Videos & Publications

VIDEOS

Not at Work Mate - a resource kit supporting the NSW Building Trades Group of Unions Drug and Alcohol Safety and Rehabilitation Programme. It is an education programme which aims to improve safety in the workplace. It teaches workers to take responsibility for their own safety and that of their fellow workers in regard to drug and alcohol issues. Winner of many Australian and international awards, the video/resource kit is available from the BTG Drug and Alcohol Committee www.btgda.org.au

PUBLICATIONS

Is it Safe? - A 600 page national publication which is an important tool in the education of workers to prevent accidents on building sites. This publication covers everything from the use of hand held and portable power tools to dust, fumes and gases, scaffold check list, fall protection and first aid. This publication is available from all Construction Division Branch offices.

Queensland CFMEU Construction Safety Handbook 1997 - produced by the Queensland branch of the CFMEU. This short publication covers the Advisory Standards around falls from heights; falling objects, scaffolding, formwork, excavation and work on roofs. It also discusses the hazards of epoxy resins and ergonomic hand tools and shovels. Available from the CFMEU Queensland branch office in Brisbane.

Health and Safety at Work - Australian Trade Union Safety Representatives Handbook by John Mathews. A 600 page publication endorsed by the ACTU covering safety issues and organising around safety issues on the job. Available from Pluto Press.

A variety of Codes of Practice and Guidance Notes are available from state OH&S authorities.

United we bargain - Divided we beg.

Contact the National Office, Construction Division at:
Level 12, 276 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
Ph: 02 8524 5800
Fax: 02 8524 5801
Email: queries@fed.cfmeu.asn.au

Postal address: PO Box Q235, Queen Victoria Building Post Office, Sydney NSW 1230.