NSW offers rebates to small businesses and sole traders who buy and install equipment that makes their workplace safer.
The small business rebate gives up to $500 back to small business owners who buy and install eligible safety items to address a safety problem in their workplace.
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The biggest lung disease crisis since asbestos: Our love of stone kitchen benchtops is killing workersDoctors are worried Australia is facing the worst occupational lung disease crisis since the peak of the asbestos disaster.
Stonemasons who cut engineered stone into a popular type of kitchen benchtop are contracting accelerated silicosis at alarming levels, after being exposed to unsafe levels of silica dust.
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The directive is nearly 30 years old and the personal protective equipment market has undergone significant change since its inception. It was therefore necessary to update the text of the directive to adapt to changes in the market. This change allows for better definition of the roles and responsibilities for everyone involved in the market: manufacturers, importers, distributors and notified bodies.
Read MoreAustralia has the second-highest mesothelioma death rate in the world, trailing only that of the United Kingdom. Mesothelioma, a rare cancer caused by asbestos exposure, is leaving its mark on the nation with more than 10,000 people succumbing to the disease since the early 1980s. According to cancer experts, an additional 25,000 people are expected to die from it over the next four decades.
No Matter What You Do, Safety Starts With You!
It’s recommended that the removal of asbestos materials is performed by a licensed asbestos removalist. However, when renovating or performing maintenance around the home you may come across asbestos containing materials so it’s particularly important you
use the correct Personal Protective Equipment at all times.
Reach out to a Safety Specialist if you’re unsure of any aspect of PPE required to safeguard you against potential asbestos hazards.
Protect Your Hands and Fingers. As Some Tools Can’t Be ReplacedSafety is in your hands. Taking care of your tools every day ensures that your hands and fingers remain unscathed. The 10 Ways To Protect Your Hands post offers great tips to protecting your hands and fingers.
Read MoreDROPS Global offer a range of Dropped Object Prevention Awareness and Training programmes, each derived from industry lessons learned and associated best practice and applicable across the full supply chain.
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