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Gillard’s new report: the blueprint for national OHS harmonisation? (16/02/2009)

... at the Safety In Action Conference in April, is one of the authors of a five-year study of Australia’s occupational health and safety inspectorates. Adamant that consistent national legislation doesn’t mean every state safety Act needs to be ...

Kreisson Legal discuss risk indicators of insolvent trading (16/02/2009)

... steps where their companies have become insolvent. Consequently, directors call in insolvency experts to examine the health of their books and in some cases, call in administrators also.Understanding the warning signs of insolvency and ...

Getex assist insurance industry to manage hailstorm asbestos hazards (13/02/2009)

... the asbestos fibres are firmly bound in a cement matrix and fractured asbestos sheets generally pose a minimal risk to health.It was considered important that this risk be assessed by asbestos consultants/ occupational hygienists experienced ...

OHS and risk management training courses from CGU Safety and Risk Services (11/02/2009)

... and committee members: Participants can learn about relevant legislation and key principles, which enable Health and Safety Representatives to perform their role.Certificate III in occupational health and safety: Nationally recognised training ...

Getex point out the importance of asbestos survey

Getex discuss importance of asbestos survey (10/02/2009)

... and determine and record the asbestos type, in order to manage the risk.It must also satisfy The NSW Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001. Under the NSW Occupational Health and Safety ACT 2000, an employer is required to take ...

Loaded heavy trucks encountering problems with the soft earth

Getex complete remediation of council land contaminated with soil containing heavy metals and asbestos (10/02/2009)

... with strict adherence to the standard procedures for the removal of asbestos as outlined in the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC) guidelines “Code of Practice for the Safe Removal of Asbestos [NOHSC:2002(2005)]”.As an ...

Solution for dust and airborne particulates problem from Getex

Getex discuss different methods to measure dust and airborne particulates problem (9/02/2009)

... This is because more and more studies are showing that long term exposure to very fine dust particles results in serious health damage. Getex provide solution for dust and airborne particulates problem.Airborne dust and particulates are ...

Safe access platform that suits all common size roll-back trailers

MaxiTRANS use No Bolt Operations’ platforms for safe access to roll-back trailers (9/02/2009)

... custom-made platform has solved an occupational health and safety access issue for Australia’s producer of road transport trailing solutions. Most trailers can be accessed relatively easily through an opening at the back over the bumper. The ...

Getex discuss control measures to prevent Silica dust exposure at workplace (6/02/2009)

... Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) and Environmental services company which provide an integrated range of consulting, monitoring and testing services covering silica and other hazardous materials.The strategy for controlling the risk ...

Occupational hygiene services and hazardous materials management from SESA (6/02/2009)

... testing and assessment of mould and indoor air quality (IAQ) or indoor environmental quality (IEQ) to evaluate health risks associated with unacceptable risk situations and recommend required remedial actions.Workplace hazard management is also a ...

Michael Quinlan stresses the importance of union influence for workplace safety (6/02/2009)

... Institute of Australia podcast, was one of the authors of a five year research programme into Australia's occupational health and safety inspectorates.Quinlan spoke ahead of his April 2 address to the Safety in Action Conference in Melbourne ...

Getex discuss procedures for dust removal in asbestos cement roofs (5/02/2009)

... then a license is not required”. The definition of Licensed Work is found within Chapter 10 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001. Licensed work includes: Demolition work Restricted demolition work Friable asbestos ...

Occupational Hygienists’ role in asbestos removal work plan

Getex discuss importance of Occupational Hygienists in asbestos removal work (4/02/2009)

... evaluation and control of environmental factors associated with the workplace which may cause illness, impaired health and wellbeing, or significant discomfort and inefficiency amongst workers or members of the public. Environmental factors can be ...

National Instruments release NI USB-4432 portable bus-powered dynamic signal acquisition module (4/02/2009)

... vibration measurement suite.The sound and vibration measurement suite is suitable for machine monitoring, machine health and machine efficiency applications. Engineers can develop applications faster by using examples for tachometer ...

Australian Exhibitions & Conferences organise Safety In Action and Materials Handling trade shows (4/02/2009)

... In Action and Melbourne Materials Handling trade shows will present hundreds of suppliers of occupational health and safety (OHS) and materials handling products and services – as diverse as asbestos removal and corporate wellness programmes – ...

