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Explains Queensland smoke alarm legislation changes as of 2017 and 2027.

Flood resilient design is one of the many ways Queenslanders can build their resilience to floods.

The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme, or NatHERS, is being expanded to include Whole of Home assessments and ratings to support the proposed National Construction Code energy efficiency requirements for residential buildings in 2022; the changes will help households improve a home's energy efficiency and reduce energy use, which provides a range of benefits including lower energy bills, improved comfort and health for occupants, and reduced carbon emissions.

Healthy, safe and productive working lives

For Domestic Building Projects Not Exceeding $3,300.

This contract has been developed specifically to assist homeowners and demolition contractors to record their agreement regarding the demolition of a home (e.g. following a natural disaster such as a flood or cyclone).

Provides advice on managing the risks of erecting, dismantling and using fixed scaffolding near overhead electric lines and associated electrical equipment with an operating voltage up to and including 33,000 volts.

Provides advice for small businesses and workers on managing the risks associated with tower and mobile scaffolds and related scaffolding work.

Silicosis is a lung disease caused by breathing in respirable crystalline silica which is a common mineral found in sand, concrete, quartz and other types of rock.

As a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU), you must protect your workers from breathing in silica dust.