Asbestos! Still a danger to the Construction Industry

Asbestos Awareness Week 2012

24th November to 30th November

It is important to keep working to improve Asbestos Awareness in our communities with the aim of eventually developing a National Awareness program, which could be marketed as a
significant event across Australia. This is starting to occur with the establishment of a dedicated Asbestos Department within the Honourable Bill Shorten’s office of Employment and Workplace Relations.

Despite decades of litigation and lobbying, Australia is still riddled with asbestos and it is time we all helped spread the word - we must stop asbestos exposure, as this is the only sure way to stop asbestos diseases.

Asbestos still lurks in the bathrooms, kitchens, roofs, and garages of two out of three Australian homes built between 1945 and 1989. Asbestos Awareness Week 2012 is from 24th November to 30th November. There is an urgent need for education and awareness and the Society is working closely with the State and Federal Governments to develop programs targeting this. These programs will continue into 2013.

Asbestos Awareness Week Culminates in the Ecumenical Service at St Stephens Cathedral on Friday 30 November so please join with us on that day to pay our respects to those we have lost and support those who currently have asbestos related diseases.

Here are some helpful links for anyone wanting to know more about Asbestos in Queensland.

http://www.deir.qld.gov.au/asbestos/index.htm

http://www.deir.qld.gov.au/workplace/publications/multimedia/uses-applications-asbestos/index.htm

http://www.deir.qld.gov.au/workplace/resources/pdfs/common-location-asbestos-commercial-building.pdf

http://www.deir.qld.gov.au/workplace/resources/pdfs/poster-contain-asbestos-house.pdf

http://www.deir.qld.gov.au/workplace/resources/pdfs/common-location-asbestos-1970s-house.pdf

http://www.asbestosindustry.asn.au/

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123 Construction Industry Workers killed on the Job between 2008 - 2011

As an industry we MUST ensure we push SAFETY as a #1 priority

 

 

The stats are in people and our industry falls behind every other sector in the country in safety. Read on -

Construction

The Construction industry employed 1.02 million people in 2010–11, representing 9% of the Australian workforce. Within this industry, 73% of workers were classed as employees and were covered by workers’ compensation. Employers in this industry paid 2.3% of payroll in 2010–11 to cover their employees for workers’ compensation. 

Fatalities

Over the three years from 2008–09 to 2010–11,
123 Construction workers died from work-related injuries. This number of deaths equates to 4.26 fatalities per 100 000 workers which is nearly twice the national fatalities rate of 2.23.

Falls from height accounted for 25% of fatalities (31 deaths) with ladders involved in 11 deaths, buildings in 7 and scaffolding in 7.

Hit by falling objects accounted for 15% of fatalities with a range of building materials and equipment involved. Vehicle incident also accounted for 15% of fatalities with cars involved in 11 of the 18 deaths.

Electrocutions resulted in 17 deaths (14% of fatalities) and Being hit by moving objects accounted for 12 deaths (10%), 8 of which involved a truck.

Serious Claims

The preliminary data for 2010–11 show 13 640 claims for serious injury or illness. Over the three years from 2008–09 to 2010–11 the Construction industry accounted for 11% of all serious workers’ compensation claims. On average there were 39 claims each day from employees who required one or more weeks off work because of work-related injury or disease.

Figure 1 shows that the incidence rate of serious claims in this industry has fallen 36% from 31.0 claims per 1000 employees in 2000–01 to 19.9 in 2009–10. However, this rate remains much higher than the rate for all industries of 13.0 and was the fourth highest of all industries in 2009–10.

Over the past three years Body stressing accounted for 34% of claims with many of these claims due to muscular stress while handling a range of materials and equipment. Falls, trips and slips of a person accounted for 26% of claims and there were similar numbers for Falls from height as Falls on same level. Being hit by moving objects accounted for 16% of claims. Many of these claims involved being hit by falling materials or equipment.

Over the period 2006–07 to 2009–10 all jurisdictions except the Australian Capital Territory recorded decreases in incidence rates. The largest decrease was recorded by South Australia (27%) closely followed by Tasmania (26%) and Western Australia (24%). The Australian Capital Territory recorded a 14% increase.

The preliminary data for 2010–11 show that incidence rates across Australia ranged from 12.6 claims per 1000 employees in the Northern Territory to 25.2 in Tasmania.

