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Science of Safety Podcast: Episode 7.
September 20, 2018
Science of Safety Podcast.
Episode 7:
SafeWork NSW 2017-2022 Hazardous Chemical Exposures Reduction Strategy.Science of Safety Podcast.
Episode 7:
SafeWork NSW 2017-2022 Hazardous Chemical Exposures Reduction Strategy.Science of Safety Podcast.
Episode 7:
SafeWork NSW 2017-2022 Hazardous Chemical Exposures Reduction Strategy.In this episode host Mark Reggers discusses the SafeWork NSW 2017-2022 Hazardous Chemicals and Materials exposures baseline and reduction Strategy with guest Meagan McCool. Meagan is the Director of Hazardous Chemical Facilities and Safety Management Audits at SafeWork NSW.
There are a multitude of hazardous chemicals of various forms used in the workplace that can cause illnesses such: as cancer, respiratory disease and skin and eye irritations, as well as death and permanent disabilities from fire and explosion related injuries. However, with the correct control mechanisms in place, exposure to dangerous chemicals are preventable, ensuring healthy, safe and productive workplaces.
Guest Bio:
Meagan McCool (pictured left) is the Director of Hazardous Chemical Facilities and Safety Management Audits (HCF&SMA) at SafeWork NSW. She has 20 years of experience in the NSW Public Service across a range of portfolios from Dangerous Goods, Explosives, Major Hazard Facilities, Self-insurers and High Risk Plant & Equipment at SafeWork NSW; to Builders & Tradespeople, Consumers, Tenants and Traders at NSW Fair Trading.
Meagan also recently returned from a secondment to the Commerce Regulation Program, a key NSW Government initiative to make it easier to start, and stay, in business in NSW by improving the customer experience of those who need to navigate through the many regulating agencies.
In this show, Mark & Meagan discuss the following:
- What does the Hazardous Chemical Facilities and Safety Management Audits (HCF&SMA) team actually do?
- What is the SafeWork NSW 2017-2022 Hazardous Chemicals and Materials exposures baseline and reduction Strategy?
- What is the SafeWork NSW Work Health and Safety Road map 2022?
- Do other state regulators have similar type plans and strategies?
- Why are hazardous chemicals such a high priority focus for SafeWork NSW and what are some examples of hazardous chemicals used in the workplace?
- Are you focusing on any specific hazardous chemicals or this a general awareness program?
- Why were these hazardous chemicals chosen out of the 1000’s of different hazardous chemicals that are in workplaces?
- For the priority chemicals are there specific industries that are more likely to have these in the workplaces you are focusing on?
- What are the objectives of the program, what are you aiming for and how will SafeWork NSW achieve these objectives?
- What will these initiatives look like for workplaces and how will they get this information to make a difference for their workers?
- How will SafeWork NSW measure the success of their program?
Tune in and learn how the implementation of the Hazardous chemicals and materials exposures baseline reduction strategy can assist in identifying and reducing the level and impact of workplace exposures to hazardous chemicals, to keep you and your workers safe.
Additional Resources:
- Podcast Transcript
- SafeWork NSW
- SafeWork NSW 2017-2022 Hazardous Chemical and Materials Exposures baseline and reduction Strategy
- SafeWork Australia
- SafeWork Australia Model Code of Practice – Managing the risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace
- SafeWork Australia Model Code of Practice – Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals
Contact a 3M Safety Specialist at scienceofsafetyanz@mmm.com for more information
