What are we breathing into our body from using Breathing Apparatus?
Attending Safety Training at Newcastle Rescue & Consultancy understands and supports the quest for knowledge includes failure, and that just because one person may know less than others, they should not be afraid to ask rather than pretend they already know. “(There’s) no such thing as a stupid question” People often think, “I’m sure everyone knows this...Read More
Asbestos registers at the workplace – guidance now published
An asbestos register is a workplace safety management tool that records the location, type, condition and date of identification of all asbestos and asbestos containing materials at your workplace. follow the link to find a guide that will help you understand: what an asbestos register is and when your workplace needs one, and how to develop and maintain a comprehensive asbestos register....Read More
Tradies are being warned of deadly disease caused by inhaling silica dust
New from Newcastle Rescue is now training for 10830NAT – Course in crystalline silica exposure prevention. On successful completion of the silica exposure prevention training course, participants will be issued with a Statement of Attainment. https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/10830NAT The course will provide information on: • Identification, safe handling and appropriate control...Read More
Newcastle Airport International Terminal
Newcastle Rescue & Consultancy Pty Ltd have been offering high risk safety training since 2011 in Australia & overseas. Our team’s vast knowledge base & decades of experience are continuously utilised in both public & private sectors, for training, consultancy & high-risk standby services. We provide a variety of safety services including nationally recognised...Read More
Hunter offshore wind project opens door to job, investment opportunities
Equinor country representative Thomas Hansen admitted the Hunter was an attractive area for the development of offshore wind projects. “That’s mainly due to the strong wind resources, energy demand, infrastructure, industrial capabilities and workforce already there,” he said. “Offshore wind also provides the perfect opportunity to diversify Newcastle’s economy by pivoting thousands of jobs in...Read More
Real-world, hands-on experience key to all students’ success
The University of Newcastle has announced that from 2023 onwards, all undergraduate programs will include a placement embedded in a workplace. The rollout of work-integrated learning to all degrees is with good reason, with data from the Australian Skills Commission report in 2021 finding that 75 per cent of employers look for experience before considering an applicant, while 40 per cent of...Read More
Congratulations to the 2022 Work Health and Safety Excellence Showcase Champions
Newcastle Rescue & Consultancy Pty Ltd had the privilege to deliver Silica Awareness Training to Core Project Group Pty Ltd, this training provided clear and concise outcomes to ensure their teams can minimise the associated risks when working with silica products in the construction industry. Congratulations to the Core Project Group as WHS Safety Champions. Read more from the below...Read More
Safe Work Australia has released a 10-year national strategy designed to reduce workplace fatalities, injuries and illnesses
Safe Work Australia lays out ambitious 10-year vision The need for an ongoing dedication and commitment from all stakeholders — governments, persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs), workers, industry, unions and WHS practitioners — to continue to ensure that workers return home safely remains critically important. Serious injury and illness across Australian workplaces directly...Read More