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Suicide trends among Australian construction workers during years 2001–2019 2022 cover

Version:  2022.  (Current)
This study provides evidence of a decline in suicide rates among Australian construction workers over the last two decades; this decline may be attributable to the combined effects of population-wide, male-specific, and sector-specific suicide prevention efforts over this same period, suggesting that the continuation or expansion of such efforts may lead to further declines.
Construction Workforce’s Mental Health: Research and Policy Alignment in the Australian Construction Industry 2023 cover

Version:  2023.  (Current)
The Australian construction industry is facing a mental health crisis; poor mental health indicators are significantly higher than the all-industry average. This paper addresses the knowledge gap by reporting the results of a systematic review of peer-reviewed mental health research and reveals significant misalignment between existing research and Australian government regulation.
AS 2865-2009 Confined spaces 2009 cover

Standards Australia

Version:  Third Edition 2009.  (Pending Revision)
Sets out the requirements and risk control measures for ensuring the safety of those who must enter or carry out tasks associated with a confined space; contains sections dealing with planning and implementing entry to a confined space; appendices include guidance for training, risk assessment, atmospheric monitoring and sample forms and permits associated with confined space work.
ABCB Housing Provisions Standard 2022 cover

Australian Building Codes Board

Version:  2022.  (Latest)
Contains Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions that are considered to be acceptable forms of construction that meet the requirements for complying with Parts H1 to H8 of NCC Volume Two.
AS/NZS 3013:2005 Electrical installations - Classification of the fire and mechanical performance of wiring system elements 2005 cover

Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand

Version:  Third Edition 2005.  (Current)
Sets out a classification scheme for wiring systems according to their resistance to the hazards of fire and mechanical damage.
Selecting a Suitable Sustainable Construction Method for Australian High-Rise Building: A Multi-Criteria Analysis 2022 cover

Sustainability

Version:  2022.  (Current)
This research aims to identify the most suitable sustainable construction method for high-rise building construction in Australia; results show that the off-site construction method and robotic construction technique significantly improve the construction performance of high-rise construction in Australia.
An Exploration Of Factors Influencing Quality Management System (Qms) Implementation: The Case Of The Australian Construction Industry 2020 cover

Version:  2020.  (Current)
This research primarily aims to investigate an inclusive list of factors impacting on quality management system deployment in the construction industry building sector by focusing exclusively on the external factors and the critical success factors of project level in order to develop a comprehensive framework of quality management system deployment.
NatHERS Heating and Cooling Load Limits Standard cover 2022

Australian Building Codes Board

Version:  2022.  (Latest)
NatHERS compliance pathway for energy efficiency.
AS 1851-2012 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment 2012 cover

Standards Australia

Version:  Third Edition 2012.  (Pending Revision)
Sets out requirements for inspection, testing, preventive maintenance and survey of fire protection systems and equipment.
AS 1892.5:2020 Portable ladders, Part 5: Selection, safe use and care 2020 cover

Standards Australia

Version:  First Edition 2020.  (Current)
Sets out the minimum requirements and recommended safe practices for the selection, use and maintenance of portable ladders.