The Victorian Managed Insurance Authority (VMIA) has just announced a major change to their Domestic Building Insurance (DBI) service model.

As part of this change, registered Victorian builders seeking to purchase insurance from this government backed insurer must select a licensed distributor to manage their DBI needs from 1 July 2017.

Want to get involved in National Safe Work Month but not sure what’s on in your state?
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Contact your WHS regulators who will be running a range events and activities across the country to raise awareness of workplace health and safety this National Safe Work Month.

You can also follow us on social media, and use the hashtag #safeworkmonth to find events near you and see how others are taking part.

Take photos and videos of your events and activities and share them with us using this hashtag!
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Safety is everyone’s business – and your knowledge and experience are worth sharing.

Credit: Safe Work Australia (27/09/2017)

National Safe Work Month is only 12 days away – what activities are you planning to improve health and safety in your workplace?

​Travis Dillon is chief executive of agribusiness giant Ruralco, with responsibility for 2000 staff spread across regional and remote areas of Australia, where one suicide affects 135 people or, in many cases, the whole population.

​Strong winds can occur at any time of year, but they are often more prevalent and destructive during spring in Victoria. These winds can cause the collapse of structures or blow construction materials and rubbish off buildings or from sites, resulting in death or injury to site workers and members of the public.

SHOCKING figures show that construction workers are six times more likely to die by suicide than fatal accidents on site.

Mates in Construction which was set up to turn the figures around quotes statistics compiled by Griffith University in Queensland.

It’s a national day every September reminding us that we all have what it takes to ask “Are you OK?” and support those struggling with life. Mental health issues cost Australian business $10.8 billion every year.
 
Please refer to this link for more information:  https://www.ruok.org.au/
 
Mates in Construction have teamed up with R U OK DAY and will be Flying the Flag at construction sites for suicide prevention.
 
http://matesinconstruction.org.au/mates-events/fly-the-flag-2017/