Are You Due An Asbestos Re-inspection?
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011
As part of the changes to Work Health & Safety Legislation introduced by the revision of the Work Health & Safety Act 2011 and associated Work Health & Safety Regulation 2011, (current as at January 1, 2016) the requirements within legislation, and where asbestos containing materials remain or are suspected to […]
Safety Concerns for Refugees and Workers as Nauru Asbestos Removal Program Kicks Off
Refugees and local workers on Nauru are being hired to remove asbestos from houses on the island without proper protection from the hazardous material.
The ABC has also learned the material is not being disposed of safely and could pose a future health threat.
The work is linked to a $5.5 million housing renovation scheme announced in […]
Renovation, Refurbishment, Regeneration
The majority of Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) appear to be aware of the existing legislative requirements to have in place an asbestos register for work place situations, and whilst this requirement can be fulfilled by having a survey completed and in turn production of a report suitable for the ongoing management of […]
Hazardous Materials – Helpful Information
Whilst the vast majority of Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances (DG&HS) within workplace environments are captured within routine Health and Safety audits and other safe systems of work in place (such as valid Safety Data Sheets, registers and controlled procedures), there are a number of hazardous materials likely to affect the ongoing management of various […]