Asbestos in the Workplace
UNITED SERVICES UNION WATER AND SEWER VOCATIONAL GROUP UPDATE: The USU is committed to advocate for the correct handling of discarded toxic materials and the use of relevant safety apparatus.
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Asbestos
Your Safety Should Not Be a Secret
The USU was informally and formally advised by Blacktown City Council on Monday 3rd December that Council had discovered asbestos under the carpet on Level 1 of the Civic Centre during renovations.
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Asbestos Alert @ Blackheath Tip
This morning we have received information alleging that Blackheath Tip is potentially contaminated with asbestos.
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ASBESTOS UPDATE @ Blue Mountains Council
The United Services Union has recently become aware of an asbestos contamination at the Lawson Stockpile site.
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Asbestos alert @ Blue Mountains Council
On Wednesday 25 October 2017 USU Delegates, Health and Safety Representatives, and a USU Industrial Officer met with Greg Maddaford a Senior Inspector of Safework NSW.
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A big business wish list for Dutton and the Coalition
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