Australian workers are exposed to vibration in a range of industries including mining, construction, manufacturing, agriculture, forestry and fisheries, trades, transport and utilities. There were approximately 5260 workers’ compensation claims for injuries or illness attributed to exposure to vibration over the past 14 years, costing $134 million in workers’ compensation payments. To increase awareness, help [...]

IICRC announces the publication of a newly-revised ANSI-approved ANSI/IICRC S520 Standard for Professional Mold Remediation and IICRC R520 Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation (4th edition, 2015). The ANSI/IICRC S520 is a procedural standard and reference guide for the remediation of mold damaged structures and contents. The ANSI/IICRC S520 is based on reliable remediation and [...]

When running a business, you'll typically hear about three key forms of liability. They are as follows: Public liability: Refers to situations where your business is found liable to a third party for death or injury, loss or damage of property or economic loss resulting from your negligence (Claim example – this could be as [...]

2015 is gone, and I am sure it rolls by faster every year. For some SCRIA members at this time of the year, work picks up with carpet cleaning of schools and commercial areas. Others, like our QLD members, usually means buckling down for summer storms and the beginning of cyclone season. For others it [...]