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AWCI Australia Fortnightly E-news 21/10


21st October 2024

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What you need to know about the National
Construction Code, AS 1170.4 and AS/NZS 2785

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Rondo CSR: Steel framed walls & ceilings: Key changes to AS/NZ 1170.2:2021

All structures—without exception—must be designed to withstand internal wind pressure, which makes up a significant portion of the combined wind loads on a building.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ramset x Paslode Apprentice Program 2024

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Don’t just watch from the sidelines – score big in your trade career with our massive tool prize pack, worth $3000 each.

 

 

   Sustainable Aluminium Cladding: Key Consideration

   Given the various attractions of aluminium cladding – which include everything from visual appeal, costeffectiveness and low maintenance requirements to durability, ease of installation, and more – its continued popularity, for a range of     applications, is understandable.

 AWCI New Zealand Insight October 2024

Contracting advice for sub-contractors 2024 Awards of Excellence winners inside! 

Stau updated with all the latest movement in the wall and ceiling New Zealand with out mate AWCI NZ.

 CPD online: Permanent Formwork: A Smarter Way to Build Structural Walls  by CSR

As it stands, the construction of formwork usually involves one of three well-known methods – in-situ conventional formwork, blockwork or precast concrete. While each of these methods is reliable and, if constructed appropriately, can be relied upon to meet all regulatory requirements, each also has its drawbacks.

 

Insulation solutions for transport hubs

This whitepaper will delve into the transformation of transport hubs, focusing on how thoughtful specification of insulation can address aspects such as indoor air quality, acoustic comfort, fire safety, and sustainability. It will offer insights into how insulation solutions can enhance the experience for all users as well as the operation of these facilities.

 

Contours of Country acoustic panels by Decor Systems

Contours of Country is a collection of acoustic panels developed by Decor Systems in partnership with Blaklash, celebrating Indigenous Australian culture.

Is your small business cyber safe?

For a small business, even a minor cyber security incident can have devastating impacts. In the 2022-23 financial year, the average cost of cybercrime for small business increased to $46,000, and for medium businesses, it increased to $97,000.

MyGovID is changing its name to myID

Your myGovID is now simply known as myID. Find out about the change.

Business optimism grows despite ongoing challenges

The Victorian Chamber’s 2024 Business Pulse survey, conducted between 28 August and 8 September this year, garnered more than 1,100 responses from business of all sizes, all sectors and right across the State. The top three challenges for Victorian businesses are the cost of doing business, reducing turnover and staff and skills shortages, while the top three enablers are growth through marketing, upskilling employees and understanding Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Australia's 3G network to close down

The national 3G network is closing in order to boost the capacity, speed and reliability of the 4G and 5G networks.

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Breaking industry barriers: Female apprentices surge by 80%

Published yesterday by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), the latest data found that women starting apprenticeships in the first quarter of 2024 had shot up by nearly 80 per cent across the board when compared to figures from five years ago.

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October - National Safe Work Month

Week 4: Musculoskeletal injuries

The last week of National Safe Work Month unpacks musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs). With MSIs accounting for half of all serious workers’ compensation claims in 2022-23, it’s important to learn what they are and how to manage the risk of them.

Week 3: Risk management fundamentals are everyone’s business this National Safe Work Month

In Week 3 of National Safe Work Month, we unpack risk management fundamentals, a key component of the WHS fundamentals covered in Week 1. Safety doesn’t happen by chance or guesswork. Safety is everyone’s business, and employers have a legal duty to manage health and safety risks to keep workers and other people (e.g. visitors) safe. Risk management is integral to a safe and healthy workplace.

Dust won't settle on silicosis with tradies at risk despite stone ban

Following years of advocacy from health groups and trade unions, one of the most dangerous silica-containing products, engineered stone, was finally banned this July.

Upcoming consultation on the workplace exposure limits for 9 chemicals

Safe Work Australia will soon seek feedback on the impacts of the proposed workplace exposure limits for 9 chemicals, which are:
1.    benzene
2.    chlorine
3.    copper (fumes, dusts and mists)
4.    formaldehyde
5.    hydrogen cyanide
6.    hydrogen sulphide
7.    nitrogen dioxide
8.    respirable crystalline silica
9.    titanium dioxide.

 

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