The QBCC advised that the Spiral Spring Mixer Tap tapware purchased from Aldi in June showed potential of lead contamination. “Our initial test results show that there is a cause for concern, and that the tapware may cause lead contamination…
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Not Using Fall Protection = Death
You Spot the Difference? In the following pictures, you can see a very different approach to safety and edge protection. The above is a picture of a roof repair currently being completed at Imbil in the Mary Valley. It has…
Read moreCeilings that can Kill
The Request We recently received a request from a client to attend a property in North Queensland to assess and quote on the damage caused to the roof when a tree crashed down during a storm. The Owner’s Observations Upon arrival,…
Read moreWorkplace Health & Safety QLD Update – SCAN4WHS Meeting 16th FEB 2017.
It is with great pleasure that Ambrose Construct Group attended our first SCAN4WHS Meeting on the Sunshine Coast at Sundale on Thursday 16th February 2017. The quarterly meeting brings a group of motivated businesses and government representatives together to discuss…
Read moreSafety Working at Heights – Ladder’s Little Helper
Ladders are used for convenient access to higher and lower levels everyday, especially when the use of scaffold or working platforms is not practicable. It is important to realise that many serious injuries result from falls from ladders. In the…
Read moreSafety Recall: Quicklag ELQ Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (RCBO)
A range of Eaton Quicklag ELQ-TW earth leakage circuit breakers have been recalled by the suppliers due to risk of electrical fire. The affected models can be identified by a green test button as shown in this image and are…
Read moreRedback Spider Alert
Today our Safety Officer, Mike Hessell was on an Assessment at Laidley west of Brisbane and encountered six Redback spiders, that he could see. The picture to the left shows the largest of the spiders present. Mike advised that if…
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