How would you like the job of doing a service call on wind turbines? Not for me I think, but if you are interested I'm sure a job will become available in the near future in the United Kingdom.

I know that this has been circulating around for a while, but thought that it's to good not to share.

Obviously then pen pusher either has a good sense of humour and just a little to much time to spare :-)

Just think what a good investment this is, for only $US1.55 you get a Paint Scraper, Putty Knife, Knife, Crevice Scraper, and Roller Cleaner. How have I ever survived without this tool........... I know, I just don't paint :-)

A to Z Builiding reports that building's on the moon may need a decent bricklayer thats willing to travel.

New laws for the motor vehicle repair industry mean that if you carry out or supervise certain types of repair work you were required to apply for a Repairer’s Certificate before March 2008.

New laws for the motor vehicle repair industry mean that if you carry out or supervise certain types of repair work you were required to apply for a Repairer’s Certificate before March 2008.

I presume that this would only be of use in a workshop environment where you can trust your mates not to borrow your tools. Looks like a pretty good idea actually, no opening draws trying to remember where that special tool is.

The Minister for Industrial Relations, Hon Paul Caica MP, has requested that SafeWork SA undertake a community consultation on five occupational health,

Pioneer International reports that even although the Australian Government’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme White Paper is receiving much criticism, there is some very good news for those open to considering the use of climate friendly solutions in the refrigeration and air con indust

Building.co.uk writer Deborah Duke is reporting that the building industry in the UK is suffering worse than Australia with the problems of the stock market and the key indices dropping 72% in 2008. England is expecting the dole queue likely to increase by 2.5 million by the end of May 2009.

 It appears that the suspects for the fire in Icheon, South Korea are two welders who are now apparently on the run, after a fire which killed seven men in a warehouse.

Have you always wanted to know the difference between all the different types of screws out there, well here is a good place for all the gruesome details http://www.instructables.com/id/When_a

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A WorkSafe targeted inspection program of construction sites in the South-West of WA has revealed some areas of concern, but generally good compliance standards.

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Here is a new type of safety lock designed by Haishan Deng. The idea is that when you enter the bathroom to have a shower etc. you have a set time until a reminder alarm goes off and you can reset to extend the time.

Here are some unusual lighting options for the sparkies out there. A bit on the expensive side starting at around $US200 per light, but if you can convince the client that this is what he needs you might be on a winner ;-)

This is got to be a real handy unit to have around, a mini circular saw that would be great for those hard too get to places (inside cabinets etc). The Mini even allows you to accomplish precision plunge cuts. The Mini Circular Saw has 2.8 amps of power and cuts at 2800 rpm (no load).

 This little sturdy all steel marking gauge uses a regular hexagon shaped lead pencil for marking lines parallel to the edge (up to 203mm from the edge). The 250mm long 6mm square bar has graduations in 1.5mm increments.

Just like a saw horse but with ...umm a jaw?

The Housing Industry Association are predicting a seven per cent fall in housing starts in 2008-09, despite efforts of the Reserve Bank of Australia to shore up the sector.

The SMH reports that Australia's construction giants face a challenging 2009 despite falling interest rates, government infrastructure spending and a boost to home buyer grants.

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Well I suppose what ever rocks your boat. I'm sure there are stair makers out there who are interested, but I only find them good for getting from one level to the next.

If you want to see a stack of stairs try here :-)

This is the first quiet rooftop wind turbine that generates electricity by harnessing the power of the wind providing you a cost effective energy source for domestic, community and industrial use.

I suppose it's no a bad idea, but I would have thought that a broom would do the job nearly as well, anyway I'll let you guy's make up you own mind.

Via http://www.loadhandler.com/rake.php

 Well not really, just couldn't help myself :-)  NAIL - A slender piece