When the temperatures head southwards it’s time to think about protecting yourself and your team from the elements.   Winter weather can lead to more injuries as the cold affects decision-making and leads to fatigue. This can lead to people taking shortcuts to finish the job to get back where it’s warm and this in […]

Low heights have their own dangers   More people take chances at lower heights because they seem less of a risk, but these kinds of falls come with their own dangers. It doesn’t take much height to lead to a fatal fall. In fact, many falls from roofs and ladders that cause death or serious […]

In the past, when looking for alternatives to ladders for low level access jobs, the only option was mains or battery powered access equipment. Now, JLG’s EcoLifts represent a third option. They combine the efficiency and safety of these electric units with the convenience of ladders.   According to Safe Work Australia, every year an […]

Commerical lawyer, Geoff Hardy Everyone knows the old saying that the only winners in court cases are the lawyers.   That reflects the reality that the traditional system of suing in the courts (litigation) has become so drawn-out, so complex and so expensive, that it is effectively out of the reach of the common citizen. […]

Jeep’s new Gladiator seems to have found  that precarious balance between practical workhorse and plaything. It’s a capable midsize truck that offers open-air freedom, clever functionality and versatility, solid on and off-road dynamics and a host of safety and advanced technology features. The company line is “Unquestionably a truck and instantly recognizable as a Jeep, […]

Daniel Fitzpatrick, business coach at Next Level Tradie. Making more profit in your tradie business is about so much more than working harder and doing more jobs. One simple and highly effective way to make your bank account happier is to control your jobs to ensure you are not losing out through leaks.   By […]