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Bust Their What?
There are some burning questions and phrases that have been around for some time that are worth dusting off and having a good close look at. With the current uncertainty, now is the time to...
Timber Industry Reminded of Responsibilities Regarding “Claims Of Compliance” on Structural Timber
Timber producers, manufacturers, treaters, fabricators, wholesalers and merchants are reminded of the information they must provide when producing, treating or supplying structural timber products....
VIDA Wood Australia have moved!
From Monday, 23rd August VIDA Wood Australia will be fully operational from our NEW WAREHOUSE at 41 Inghams Place, Hemmant, QLD Our move to Hemmant, QLD makes sense… Closer port access and...
COVID Outbreak Impacts Further on Global Shipping Crisis
It is a difficult situation at the moment dealing with importing and exporting goods around the world, unfortunately, the situation is not improving. The COVID virus continues to impact on global...
Mandatory Vaccinations at the Workplace
From industrial relations experts, TTIA The subject of mandatory workplace vaccinations is clearly a major issue of discussion at present. The Prime Minister and State Premiers constantly reinforce...
Is Your Business Safety Aware?
Businesses cannot afford to be complacent about Workplace Health and Safety given the legal implications of poor practices. We all realise, ensuring your business is compliant and helping your...
Safety Management System on-site audit
Are you confident that all aspects of your health & safety management system are working properly? The WHS Act and Regulations require those who have a duty to ensure health and safety, achieve...
FTMA Tech Talk – Ed.35
Highlighted changes in the new AS1684 The moment you have all been waiting for is finally here. The release of the greatly anticipated new revision of AS1684:2021. This new version now supersedes...
FTMA Housing Update #9
Timber supply chain: ensuring it doesn’t break … and keeping your business safe Prepared by IndustryEdge, July 2021 In recent editions of FTMA News, we have been discussing dwelling approvals, the...
Is There a Place in the Market for Auctions – Wespine’s Recent Experience
Limited supply continues to create real challenges for all participants in the market. Pressure on resource owners to increase available supply. Pressure on producers to allocate limited product and...
Is it Legal to Compel Your Staff to get the COVID-19 Vaccination?
Having officially commenced rollout in February 2021, 7.4 million vaccinations have been administered to Australians (as of June 29, 2021). The government originally aimed to have the entire country...
Why Wait?
This article was written and provided by John Cannard – Chief Technical Officer -Dindas Australia Since its early development and implementation way back in late 2018, Dindas Design Suite or ‘DDS’...
Understanding the Global Shipping Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all aspects of our lives, both personally and commercially. This is particularly the case in the timber industry. I’m certain all members are aware and have been...
Incident Response & Reporting
From industrial relations experts, TTIA Incident response and reporting – including notifiable incidents The forest products industry comprises a multitude of sectors many of which have inherent...
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