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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NAIDOC Celebrations – one day additional leave for LG members
As members would be aware NAIDOC week celebrations are held across Australia each July to...
Media Release Shoalhaven City Council: Council Proposes to take away secure jobs with Public Amenities Proposal
The USU condemns council’s proposal from Operations Director Paul Keech to contract out the Public...
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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