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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UNION WIN! Inquiry launched into sustainable local government jobs, services and funding
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Shoalhaven City Council’s decision to outsource public toilet cleaners ‘reprehensible’, says union
The decision to outsource public toilet cleaners will free up $400,000 in council’s budget...
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