When the rich wage war, it’s the poor who die Jean-Paul Sartre 1 The Karijini National Park in the Pilbara region of Western Australia is an impressive tourist destination surrounded by enchanting ochre escarpments with deep intermingling emerald green gorges. However, the spectacular scenery … [Read more...] about Dulce et decorum est
Asbestos
The air that I breathe
DOWNLOAD THE FULL ARTICLE HERE: [download id="99894"] 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 … [Read more...] about The air that I breathe
White Lung
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 … [Read more...] about White Lung
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 … [Read more...] about Work Method Statements
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 … [Read more...] about Canberra Builder Under Investigation for Serious Breach of Health and Safety Laws
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' … [Read more...] about Dealing with asbestos removal
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 … [Read more...] about Asbestos Audits and Inspections
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 … [Read more...] about Mesothelioma
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 … [Read more...] about Dangers of Dust in the Workplace and How To Handle It
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 … [Read more...] about Asbestos training – avoiding the health effects of exposure to asbestos