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SafeWork SA warns employers against asbestos removal

Wednesday 03 December 2008

SAFEWORK SA is warning employers to follow guidelines and laws to safely remove asbestos after a company was penalised for breaching workplace safety regulations.


Asbestos Awareness Week kicks off in Melbourne

Monday 24 November 2008

ASBESTOS Awareness Week has got underway to support and commemorate individuals and families affected by the fatal illness.


Asbestos Awareness Week

Tuesday 18 November 2008

ASBESTOS Awareness Week will be held between 24 and 30 November 2008, and will commemorate and support individuals and families affected by asbestos-related illnesses.


Report on asbestos literature finds little research

Thursday 30 October 2008

THE AUSTRALIAN Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC) has released a report on the national and international literature available for the management and control of Asbestos.


Employers’ asbestos obligations

Wednesday 03 September 2008

GETEX has written a guide on the obligations of employers in regards to asbestos at the workplace.


Safety Council to research workplace asbestos

Monday 11 August 2008

THE AUSTRALIAN Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC) will research the workplace management of in-situ asbestos.


New compensation laws for asbestos victims

Tuesday 27 May 2008

VICTORIA will introduce new compensation laws for workers who develop asbestos-related diseases.


Asbestos in brake and clutch linings

Thursday 15 May 2008

THE Queensland Department of Mines and Energy has warned mines about the possible presence of white asbestos in brake and clutch linings.


Safety guide to working with asbestos

Tuesday 25 March 2008

WORKCOVER NSW has released a guide to working with asbestos which details the identification, handling and disposal of asbestos material.


Mechanic wins asbestos compensation

Wednesday 20 February 2008

A Perth motor mechanic has won $840,000 compensation in a landmark case after he was exposed to asbestos in brake linings while working at two Ford car dealerships.


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