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Association News, Climbing, Elevating Work Platforms, EWPs and arbor mech, Eye on the Industry, Forestry, Latest News, WHS/OH&S

Fall restraints for employees in EWPs?

Fall restraints are a major factor in reducing fatalities and serious injuries in employees working with EWPs. Should employers provide fall restraints for workers? The Timber Trade Industrial Association (TTIA) keeps a close eye on legislation and guidelines in the forestry and arbor industries. Read More

Tom Foster2 days agoNovember 27, 2023

Association News, Climbing, Eye on the Industry, Latest News, QAA News

QAA Aerial Rescue Workshops

QAA Aerial Rescue Workshops ensure arborists know how to perform an aerial rescue when an unconscious or injured person needs to be safely moved to the ground from a tree or elevated work platform. Read More

Tom FosterNovember 17, 2023, 11:40 amNovember 17, 2023

Association News, Eye on the Industry, Feature, Stump Grinders And Brush Clearing Machines

Ethics in arboriculture

TCAA member and career arborist Bruce Smith – The Tree Surgeon – outlines the benefits of ethics in arboriculture, a genuine care for how tree work is carried out, and for what that work achieves. Read More

Tom FosterOctober 31, 2023, 3:17 pmOctober 31, 2023

Association News, Climbers, Climbing, Eye on the Industry

An update from the QAA

With another year quickly racing away it’s time for an update from the QAA.
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Tom FosterOctober 24, 2023, 8:45 amOctober 24, 2023

Association News, Climbers, Latest News

October/November issue out now!

All the industry news, views and hullaballoos – like the Aussies’ amazing performance at the International Tree Climbing Championships! Read More

Tom FosterOctober 14, 2023, 6:21 amOctober 14, 2023

Association News, Climbers, Training

VTIO Women in Arboriculture weekend

Join the Victorian Tree Industry Organisation for the Women In Arboriculture Weekend on October 6 to 9, at Pax Hill Scout Camp, Ballarat. It’s free! Read More

Tom FosterSeptember 28, 2023, 1:43 pmSeptember 28, 2023

Association News, Training

The earthy arborist

The TCAA’s Jim McArdle, the earthy arborist, reminisces about his early years, what he calls ‘the woodyard learning’, and the value of experience. Read More

Tom FosterSeptember 12, 2023, 10:57 amSeptember 12, 2023

Association News, Business News, Eye on the Industry, Government

National minimum wage case decision

Australia’s Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently announced an increase of 5.75 per cent to the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and all Minimum Modern Award wage rates, effective from the first full pay period on or after July 1, 2023. Read More

Tom FosterSeptember 1, 2023, 8:20 amSeptember 1, 2023

Association News

WA is under attack

Dave Crispin, senior arborist at Treeswest Australia and ArbWest member, highlights a serious problem which means WA is under attack. Read More

Tom FosterAugust 31, 2023, 3:54 pmAugust 31, 2023

Association News, Business News, TTIA News

Major workplace changes gain momentum in 2023

The last really significant changes in the Australian workplace took place over 10-15 years ago in the form of the abolition of WorkChoices legislation by the then Rudd government, and its replacement with the Fair Work Act 2009 (FWA).
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Staff WriterJuly 19, 2023, 9:39 amJuly 27, 2023