Over the period 2006–07 to 2009–10 South Australia recorded the largest decrease in incidence rates (39%) followed by the Northern Territory (29%). The Australian Capital Territory recorded the largest increase (17%).

The preliminary data for 2010–11 show that the Australian Capital Territory recorded the highest incidence rate of 9.5 claims per 1000 employees while the Northern Territory recorded the lowest at 2.5.

Claims data were extracted from the National Data Set (NDS) for compensation statistics. The data presented here are restricted to accepted claims for serious injury and disease. Serious claims include fatalities, claims for permanent disability and claims for conditions that involve one or more weeks of time lost from work. Serious claims do not include those involving journeys to and from work. The 2010–11 data are preliminary and expected to rise. More information on this industry can be found at safeworkaustralia.gov.au

Information on fatalities is extracted from the Traumatic Injury Fatalities database. Annual fatalities reports can be found at http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/ov.au

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Construction white cards now available online

In order to work in the construction industry in Australia, it is essential to be the holder of a valid safety induction card. To obtain a construction white card, a worker needs to successfully complete a short accredited course in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) in the construction industry. The course can now be done online, and the card sent out the next day.

While it is possible to undergo the training and assessment for a white card by traditional methods, it may be easier for many people to obtain their white cards online. For instance, people who live and work in remote areas can get a white card quickly online, without having to travel to a major town or city for training.

The Queensland white card is now available online, and in some good news for construction workers, it is now recognised by all states and territories in Australia.

Why is a white card required?

Working in the construction industry can involve a lot of risky work. It’s important for construction workers to understand OHS legislation and risk management, to know how to follow safety procedures, and to practice fire safety and personal protection. A white card indicates that holders have studied these elements of workplace safety.

 Risks in the construction industry

Risk management is important in every workplace, and particularly so in the construction industry. Depending on the particular site, workers in construction may be at risk of the following:

·         Falling from heights.

·         Being struck by falling objects or moving equipment.

·         Suffering from burns, electric shocks, or inhalation of fumes from welding or arcs.

·         Exposure to noise, extreme temperatures, vibration, or asbestos.

·         Slip, trip and fall accidents.

·         Suffering injuries from hazardous chemicals, unstable structures, shafts and lift wells, collapsed trenches, and unguarded holes.

According to Safe Work Australia, all workers have a responsibility to take reasonable care for their own health and safety and to not endanger others.

Risk management involves identifying hazards in the workplace, assessing risk and taking steps to eliminate or minimise possible harm.

Obtaining a white card online

Undertaking the OHS course online is very convenient and quick, taking less than a day. The white card can be sent out the next day in some cases, which is good news for workers who need a card to start work.

Having access to the accredited course online means being able to do the course when it suits, and not having to miss out on jobs because you can’t get a card fast enough.

The course involves reading OHS legislative material and risk management material, and answering a series of multiple-choice questions. Assistance is available throughout the training, which can be done anytime and anywhere there’s access to the internet.

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Preparing for renovating old buildings or homes

 Look, check and prepare

It's important that home renovators and owner-builders plan the renovation work they do.

Look

If your house or building was built before 1990, there is a good chance that it contains asbestos. Before carrying out any renovations, maintenance or repairs, it’s important to know where asbestos is likely to be lurking  so that you can take the proper precautions before starting any work around your house.
Asbestos containing materials can be:

• inside and outside your house,
• in large amounts (e.g. a roof, under vinyl floors) and in small amounts (e.g. the backing board inside an electricity meter box), and
• in wet areas (e.g. wall sheeting in kitchens, bathrooms and laundries) and dry areas (e.g. wall sheeting in bedrooms and lounge rooms).

Check

The age of a house and the location a material are good indicators for asbestos. However, if you are not sure whether a building material contains asbestos, assume it does until a sample of the material is tested by an accredited laboratory.
Laboratories that test building materials for asbestos can be found by contacting the Asbestos Industry Association. The laboratories can also give you advice on how to correctly take and send a sample. There will be fees involved.

Whether you are planning to do something as minor as putting up a new towel rail in the bathroom or undertaking a major extension in your home, before you get started it's important you get the facts; it's an investment in your health, your family's health and the health of others. Under public health laws , you have a responsibility to make sure that you protect your health and the health of your family and neighbours by not releasing asbestos fibres into the air during your work.
You should also speak to your neighbours about the work you are about to do. It is particularly important to explain the safety precautions you will be taking to minimise the chance of asbestos fibres getting into the air.
Queensland Health provides advice for things you need to know  before every asbestos job.

