Summer 2009

Welcome to the last Trade & Reno Enews for the year. In this edition, we have provided a link to HIA's most recent OH&S submission (thanks to those who provided feedback) as well as links to recent guidance materials issued by Standards Australia and NSW WorkCover. We have also included some tips on how to handle your business's work Christmas Party. I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Don’t forget, if you think of any topics you would like to see included, please email them to me at renovations@hia.com.au

a Western Australia Northern Territory North Queensland Queensland South Australia NSW Hunter ACT/Southern NSW Victoria Tasmania Click on map for your regional news

INDUSTRY & TECHNICAL UPDATES

National OHS Laws – HIA’s Submission

Changes to Ceiling Insulation Rebate

Incandescent Light Bulbs Are Going

More Technical Updates

ON-SITE NEWS

How to Check Your Timber Priming

What is an MSDS For?

Sun Safety on Site

Masonry Wall Safety – New Guidance Material

 

BUSINESS & ECONOMIC NEWS

Christmas Party Tips for Employers

Renovations Investment to Turn Around

HIA’s New Modern Award Guide

NEW PRODUCTS & TRENDS

Tools for trades

New products & materials

Renovation Trends

EVENTS & TRAINING

Click here to View the Winners from your Region’s 2009 Housing Awards

Click here for events in your region

Click here for training in your region

SAVINGS & BENEFITS

FREE Online Marketing through Tradebuild

Are You Getting All Your Savings & Benefits?

TradeAdvantage Insurance

Click here for the latest version of the kitchens & bathrooms e-news Click here for the latest version of the bpn e-news
Western Australia Northern Territory South Australia North Queensland Queensland NSW Hunter ACT/Southern NSW Victoria Tasmania JELD-WEN