White Lung If there were no bad people there would be no good lawyers Charles Dickens 1 Asbestos is a generic term for a naturally occurring substance that includes six silicate minerals with distinctive elongated fibrous crystals. The soft flexible fibres are easily extruded into a tensile fluffy material, which is resistant to heat, electricity […]
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Work Method Statements
Work Method Statements In the Australian construction industry, work method statements are used to describe and instruct safety management practices for individual jobs, tasks, and equipment use. The statement is a specific set of instructions on how to complete the work safely. Method statements are delivered to the consultant at least three weeks before […]
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Canberra Builder Under Investigation for Serious Breach of Health and Safety Laws
Canberra Builder Under Investigation for Serious Breach of Health and Safety Laws Guest Post Followed by an incident of toxic substance handling in May, 2013, Canberra Builder is held under investigation by WorkSafe ACT, accused of serious breach of health and safety laws. According to Mike McCabe, Commissioner of WorkSafe ACT, the company is currently […]
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Dealing with asbestos removal
Dealing with asbestos realistically demands alternatives to removal The NSW Ombudsman’s appeal for a national asbestos removal program may be unrealistic in the short term but the issue must, and can be, addressed affordably experts argue. “Asbestos is often wrongly thrown into the ‘too hard’ basket,” says Peter O’Connell, managing director of Metro Asbestos Roof […]
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Asbestos Audits and Inspections
Asbestos Audits and Inspections Article courtesy of Safe Environments Asbestos Inspections Asbestos inspections are required for buildings that are likely to contain asbestos. The NSW OHS regulation requires that all buildings suspected of containing asbestos materials must have asbestos inspections conducted. However not all asbestos inspections are the same. The type of asbestos inspections during occupation […]
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Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is a rare cancer, primarily always caused by exposure to asbestos. A toxic mineral used for its fire proofing capabilities, asbestos has been used in a number of occupations – construction, electrical, and power plants to name a few. Many of these workers who have come in contact with the toxin, have developed […]
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Dangers of Dust in the Workplace and How To Handle It
Dangers of Dust in the Workplace and How To Handle It Guest post Introduction Dust is a very dangerous occupational health hazard to millions of workers out there. There are so many sources of dust and almost any manufacturing company produces dust of some form. Some of the most serious respiratory diseases as well as […]
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Asbestos training – avoiding the health effects of exposure to asbestos
Asbestos training – avoiding the health effects of exposure to asbestos Asbestos awareness training is a must for those exposed to asbestos at work or for any other reason, especially when you consider the health risks involved. Asbestos training courses are available online. Asbestos becomes a health hazard when fibres become airborne and are inhaled […]
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Asbestos awareness training to assess risk levels
Asbestos awareness training to assess risk levels If you come in to contact with asbestos products at work or elsewhere, you should consider completing one of the asbestos training courses available online. Asbestos training will allow you to assess and manage the risks involved. If asbestos fibres are in a stable material such as bonded […]
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Do-It-Yourself Home Renovation Projects That Should be Avoided
Do-It-Yourself Home Renovation Projects That Should be Avoided Guest Post It seems like everyone is doing their own do-it-yourself home renovations these days. Whether it is renovating the exterior or interior of a home, an apartment or condo, these types of projects sometimes expose homeowners and their families to toxins and other hazardous materials. Before […]