Prepare

If materials containing asbestos are in your house and are in good condition, sometimes the safest option is to leave them alone and not disturb them.
Minor work can be done safely by following established safe work practices  or methods to prevent hazardous asbestos fibres becoming airborne and reduce the risk of them being inhaled.
There are laws about the removal of non-friable asbestos from your home.
Homeowners and owner-builders  must hold a certificate obtained under arrangements approved or established by Queensland Health to remove more than 10 square metres of non-friable (also known as bonded) asbestos materials.
There are different law for tradespeople, contractors and business operators working on a domestic property. These businesses can only carry out removal work under the authority of a Class B or Class A asbestos removal licence issued by the Department of Justice and Attorney-General.
You are obligated to comply with laws about transporting and disposing of asbestos . Contact your local council for more advice about where you can dispose of asbestos waste. An alternative is to employ a licensed asbestos waste contractor to remove this on your behalf.
Friable asbestos must only be removed by holders of an 'A' class licence.

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Maintaining sufficient clearances when lifting or lowering the crane hook or load close to structures

On 21 July 2012, a worker was seriously injured after being hit by a falling scaffolding component on a high-rise construction site. The incident occurred when a tower crane was hoisting up its lifting gear near scaffolding. As the tower crane equalising sheave was being hoisted, it appears the lifting gear may have snagged on the scaffolding, causing a scaffolding component to fall.



Planning
The siting of tower cranes should only occur after a competent person(s) in consultation with relevant stakeholders has carefully considered the work environment. Where cranes are required to operate near buildings or structures, crane loadings and access should be considered at the project design stage.

Factors to be considered include:

• personnel movement within the crane working area
• contact or collision between the crane with other plant and structures e.g. scaffold and other cranes.

Work systems
When lifting or lowering the crane hook or load close to structures make sure that:

• the raise and lower speed is slow enough so that contact with a structure can be avoided
• the dogger has a clear view of the hook and load at all times.

Crane crew

• The number of people in the crane crew should be determined by a risk assessment and be appropriate to ensure the safe operation of the tower crane at the workplace. The size of the crane crew should especially be considered in relation to minimising the risk of collision between cranes and other plant, and loads contacting other structures, overhead powerlines and workers.
• The risk assessment should consider the size and complexity of the work to be undertaken when determining the number of operators and doggers to work together in a crew. The risk assessment should also consider the need for the appointment of a crane coordinator.
• Directions to a crane operator must only be provided by a licensed dogger.
• When the crane is being guided by a dogger in close proximity to other structures, including scaffolding, the dogger should ensure that other people are not exposed to risk of injury from contact or collision between the crane or its load with the structures.

Communication

• There must be a reliable method and system of communication between the crane operator and the doggers.
• A safe system of rules for communication should be developed and implemented, including:
  • how people communicate over the radio (e.g. terms to use for consistency)
  • that people are appropriately trained and examined in relation to their competency in the system
  • that records are kept in relation to the system and training.
• When more than one dogger is involved in a lift, each dogger should understand when responsibility for their part of the lifting operation should be handed over to another dogger.
• Work should stop immediately if there is a loss of communication.

Scaffolding

• Ensure sufficient clearance between tower cranes and scaffold to limit a risk of injury from a collision between the crane or its load. Contact or collision of the crane and scaffold can potentially affect worker safety and the safe use and structural integrity of scaffolding.

Clearances from overhead electric lines (Look up and live)

Operators of cranes and other plant are also reminded to maintain safe distances from overhead electric lines. For information about exclusion zones and safe working around these lines refer to the Electrical Safety Code of Practice 2010: Working Near Exposed Live Parts.

For more information refer

Tower Crane Code of Practice 2006, the Scaffolding Code of Practice 2009, and the Work Health and Safety, Consultation, Co-operation and Co-ordination Code of Practice 2011.

Visit www.worksafe.qld.gov.au or call the WHS Infoline on 1300 369 915.

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What is demolition work and when is a licence required?

Coming from a demolition back ground I am often asked:

What is demolition work and when is a licence required?

