Asbestos Awareness Month

If you are thinking about renovating, you must be aware of asbestos. It is important for home owners and renovators to be aware of how to safely manage asbestos in and around the home. Importantly, if you suspect you have asbestos in your home, Dont cut it! Don’t drill it! Don’t drop it! Don’t sand it! Don’t saw it! Don’t scrape it! Don’t scrub it! Don’t dismantle it! Don’t tip it! Don’t waterblast it! Don’t demolish it! And whatever you do… Don’t dump it! Asbestos is a naturally-occurring fibrous silicate mineral. It was considered a versatile product, because it is able to withstand heat, erosion and decay and has fire and water resistant properties. It becomes a health risk when asbestos fibres are released into the air and breathed in. While some people may ensure they follow the regulations and safety requirements to remove small amounts of asbestos themselves, we recommend retaining a licenced asbestos removal professional who is equipped to protect you and your family from the dangers of asbestos dust. In Australia, a complete ban of asbestos and its products became effective in 2003. Most people can’t tell whether building materials contain asbestos just by looking at them. Only scientific testing of a sample of material by an accredited National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) asbestos testing laboratory can confirm the presence of asbestos. For a NATA Lab List call 1800 621 666 or refer to their website at www.nata.com.au. When searching for an asbestos testing facility use a capital A in Asbestos. When working in and around the home or renovating, if in doubt, assume you are dealing with asbestos and take every precaution The safest way to manage the removal of asbestos is to hire a licenced asbestos removal contractor

Payroll updates

Pay Days

From the first pay in January 2021 the day that pays will be paid into your account will be changed from a Monday to a Tuesday. In your letter of offer of employment it states that we will pay on the Wednesday but with improvements to our payroll system we were able to complete the pays on a Monday. This is to be changed for two main reasons. The first is to work around public holidays which are traditionally on a Monday. In the past, payroll staff have worked on the public holiday to ensure prompt payment. Secondly, there continue to be a small number of errors by staff in recording their shifts and in particular personal vehicle usage that require adjustments after the pays have been processed and the additional day will allow for these errors to be found and rectified.

Using your own car

If you wish to use your own vehicle to transport a participant you must have a current signed and acknowledged Motor Vehicle Personal Use Agreement that includes but is not exclusive of the following: } A current Driver’s licence for the class of vehicle } Comprehensive Insurance for your vehicle

Additional new inclusions

} Any shift that you intend to use your vehicle must be approved beforehand and included in the shift notes by the approving coordinator. } For any vehicle outside of the manufacturer’s warranty an annual Road Worthy Certificate will need to obtained and submitted to administration } Comprehensive Insurance with a confirmation that it is covered for business purposes } Travel allowance is to be paid as a daily rate of $10

Staff Birthdays

November 2020

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Darren Trinity Kristy Tahlia G Monique P Kiana Anthony M Dawn K Darcy Tasha G

Have a great day!