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Mesothelioma Center (Asbestos.com) With more than 3,000 pages of content, the Asbestos.com website features information on asbestos, mesothelioma, and other cancers that are caused by asbestos exposure. Asbestos.com has achieved HON code approval (Health On the Net (HON) Foundation is a not-for-profit foundation that works to preserve the accuracy and trustworthiness of Webbased medical information). The site employs a full staff of writers dedicated to research asbestos exposure and the diseases that result from exposure to the toxic mineral. In addition, the medical adviser and editor, Dr. Mauricio Salazar,M.D., has worked in the field of cancer treatment for years, and has personally reviewed, edited, and approved all medical information on the site. For more information see www.asbestos.com Create Your Own Workplace Poster or Wallpaper You can use your own photos to create personalised WorkSafe posters or wallpapers to remind you of why a safe workplace is so important. For more information see the WorkSafe Victoria website at: http://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au New at Site Safe Site Safe AGM The Site Safe Annual General Meeting will be held on 7 September, in Wellington. If you are going to be in or near Wellington on that date, put it in your diary now. Members can expect to hear from us with more details as the time gets closer. Welcome New Trade Association Members! • Brick & Blocklayers Federation of NZ - www.bbfnz.co.nz • Fencing Contractors Assn of NZ (FCANZ) - www.fencingcontractors.co.nz • New Zealand Sign & Display Association (Inc) - www.signs.org.nz Insulation Association of New Zealand - www.iaonz.co.nz IAONZ has been formed with the primary objective to establish nationwide performance benchmarks for the supply and installation of residential insulation. Established, with the support and involvement of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA), by representatives of the major manufacturers, and suppliers such as TINZ, AUTEX, INSUPLRO, BRADFORDS and installers in residential insulation. 12
The Insulation industry felt that there need to be more training and knowledge given to those involved in stalling insulation than was currently available. The primary role of the IAONZ is to establish nationwide performance benchmarks for the supply and installation of residential insulation. The first step is to establish these benchmarks through an IAONZ training programme. But to do this they need support. The IAONZ qualification is expected to become the required industry standard for insulation installers across all sectors both commercial and residential. In line with Site Safe passports it will be required to be renewed every two years and will be a stepping stone to further training and qualifications, enabling those employed within the industry to develop a career path and to gain formal recognition for their knowledge and experience. Over the past twelve months twenty six training courses run by experienced trainers who have direct practical experience and theory knowledge of installing insulation have taken place nation wide. Some 250 installers have completed the one day theory with approximately 70 having completed the full course and now hold the IAONZ passport for installation of insulation in lightweight framed construction which includes the building and construction passport required by many companies as part of their site health and safety plans. Graduates details can be found via www.iaonz.co.nz IAONZ is talking to relevant Trade Associations, BOINZ and council building inspectors to raise the awareness inspect to see some movement in this area in the near future. Consumers too are becoming aware and feed back has been received that the question of have you got this qualification has been asked. The principles of the installing thermal insulation can be easily applied to those working commercial environments and apartments. IAONZ encourages all companies to both join the association and take advantage of the training available to members and or to use those who hold this passport which confirms they have the extra skill and knowledge to install thermal insulation on their sites For details about IAONZ visit http://www.iaonz.co.nz/ email info@iaonz.co.nz 2011 Site Safe Certificate in Construction Site Safety Graduation Due to the Rugby World Cup being held in New Zealand this year we are delaying the Graduation until Thursday 10 November, so please leave that date in your calendar free. The Graduation event is an opportunity to celebrate the success of the 2011 graduates and it would be great if you could join us at the Ellerslie Event Centre in Auckland. We will be sending you more information closer to the date around available sponsorship packages and special deals. If you are interested in how you can become a Graduate in the Certificate of Construction Site Safety please email angela@sitesafe.org.nz 13
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