Demolition work under the Regulation means any work to demolish or dismantle a structure, or part of a structure, that is load bearing or otherwise related to the physical integrity of the structure.
A person conducting a business or undertaking must hold a licence to carry out certain demolition work.
The scope of demolition work requiring a licence is intended to remain the same as the demolition work that required a certificate under the repealed WHS legislation. Therefore, a demolition licence is required for the following demolition work:

• Demolishing or dismantling a structure that contains pre-tensioned or post-tensioned structural components.
• Demolishing or dismantling a structure that involves use of load shifting equipment (for example a combination front-end loader and backhoe, skid steer loader, excavator or crane).
• Demolishing or dismantling a structure that involves the use of explosives or another induced collapse method.
• All other demolition work also requires a demolition licence unless the structure being demolished or dismantled is a domestic house; a structure built as, and still generally having the characteristics of, a domestic house or a structure that is ancillary to a domestic house or a structure with the characteristics of a domestic house.

Demolition work does not include:

• the dismantling of formwork, falsework or other structures designed or used to provide support, access or containment during construction work (for example scaffolding, barricades, gantries, hoardings, perimeter containment screening or tower cranes); or
• the removal of power, light or telecommunication poles.

In addition, a PCBU who proposes to carry out any of the following demolition work must ensure that written notice is given to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (under section 142 of the Regulation) at least five days before the work commences:

1. demolition of a structure, or a part of a structure that is load-bearing or otherwise related to the physical integrity of the structure, that is at least 6m in height
2. demolition work involving load-shifting machinery on a suspended floor
3. demolition work involving explosives.

Any site will still be considered a construction site and all workers must holder proof of construction induction training ie: white card, blue card, red card or green card depending on state or territory.

For more information in relation to this topic please follow link:

http://www.deir.qld.gov.au/workplace/resources/pdfs/legislative-guide-licensing-demolition-work.pdf

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What is considered working at Heights?

General provisions for managing the risk of falls

The Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 contains a number of provisions relating to the management of the risk of falls that apply to construction work.

The Regulation requires that any risk of a fall from one level to another that is likely to cause injury must be managed

In the first instance, duty holders or a person in control of a business or undertaking (PCBU) are required to carry out work on the ground or on a solid construction. Where this is not possible or not reasonably practicable, PCBUs must provide adequate protection that minimises the risk of a fall.

In identifying appropriate controls PCBUs must work through the hierarchy of control outlined in s.79(3) of the Regulation, using higher order controls (e.g. edge protection) wherever it is reasonably practicable to do so.

These provisions aim to ensure that each hazard that may result in a fall that causes death or injury is identified, assessed, and that control measures are implemented to prevent or minimise the exposure to risk. This is an effective continuation of the requirements under the Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2008, section 317(3), which applied to construction work at less than 3m, for housing construction, and less than 2m, in all other construction work.

So in effect any work carried out not on the ground is now considered working at height and risk assesments must be undertaken.

For more information please follow this link- http://www.deir.qld.gov.au/workplace/publications/safe/construction/may12/working-at-heights/index.htm

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Fatigue In Construction Industry a Safety Concern

Reference group examining fatigue in the construction industry

Research showed that fatigue was associated with a significant increase in near misses at work as well as an increase in work-life conflict. Other key findings included:

• construction workers in all jobs reported fatigue to be highest between 2pm and 4pm
• workers associated November, December and January with higher levels of fatigue
• older workers reported higher levels of fatigue
• the longer the work hours, the higher the level of fatigue
• the longer the commuting hours per day, the higher the level of fatigue.

Factors to consider when managing fatigue

Roster design

When determining if roster design is contributing to fatigue, consider the following:

• Length of shifts - depends on physical and mental load of the work;
• Distribution of leisure time - allow for adequate rest and recovery;
• Regularity of shift system - allows workers to prepare for work;
• Length of shifts worked - this can contribute to fatigue;
• Previous hours and days worked - the effects of fatigue are cumulative, workers may have sleep debt due to the length of previous shifts;
• Type of work being performed - pay particular attention to the level of physical and/or mental effort required; and
• Time of the day when the work is being performed - remember that disrupting the body's circadian rhythms can cause fatigue and affect performance.

The key to managing fatigue successfully is ensuring that workers are given sufficient time between shifts. Adults require approximately seven to eight continuous hours of daily sleep. One way of doing this would be giving workers two successive full days off within a seven day period, so workers can catch up on their night sleep.

