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Latest ACV/GARDS Asbestos News May 2020 Edition out now
Take a look at our latest newsletter – hope you find it an interesting read https://gards.org/newsletters/
Read MoreHazelwood Demolition information May 2020
Please see the updated pdf news on the demolition of the Hazelwood Power Station including Chimney demolition, Demolition timeframe, Environmental Considerations and Exclusion Zones.
Read MoreSupport Groups and Events Cancelled – COVID-19
Please note – As of 17th March 2020 all our events and support groups – Gippsland & Metro meetings are cancelled at this present time for our members and public safety due to COVID-19 – we will notify you by this medium when our support groups and events recommence. If you wish to contact us…
Read MoreAsbestos & Silica Awareness Chisholm TAFE Frankston Carpenters 2020
#Asbestos & Silica – 12th March 2020 – the ACV/GARDS team visited the Frankston campus of Chisholm TAFE – apprentice Carpenters – 20 new apprentices who listened to an asbestos & silica awareness session – they were a switched on bunch who asked lots of questions around all things asbestos & silica – the feed…
Read MoreAsbestos Awareness Orana Seniors Club 2020
The 5th March ACV/GARDS conducted a presentation to the Orana Senior Citizens Club – 30 senior citizens listened to a very informative talk on asbestos from the past – present and future perspective. Those that attended enjoyed the videos shown and samples that they could view. Many questions were asked and a few of the…
Read MoreAsbestos & Silica Awareness Chisholm TAFE Dandenong Carpenters 2020
#Asbestos & #Silica – 6th March 2020 – the ACV/GARDS team visited the Dandenong campus of Chisholm TAFE – apprentice Carpenters – 21 x 1st year and pre -apprentices listened to an asbestos & silica awareness session – they were a switched on bunch who asked lots of questions around all things asbestos & silica –…
Read MoreAsbestos & Silica Awareness Gippsland TAFE Painting & Deco 2020
#Asbestos & Silica – 4th March 2020 – the ACV/GARDS team had a visit from the Newborough campus – Painting & Deccrating Dept of TAFE Gippsland – 15 apprentices came for an asbestos & silica awareness session – great questions and terrific conversation around all things asbestos & silica – thank you to Davin for organising…
Read MoreBushfire Recovery – Asbestos Safety Guide
Managing Asbestos Risks during Bushfire Recovery – Information Sheet Assess Control Assure acknowledges the challenges Australians have faced as a result of bushfires over the past few months, and extend their deepest sympathies to everyone impacted. With many people returning to effected communities to assess damage and many important priorities taking shape, the risk asbestos…
Read MoreThe woman who saved 25 lives – story donated by the Australian Women’s Weekly 2020
The woman who saved 25 lives – This story was donated to us by the Australian Women’s Weekly with photos – thank you for sharing this wonderful story for our members – Thank you Gary Nunn for compiling this wonderful story Originally published in the January 2020 edition of The Australian Women’s Weekly. Page 68…
Read MoreAsbestos Safety After Bushfires 2020
Wednesday, 08 January 2020 Asbestos is a potential hazard when returning to bushfire affected properties. Do not enter sites that have been affected by fire unless you have been advised by authorities it is safe to do so. State and territories have issued advice and these links are provided below for your information. At the…
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