Memorial Service 2022
3 December 2022
We had a good turn out and sunny weather for our Memorial service this year. If you were unable to attend or want to rewatch any part of the service
National Asbestos Awareness Week 2022
22 November 2022
In 2022, National Asbestos Awareness Week (21-27 November) reminds Australians to Think Twice About Asbestos. This year, the campaign asks home occupiers and tradespeople to ‘do things the right way’ by ensuring the proper and lawful disposal of asbestos.
AVA Newsletter – October 2022
1 October 2022
National Safe Work Month, Wittenoom: who will clean up the waste?, Road deaths compared to asbestos deaths, Bunnings Tradies, Memorial Day at Pitman Park.
Knowing where asbestos is in a home can keep people safe
1 September 2022
Residential properties containing asbestos are bought, sold, leased, and rented every day in Australia — it is still found in 1 in 3 homes. If a home was built before 1990 it can contain asbestos.
Fire Fighters – First Responders
30 August 2022
A decision from a World Health Organisation agency will lead to increased safety for firefighters. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has announced that the occupational exposure status for firefighters has been changed to Group 1, the highest danger classification.
SILICOSIS:EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN
10 August 2022
Silicosis is a life limiting disease caused by exposure to crystalline silica – a natural mineral found in construction materials such as concrete, bricks, tiles, and manufactured stone. When these materials are ground, cut, drilled, sanded, or demolished, inhaling the dust can cause deadly lung and respiratory diseases such as silicosis. This is not a
AVA Newsletter – July 2022
1 July 2022
In this issue – ASEA awareness campaign for residential housing, ASEA Safety & Management conference, Local councils and asbestos, AVA in the Fleurieu Peninsula, Events
AVA Newsletter – May 2022
1 May 2022
In this issue – Asbestos in Australia, Bee smokers, SafeWork SA—licence suspension, TOGA clinical trials, Flinders Medical Centre, Vintage Caravans, Beinke Bequest, State Emergency Service, Gawler Show
Restoring a Vintage Caravan
21 January 2022
It’s the classic Aussie holiday – load up the car, hook up the caravan and set off with the family for a summer break.
AVA Asbestos Memorial Ceremony at Pitman Park, Salisbury, SA– 26 November 2021
9 December 2021
As we look back over this challenging year, we can at least be grateful that our Memorial Ceremony was able to go ahead in November and that the sun shone on everyone present.