Commuting

Excessive hours spent travelling to and from work can extend the effective length of a shift, reduce the time available for sleep and recovery between shifts, and may have significant effects on fatigue levels. When combined with work-related fatigue, driving to and from work can be hazardous.

Shift rotation

If the starting times of shifts vary, the cycle should begin with an early start and move progressively later. Where a rotating three shift system is in operation the preferred rotation is day, afternoon, and night. This will allow workers the maximum opportunity for rest between shifts.

Sleep inertia

Sleep inertia can occur if a person is woken after sleeping for more than 40 minutes. They may be slow to respond, may feel drowsy and disoriented. It may it may take up to 30 minutes before complex tasks can be performed efficiently.
Sleep inertia has implications for safety when workers are on-call for emergencies. Suggested measures to control sleep inertia and the subsequent impairment in work performance include:

• Minimising naps taken at work that exceed 40 minutes; and
• Planning for recovery times of up to 30 minutes for workers who may be subject to sleep inertia, before they are to perform hazardous tasks.

Breaks

Time spent away from the work environment allows workers to recover from fatigue and improve performance, vigilance, safety and efficiency. For this reason breaks should be taken during work shifts, and should not be traded for an early finish time.
Consider the following when deciding on the length and frequency of breaks within a shift:

• Type of work being performed ¿ the greater the physical and/or mental effort required, the longer the total break time required per shift; and
• Length of shifts worked¿ the longer the shift the longer the total break time required per shift.

Occupational exposure levels

Extended working hours increase the risk of exposure to hazards such as noise, heat and chemicals and should be carefully monitored. National and international exposure standards are usually based on five 8 hour days per week. Workplaces where extended hours are worked will need to monitor exposure levels.
It is recommended that expert advice is sought in adjusting exposure levels, because the increased exposure of workers over a 10 hour shift may not be simply 1.25 times the exposure for eight hours. Models need to be used, to take into account the reduced recovery time after exposure to hazards when extended shifts are worked. Workplaces should always aim for best practice, to keep all exposures significantly below the specified standards which will ensure workers are not over-exposed to a hazard.

Manual tasks

The prolonged performance of repetitive tasks without the adequate chance of rest and recovery may result in an occupational overuse injury. The risk of a musculoskeletal injury occurring may also be increased within extended shifts due to the cumulative effects of muscle fatigue, strains and sprains. Workers involved in repetitive manual tasks should have regular breaks.

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 http://www.deir.qld.gov.au/workplace/subjects/fatigue/managing/factors/index.htm

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Victoria lets untrained workers onto construction sites for upto 28 days????

Can you believe this! Victoria in its wisdom lets a employer have a untrained worker on a construction site for up to 28 days. Of course the employee must be enrolled in an induction course and the fee's paid. But how would this stand up in a court of law if the worker was injured or worst killed!

As an employer myself, I know the liabilities of having trained workers on site, but I can't imagine the added stress of  an untrained worker on a construction site.
                                                                     

                                                                     
Why would anyone risk it when online training is available and can be accessed 24 hours a day 7 days a week?

Why risk losing your house, business, life savings, super and everything you have worked so hard for.

Send your untrained workers straight to Keyshr.com/onlinewhitecard induction training and have peace of mind!

Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007

5.1.23 Temporary exemption

Did you know under the new Model Code of Practice for the Construction Industry it states -

6.1 General construction induction training

If a worker has either not successfully completed general construction induction training, or has successfully completed general construction induction training more than 2 years previously but has not carried out construction work in the preceding 2 years, a person conducting a business or undertaking must:

 not direct or allow the worker to carry out construction work, and

 ensure that general construction induction training is provided to a worker engaged by the person who is carrying out construction work.

So if you have or your worker has taken a leave of absense from the Construction Industry for over 2 years

Re-training of the construction industry induction white card is COMPULSARY!
So if you find yourself or one of your staff members in this situation, simply log onto whitecardonline.info or keyshr.com/whitecard to carry out easy to use convenient online white card training.

Hi everyone, just wanting to announce that we have made some changes to the payment gateway on our websites whitecardonline.info and keyshr.com/onlinewhitecard .

Due to popular demand we have added more options for your convenience.

Registration can be completed in seconds allowing you to get started on your +oh&s +white +card quickly.

Payment maybe made by anyone on the options listed above, so it no has never been easier to get you construction white card training.

