Posts by Wendy McEwan
Watch and learn from Asbestos and Silica videos
Did you know we have lots of videos on our website featuring research, personal stories, education and more for our Tradies and Apprentices? You can find them under the Education Tab in the Asbestos and Silica videos for Apprentices and Tradies. We also have a collection of videos on Asbestos Disease for families and those…
Read MoreNew infographic to help identify your risk with crystalline silica work
If you or your workers are carrying out a crystalline silica process or processes, you must identify whether those processes meet the definition of ‘high risk crystalline silica work’. A new infographic created by WorkSafe helps to identify if your processes meet the requirements. Read more information and download the infographic >
Read MoreACV/GARDS July 2022 Newsletter
Take a look at our July 2022 Newsletter with some great articles and news on what we have been doing in recent months. A big thank you to our team and the businesses who support us to make the newsletter possible.
Read MoreAsbestos Disclosure in residential properties
If you are buying or selling a house, or are a Landlord or Tenant, there are some responsibilities around Asbestos Disclosure you need to be aware of to help keep everyone safe. Watch these two new videos to learn more: Disclosure of asbestos in residential property: Information for renters and landlords  Disclosure of asbestos…
Read MoreAccommodation near Hospitals
A great new website we wanted to tell you about is MediStays, created to help you find somewhere close and safe to stay when you or a loved one is having hospital treatment. MediStays assists patients, carers and families needing accommodation near hospitals and clinics in Victoria. MediStays also provides accommodation for interstate and international…
Read MoreLatrobe Valley Asbestos Taskforce
The Latrobe Valley Asbestos Taskforce was established by the Victorian Government in 2019 to undertake a review into how asbestos is managed in the Latrobe Valley. As a collective the taskforce and GARDS have done some important work together towards asbestos awareness and health. Key Focus Areas of the taskforce The taskforce will: develop a…
Read MoreHow long do I have to live?
A new website by My Cancer Companion that presents information and treatments on Lung disease from around the world. Read an article called ‘How long do I have to live?’ https://www.mycancercompanion.com/content/how-long-do-i-have-to-live? Check out the many articles: https://www.mycancercompanion.com/content Visit the full site: https://www.mycancercompanion.com
Read MoreThink Twice About Asbestos Webinar
Watch a recording of our Asbestos webinar that took place on 26 November 2021. If you missed it or are interested in the issues around asbestos please take time to watch the video, it takes about an hour and tells a lot about what is happening in this area. We hope you will find it…
Read MoreAsbestos Awareness Week 2021
Asbestos Awareness Week is November 22 – 28 The National Asbestos Awareness Week 2021 Stakeholder Campaign Pack, created by the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency, contains a great range of free information, posters, social media graphics, fact sheets and press ads available to use. All resources and assets are available via dropbox for download in…
Read MoreRead the GARDS November 21 Newsletter
Take a look at our November 2021 Newsletter, with some great articles and news on what we have been doing in recent months. A big thank you to our team and the businesses who support us to make the newsletter possible.
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