[Design and Technology] OH&S courses

[Dawes, Paul j]

Also note that the hearing tests are paid for by the department - make sure you send the bill to your regional OH&S office - something I didn't know until I started reading through the department website.  We use Hearlink - they come to site and the testing takes about 5 minutes/teacher.

Paul Dawes
Materials & Design Technology Manager
Patterson River Secondary College
Eel Race Road, Carrum 3197
(t) 8770 6700
(f) 9786 9810
(m) 0417 983 711
 
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From: destech-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:destech-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Maryann AUGUSTINUS
Sent: Friday, 18 February 2011 5:48 PM
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Subject: Re: OH&S courses


Grace is also the person to speak to if you are having OHS problems in the technology area. 

She is very understanding and will make sure issues are dealt with promptly, often bypassing the schools hierarchy.

Are you all aware that if you need to wear earmuffs when using machinery, a hearing test is required by law every 2 years.

I did not know that until I became the OHS rep last year and did the course.

I have been teaching 20 years and in all that time was never made aware! 

Regards Maryann

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