The É«ÀÇÉçÇømet with the Office of Emergency Management on 16 April 2020 following reports of significant Work Health and Safety (WHS) issues members have endured; particularly overwork and fatigue.
At the meeting, the É«ÀÇÉçÇøidentified that adequate systems for dealing with WHS matters were required to manage and ensure safe working practices.
The É«ÀÇÉçÇøproposed that the OEM allocate dedicated resources to WHS matters. This includes the monitoring of WHS issues as undertaken by an individual independent of the daily operations.
The É«ÀÇÉçÇøalso proposed that the WHS Committee recommence meeting again on a monthly basis. The OEM was receptive to this and undertook to make the necessary arrangements. We will provide further updates to members once dates have been established.
Your É«ÀÇÉçÇøstaff
Alex Sala Organiser
Monika Wunderlin Industrial Officer
What can you do?
- Encourage your colleagues to join the É«ÀÇÉçÇøonline at:
- Give a copy of this bulletin to your colleagues.
- Print this bulletin and put it up on your notice board.
- Get involved as a É«ÀÇÉçÇøDelegate or Contact: get in touch with your Organiser.