What's new - Health and Safety in the Office Environment?

Posted by Richard Forster on 4 May 2016
So you thought you were safe and healthy because you work in an office environment? Well, maybe it is time to think again! Both Safe Work Australia and WorkSafe Victoria have been busy on the publications front on issues that may affect office workers. While working in an office may seem r...
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Indoor Air Quality and Mould in Office and Residential Buildings

Posted on 19 April 2016
Odours and mould in buildings may be experienced by some people and if it persists, can generate high levels of concern in people living and working in that environment.  Poor indoor air quality (IAQ) can result from a number of causes such as  inadequate ventilation; poorly maintained ...
Posted in:Peter Attwood  

Andrews Government increases the number of agencies dealing with Asbestos

Posted on 2 April 2016
The Andrews Government has established the VAEA with a mission to remove all asbestos by 2020.
The Andrews Labor Government will establish a dedicated agency to target and prioritise the removal of asbestos in Government buildings across Victoria.
Minister for Finance Robin Scott toda...
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Total Facilities Expo 6th- 7th April - Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Posted on 2 April 2016
HAZCON will be at the Total Facilities Expo at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from  6-7th April. Come and see us at Stand A37; we look forward to speaking with you.
Facility Managers can Struggle to Manage HSE in Many Buildings Facility managers often have a dif...
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The roles and responsibilities of Supervisors and Managers-The buck stops with the people who have management and control of the workplace.

Posted on 1 March 2016
A number of WorkSafe prosecutions involving industrial accidents has highlighted the level of responsibility placed on managers and supervisors. In one of the  cases, the Supervisor was aware of the inadequate guarding of the plant and the poor work practices used on the site. The acciden...
Posted in:Peter Attwood  

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