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New Website Launch
Australian Safety Equipment launched MedLab Safety website for Medical and Laboratory Safety Supplies for time and value conscious consumers. This website resulted from customer feedback of the need to supply bulk discounts on high volume disposable clothing. I would be interested in hearing your thoughts and feedback. As a grand opening offer to Australian Safety Equipment customers, I invite you to use the June discount keyword on the MedLab Safety site.
Discount Voucher:
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News and Reviews:
ACTU Resolution on National Skills Shortage*
15 June 2005
The ACTU calls for the focus of the skills debate to shift from the recognition of a critical shortage to an identification of the immediate and longer term solutions.
The ACTU notes that there is now widespread recognition of a major skills shortage in the traditional trade areas (including construction, metal manufacturing, electrical and vehicle trades). The ACTU notes that this skills shortage has been recognized by the union movement as critical for some time but, until recently was largely ignored by federal government and employers.
The ACTU recognises that the existing skill shortage requires immediate action and sustained longer term strategies. In doing so, the ACTU endorses the role of Industry Skills Councils as a primary source of relevant and timely information on emerging skill needs for Australian industry.
With increased government and employer investment and some policy adjustment a skills crisis can be averted.
The ACTU strongly opposes any attempts by employers and governments to use skills shortages to implement short-term knee jerk strategies that do nothing to address the long term need to develop a sound skill base in Australia. In particular the ACTU reaffirms our commitment to VET and school based apprenticeships and rejects the Prime Minister's call for young people to leave school at year 10 for the purpose of entering into a trade, recognising that such an approach will ultimately deny young people the breadth of opportunities that arise with a year 12 completion.
* Source -Australian Council of Trade Unions Newsroom article ACTU Resolution on National Skills Shortage- To read the complete article click on the site: www.actu.asn.au
Workplace Hazard - Snot?
With the onset of winter, the season generally associated with colds and flus, many staff members are likely to be struck with these generally non-fatal yet trying and costly illnesses.
A potential safety threat to workplace environments is not only transference of these germs, but that of waste removal. Many staff members afflicted with these illnesses may not be in a position or willing to take time off work to recuperate and as such are likely to bring these germs to work with them. Undoubtedly they will be blowing their noses, coughing and sneezing as they continue to work and disposing of their dirty tissues at work also. These dirty tissues end up in the bins in the work environment which are then disposed of by the cleaners or those responsible for waste elimination at the workplace. Whilst the problem may be gone for those with the illness the risk is still there. Whether this potential risk is translated into actual risk is dependant upon the safety precautions that the cleaners use when performing their duties. Are they wearing suitable personal protective equipment such as gloves or face masks's Is the use of personal protective equipment backed up by appropriate personal hygiene methods such as hand washing.
It is unlikely that the chances of creating a significant airborne risk are high, however the point is that such hazards need to be considered in risk assessments and appropriate training provided to staff members. As with most workplace tasks, it is important to assess the risks and determine if your staff are suitably covered.
Featured Article:
Airline Filters
Air quality is one of the most overlooked components of a respiratory protection program. This is cause for concern especially when workplaces such as welding and paint shops often contain toxic fumes, vapours and dust or have low oxygen levels. Breathing air without suitable respiratory protection in such hazardous environments can lead to long term damage to your health.*
Compressor systems often produce air that does not meet the minimum requirements for respirator breathing air. Even if the atmosphere is clean, contaminants can reach the respirator wearer if drawn in at the compressor intake or picked up from plant air piping system. Many of the contaminants present in compressed air can be removed through the use of filters.
By installing a compressed air purifier/filter such as an airline filter regulator between the compressor and the operator, unwanted compressor oil, odour and dust particles are removed, making the resultant air many times cleaner than the air we normally breathe. It is important to note that some airline filter regulators will not remove or block carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide fumes therefore these gases are likely to be present within your work environment, then the use of a specific air purifying system may be required.
One such supplied air respirator system is the domnick hunter BA2 Air Line Filter Regulator. This Air Line Filter is designed to provide breathing quality air to a higher level than specified in AS/NZS1715:1994 for oil mist, vapour, odour and particulate removal. It utilizes two separate stages of air treatment combined together in one compact die-cast housing unit which is guaranteed for 10 years (under normal recommended use). The 1st Stage filter is a Grade AA element with high efficiency filtration for removal of particles down to 0.01 micron including water and oil aerosols. The 2nd Stage filter is a replaceable activated carbon element for the removal of oil vapour and hydrocarbon odours.
* Source - Use of Personal Protective Equipment at Work: A Guidance Note (published by WorkCover Nov 1996).
Events and Training:
Mine Safety and Health Management Summit
29-30 June 2005
Duxton Hotel
Perth, WA
Integrating the latest perspectives on behavioural safety, risk assessment and legislation for Mine Safety and Health management to drive a zero harm safety culture. Nine industry and cross sector case studies, two government addresses and four expert commentaries are brought together in a benchmarking forum to present you with the latest perspectives on safety, health and legislation in mining.
Contact details available at www.minesafe.org
2005 Safety Awards
Presentation Lunch
Thursday 28 July 2005
Hyatt Hotel, Canberra
Commonwealth Ave, Yarralumla
For further details and registration information click on:
www.comcare.gov.au/pdf_files/safety-awards-invite.pdf
National Safety Council
93rd Annual Congress & Expo
Orlando, Florida
United States of America
Congress
17-23 September 2005
The Congress is a well established annual event which includes the annual meeting of the Council and educational sessions. Educational sessions range from broad-based to industry-specific topics and are offered to both the seasoned-professional and newcomers to the safety and health arena. Both technical sessions and professional development seminars are offered as part of the educational program.
Expo
21-23 September 2005
The Expo is the world's largest annual safety and health exhibits, drawing over 750 exhibiting companies. It's a forum where over 750 manufacturers of safety, health and environmental products and services meet with safety and health professionals to demonstrate and showcase the latest in safety.
For further information and registration details click on
www.appcluster05.com/nsc2005splash.cfm
World Congress
18-22 September 2005
The World Congress on Safety and Health at Work will be held in the USA for the first time. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet and network with experts from around the world.
For further information and registration details, click on www.safety2005.org
The Safety Show -Sydney
The Safety Conference -Sydney
26-28 October 2005
Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park
Sponsored by Workcover (NSW), this is NSW's only dedicated Workplace Health and Safety Trade Show. The 2005 event boasts an exciting range of new features including a dedicated Building and Electrical Safety Feature, Free Safety Tours led by industry experts and a Live Demonstration Area where OHS products can be put to the test.
For further information and registration details check out www.thesafetyshow.com.
Safety Trivia for the Month
The first respirator was called the "Iron Lung" and was invented by Philip Drinker and Louis Agassiz Shaw- who used an iron box and two vacuum cleaners.
# The information above is provided as a general outline and is not intended to be a definitive statement on the subject matter.
# Professional advice should be sought before any action is taken in relation to the matters described above.
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How to motivate your team to wear PPE?
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