Your +white +card certification will be sent registered post within 1 working day of us receiving your Stat Dec ID requirements and your statement of attainment will be emailed to allow you to start work straight away.

  In 2009 the construction induction card [white card] became the required qualification for all construction sites throughout Australia replacing the Victorian "Red Card" & NSW "Green Card" .

As of the 1st of January 2011 the online National construction safety induction "white card" became accepted in all Australian States and Territories.




So what are you waiting for click one of these links to get started know whitecardonline.info or keyshr.com/onlinewhitecard

Online white card induction nationally accepted, fair or not?

We have had feed back that NSW and Victorian RTO's are not happy with the fact that our online construction induction white card is avaliable to residents in those states. I'm sorry guys but the feed back we are getting from our clients in your states is that your courses are always booked out, cost up to three times the amount of our white card and takes the student out of action for up to 6 hours. That is six hours lost productivity.

Doing a online white card at home after hours allows them to still make a living during the day. OH&S white cards online allow residents in rural communities to gain accreditation without having to travel long distances as well as increasing ease of compliance.

So NSW and Victorian RTO's, increase your number of courses, carry out more rural lessons and take a pay cut on prices and you won't see a decrease in learner numbers, or get online with the rest of us and start giving your students what they want.

Steve Keys

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WorkCover NSW approve online white card course

Dear Stephen

Thank you for your e-mail to WorkCover NSW.

As discussed, please find below the information confirmed in writing;

Clause 318 of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 states recognition of general construction induction training cards issued by other jurisdictions.

As from 1 January 2012 WorkCover NSW will continue to recognise all lawfully obtained Construction Inductions Certificates (CICs) issued by interstate jurisdictions. This will be expanded to include NSW residents who have undertaken either face-to-face training or online training outside of NSW (currently Queensland and Western Australia).

Therefore NSW residents can do the Queensland (QLD) or Western Australia (WA) based internet online training, and as long as a genuine Workplace Health and Safety Qld. or WorkSafe WA CIC is issued as a result, this CIC will be recognised nationally. At this time no other state or territory has this online CIC training available. If you wish to undertake training as a NSW resident to receive a WorkCover NSW issued CIC, you can only attend the face-to-face training with a WorkCover NSW accredited CIC trainer.

Further information on Construction Induction Certificates in NSW can be found on the WorkCover NSW website.

I hope this information is of assistance to you however, should you have further enquiries please contact us again.

Regards,

Genaya Barnes
On behalf of Contact Mailbox
WorkCover Information Centre
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Locked Bag 2906, Lisarow NSW 2252
Phone: 13 10 50
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REGISTER NOW Find out about the new Work Health and Safety Legislation
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Hi everyone! Here we are 4 weeks into our new web site  keyshr.com - white card online and we have had time to sit back after the excitement of the launch and reflect.

We have seen some things we could do better and made some chages to make your site experience enjoyable and more productive. Please feel free to contact me steve@keyshr.com  if you see any opportunity that we have to increase our level of service to you.

To celebrate the changes we are giving away a free stubbie holder to the next 100 students to complete their online white cards! Hurry these won't lasts long, register before stocks runs out!


So lets get this straight! Our white card online is-

 1.Quick and easy to use
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Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia,  Western Australia,Northern Territory, Tasmania Queensland
 3.No need to sit in a class room.
 4.Cards mailed by registered post in 1 business day

To top this all off! you get a stubbie holder.  How did I get talked into this? So log on now and start today.

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National Online Construction White Card

As of the 1st of January 2012, All states and territories of Australia will accept the Queensland construction industry online white card. This is a major win for keyshr.com as we have been working toward assisting Queenslanders gain critical workplace training in way on the White Card in remote locations. This news came just two weeks before we went live with our new online training web site and has open the way for keyshr.com to provide quaility training at home for all Australian wanting to gain this OH&S induction card to apply for the current mining boom jobs or the construction jobs requirded to build the new homes, roads and rail to support these mines. How ever you maybe a workers wanting to update thier old NSW Green Cards, Victorian Red Cards, WA and Queensland Blue Cards.  Unlike the current Victorian and NSW white card providers, Keyshr.com can provide online training of our National Construction White Card. So for less then half the price and no need to take a day work off work, log on to keyshr.com and get your whitecardonline NOW! in the comfort of your own home. Click the link below to see just how easy getting your white card can be. The cost of this card is only $55