General Mat Company release GMC Workmate No 824 anti-fatigue and safety mat (3/02/2009)

... Mat Company have released new anti-fatigue and safety mats to help employers meet occupational health and safety obligations in wet and dry areas of workplaces.GMC Workmate No 824 anti-fatigue and safety mat features a combination of ...

Anti-slip treatment for floors from Grip Guard Non Slip (3/02/2009)

... or even fatal. Those over the age of 65 who break a hip often will not recover from the injuries and develop additional health issues as a result.Grip Guard Non Slip anti-slip treatment provides protection from the dangers of slip and fall ...

General Mat Company warn against blind spot for underfoot safety (2/02/2009)

... adjacent muscles now account for more than 50% of new workers compensation cases recorded by the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission.One recent successful prosecution involved the proprietor of a public building who had ...

Getex discuss procedures for protection against Chromium VI exposure (2/02/2009)

... fat metabolism. Exposure to excess Chromium is ranked as in the worst 10% of compounds hazardous to ecosystems and human health.Zinc Chromate dust is distinctively yellow. As a dry film, it is inert and presents no risks provided it is not ...

Mats for indoor and outdoor use from General Mat Company (30/01/2009)

... Hotel reception areas, grocery stores, hospitals and manufacturing facilities often use this matting to benefit workers’ health. Drain-though anti-fatigue mats are suitable for kitchen/food service areas, where grease or water is often ...

Danisco clinical study documents positive effects of a probiotic-prebiotic formulation (30/01/2009)

... a study of the potential synbiotic effect of dietary supplementation with a probiotic culture and prebiotic lactitol in healthy seniors.Published in the British Journal of Nutrition, the study found the probiotic-prebiotic combination ...

Emona Instruments release 2009 Instrumentation catalogue (30/01/2009)

... and educators.The 2009 edition features two new sections. One section includes Biomedical Safety Testing for healthcare and healthcare services industries, covering NBIP and SPO2 simulators. The other section covers Electrosurgical Diathermy ...

Bibby Financial Services discuss economic crisis in small businesses (30/01/2009)

... offender, taking more than 60 days to pay bills.Reports of chronic slowness in payments by New South Wales public health bodies in recent days indicate government organisations are not always quick to pay invoices.Bibby Financial Services ...

Getex discuss importance of clearance inspection for asbestos removal (30/01/2009)

... to NSW Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001, an employer must ensure that asbestos work is carried out in accordance with NOHSC: 2002 (2005). Control and performance of certain aspects of the work must be undertaken by a Competent Person ...

Bollard protection sleeves from Barrier Security Products (29/01/2009)

... damaged. These sleeves make the bollards safer especially in food handling plants where bollards cannot be painted for health ...

Interactive training programme on health from Worksafe Medics (28/01/2009)

... tailor-made training programme called “Fit for Work Fit for Life”. This programme details the relationship between a healthy body, a healthy mind and a healthy worker.The programme explains the link between fatigue and stress management and ...

Asbestos inspection to locate and assess materials suspected of containing asbestos

Safe Environments discuss types of asbestos inspections (28/01/2009)

... testing for asbestos until a later time. This is usually before demolition, refurbishment or to assess the potential health risk due to deterioration of the presumed asbestos material.Type 2 - Location and assessment inspections (sampling ...

Compact and cost-efficient Enviro compressor

New Enviro range compressors available from Champion Compressors (28/01/2009)

... tank-mounted Enviro series delivers reliable compressor performance, while offering a number of built-in Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) features.The Enviro is a simple, reliable and economical compressor and is factory fitted with ...

Minimise health risks with pre travel medical care

Travel medical care services from Worksafe Medics (26/01/2009)

... and disease. Minimising unnecessary risk is essential to ensuring staff operate to full potential at all times.Health risks can be minimised with proper pre travel medical care. Immunisations are an effective way of decreasing the risk of ...

Corporate health education and wellness programmes from Worksafe Medics (23/01/2009)

... Medics' team of doctors and nurses assists executives and corporations to maximise health and wellbeing.The aim is for the individuals to take ownership of their own bodies and maximise their health and quality of life.Worksafe Medics offer ...