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Lands Dept Occupational Health & SafetyExecutive, 26 May 2008
Report adopted
In July 2007 the PSA instigated the evacuation of areas of the Department of Lands, Queens Square site due to reported potential asbestos exposure. An investigation by an independent consultant was conducted to correct and update a previous hazardous materials report and a hazardous materials working group was established with PSA representation. During this period the PSA negotiated a process to develop the Department's OH&S policies. To date the Department, and the PSA, have developed policies concerning: Policies being worked on are a Field Officers Policy and a Contractor Management Policy. The Contractor Management policy became a focus after several reported incidents indicated the Department had insufficient risk management processes and control measures relating to contractors. These included an incident whereby paint fumes caused a second evacuation of the Queens Square site with staff requiring medical treatment and other incidents resulting in potential lead exposure. After a further incident this year, despite the PSA's efforts to urge the Department to take its OH&S responsibilities more seriously, the PSA has now commenced an OH&S investigation which is proceeding by way of interviews of staff concerned. 02 9220 0926 Contact Details Stephen Spencer, Industrial Officer Ph: 02 9220 0926 |
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