Updated every 10 minutes of every day en-au Copyright: (C) Reed Business Information http://ferret.com.au http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Getex/Dust-deposit-gauges-for-construction-or-mining-sites-n823077 Dust Deposit Gauges - A simple method for monitoring dust generated from your construction or mining work activities. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Getex/Getex-discuss-programme-for-site-assessment-and-cleanup-n822052 In NSW, the assessment of how “clean” is defined in relation to a site, to incoming fill or to soil to be disposed of and is regulated by different sections of the NSW Department of Environment and Cl Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Getex/Getex-take-up-underground-storage-tank-decommissioning-and-removal-project-n821927 Getex provided OHS and environmental management services during an Underground Storage Tank (UST) decommissioning and removal project at Armidale. The project involved the decommissioning and removal Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Getex/Getex-assist-insurance-industry-to-manage-hailstorm-asbestos-hazards-n821792 On December 2007, a severe hailstorm with heavy rain, strong winds and giant hail hit Western and North Western areas of Sydney. The worst affected areas were Blacktown, Baulkham Hills, Hornsby, Mt Dr Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Getex/Public-Transport-provider-deploys-Getex-Urgent-Response-Strategy-to-assess-asbestos-exposure-risk-n821920 In 2006, several passenger terminals within a metropolitan transport system had building materials, which were thought to be asbestos containing materials. The Public Transport provider reacted by clo Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Getex/Survey-of-hazardous-materials-and-risk-assessment-for-Sydney-Harbour-Federation-Trust-by-Getex-n821838 In January 2007, Getex carried out a detailed hazardous materials survey for buildings and structures remaining at Middle Head, a total of 36 buildings. Based on the findings of the survey, a Hazardous Materials Management Plan was prepared. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Getex/Getex-discuss-importance-of-asbestos-survey-n821604 Trained Asbestos Consultants employed by Getex can act as Competent Persons in accordance with the NOHSC: 3003 (2005) and NOHSC: 2002(2005) documents and OH&S Regulations 2001. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Getex/Getex-complete-remediation-of-council-land-contaminated-with-soil-containing-heavy-metals-and-asbestos-n821842 In June 2007, Getex worked alongside a Western Sydney City Council to remediate illegally dumped contaminated soil stockpiles from unused council land. Getex collected samples for soil disposal (class Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Getex/Getex-discuss-different-methods-to-measure-dust-and-airborne-particulates-problem-n821603 Airborne dust and particulates are regulated in different ways by Environmental authorities and by Occupational Health and Safety regulatory authorities. Mon, 9 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Getex/Getex-discuss-control-measures-to-prevent-Silica-dust-exposure-at-workplace-n821598 The strategy for controlling the risk associated with silica and other hazardous materials in a particular workplace will vary depending on client needs, site specific issues, the extent, condition and the nature of the hazardous materials and legislative requirements. Fri, 6 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Getex/Getex-discuss-procedures-for-dust-removal-in-asbestos-cement-roofs-n821593 Dust which has accumulated on surfaces found underneath an asbestos cement roof may be a potential problem. And this may depend more upon other factors such as the intended use of the building, the li Thu, 5 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Getex/Getex-discuss-importance-of-Occupational-Hygienists-in-asbestos-removal-work-n821592 Getex are specialist consulting and testing company in the occupational hygiene and environmental fields. When submitting an application to councils for development, many homeowners are asked whether their home contain asbestos. Wed, 4 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Getex/Getex-training-course-helps-to-identify-potential-asbestos-in-wastes-n821568 Getex have developed a training course that can help the waste facility personnel to identify possible asbestos waste by sight when loads arrive at the facility. Tue, 3 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Getex/Getex-discuss-procedures-for-protection-against-Chromium-VI-exposure-n821565 Workers removing paint containing Cr VI must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow personal hygiene procedures. The importance of paying full attention to rigorous personal hygiene procedures is often overlooked. Getex have found that the importance of this aspect should not be underestimated and should be reinforced with personnel working with Chromium VI on a regular basis. Mon, 2 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Getex/Getex-discuss-importance-of-clearance-inspection-for-asbestos-removal-n821552 According to Getex, a clearance inspection is an examination of the area, which has undergone an asbestos removal. It is undertaken prior to completion of asbestos work in that area. It is the principal component in determining the successful removal of asbestos containing materials (ACM). Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Getex/Getex-assists-ANSTO-to-meet-OH-S-regulation-requirements-for-asbestos-n673794 Getex recently completed a large scale asbestos survey of over 94 buildings over two sites at the Lucas Heights nuclear facility. Fri, 13 Jul 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Getex/Getex-prepares-Material-Safety-Data-Sheets-n673677 An MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) is a document that describes the chemical and physical properties of a material and provides advice on safe handling and use of the material. Mon, 9 Jul 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Getex/Getex-Removes-Hazardous-Materials-Maintaining-Occupational-Safety-Regulations-n673303 Getex recently completed monitoring of a large scale hazardous materials removal project underway out of hours in a highly sensitive setting (a commercial retail store). Project activities were carefully managed in close consultation with the client. Tue, 26 Jun 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Getex/Getex-completes-monitoring-of-hazardous-materials-removal-project-n673288 Getex recently completed monitoring of a large scale hazardous materials removal project underway out of hours in a highly sensitive setting (a commercial retail store). Tue, 26 Jun 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Getex/Getex-offers-asbestos-training-courses-n673142 Getex's qualified asbestos trainers can provide your facility’s staff with the skills to identify asbestos, choose appropriate asbestos safety equipment and manage your occupational requirements in regards to asbestos. Tue, 19 Jun 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Getex/Getex-assists-City-of-Canada-Bay-Council-n672632 Getex is currently assisting the City of Canada Bay Council to establish a register of asbestos content in its buildings and other structural assets. Thu, 31 May 2007 10:00:00 GMT