensure your project is completed on time and on budget, the appropriate scaffolding should be used in order to maximise worker safety and productivity. There are many points to consider when purchasing or hiring scaffolding, and today’s article will offer you a step-by-step guide to ensure you choose the right scaffolding for your requirements. Understanding the different types of scaffolding The first place to begin is understanding the different types of scaffolding and the unique functions they serve. As there’s no one-size-fits-all with scaffolding, you must have...
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Scaffolding Safety Tips for Winter

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Working on construction sites in winter is a refreshing relief from the heat of summer, but it’s important to keep in mind that you need to take more precaution to remain safe and healthy. Rain, snow, and ice are extremely hazardous so making use of appropriate scaffolding safety measures is paramount. Snow covered most of the southern states at some point this winter and you may have experienced some accidents or injuries. Looking forward, now is an ideal time to review your safety performance, safety measures, and look at ways you can improve these indicators. With this being said, here are our top scaffolding safety tips for winter. Regularly monitor the weather You should be monitoring the weather every day to keep an eye out for any storms that may be drawing near. The last thing you need is for yourworkers to get stranded on-site. If possible, workers should have lots of time to secure the construction site and get home before any severe weather hits. You can simp...
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Top 3 Scaffolding Maintenance Tips

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Working from heights presents many risks to workers, and it’s estimated that roughly two-thirds of construction workers use  scaffolding at some point during a project. Unfortunately, the construction industry is still ranked as one of the most dangerous industries in Australia, so safety must always be the leading priority on construction sites. For contractors, extending the life of their scaffolding equipment through regular maintenance not only provides a safer workplace, but it also maximises their return on investment. There are many aspects to scaffolding safety which must be considered to reduce the risk of accidents and injuries. For workers, appropriate knowledge and education in how to correctly use scaffolding is very important, however the functionality and reliability of the equipment itself is just as important. Contractors must ensure that their scaffolding equipment remains functional and safe for the entirety of a project, so regular maintenance must ...
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What You Need to Understand about Scaffolding Safety

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It’s no secret that the construction industry is prone to injuries. Recent data published by Safe Work Australia has disclosed that the construction industry is one of the most dangerous sectors in Australia, having the third highest frequency of serious injuries and fatalities. With scaffolding being such a vital component of the construction industry, stringent scaffolding safety measures must be integrated into construction sites to decrease the threat of injuries to employees as well as the public. There are many scaffolding safety measures that must be adhered to on construction sites to reduce the risk of injuries. Each day, new threats and hazards need to be identified to make sure that workers can carry out their tasks in a safe working environment. One of the most common reasons for injury on scaffolding equipment is associated with human error, suggesting that the training of workers on scaffolding is crucial step in reducing the number of accidents. To give you ...
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