NATA Accredited Organisation Qaulity ISO 9001 Sai Global
Call OCTIEF on 1800 628 433

Category

Law
04
JUN
2015

ACT sues over North Weston Pond asbestos land contamination

Posted By :
Tags :
Comments : 0
The importance of thorough and professional due diligence in land investigations has been highlighted through the recent $10mil civil action case in the ACT where asbestos land contamination was significantly underestimated.  Project costs for the ACT Government went over budget...
Read More
22
NOV
2011

New Asbestos Laws – Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations 2011

Posted By :
Comments : 0
The attached document is an excerpt from the new asbestos laws Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations 2011. Download PDF file Octief can assist with compliance through: 422 – identification of ACM by a competent person 423 – laboratory analysis to identify ACM...
Read More
15
JUL
2011

Ex-meatworker’s legal action over asbestos illness

Posted By :
Comments : 0
Legal action will be taken by an ex Ross River Meatworks employee after it was alleged he had been exposed to asbestos during his employment between 1970 and 1971 with Townsville based meatworks. In 2009, the 72 year old was diagnosed with mesothelioma – a disease brought...
Read More
14
JUL
2011

$23 per tonne Carbon Tax tipped to target fewer companies

Posted By :
Comments : 0
The carbon tax is expected to target less than 1% of companies but will cost around $4 billion over four years following a promise to exclude SMEs and households from fuel price hikes and to offer compensation to other manufacturing businesses. According to reports the government...
Read More
23
MAY
2011

New Asbestos Codes of Practice are Here…

Posted By :
Comments : 0
Dowload PDF File New How to Manage and Control Asbestos in the Workplace and Draft How to Remove Asbestos Safely are available for download. These codes cover the steps to take to remove and/or eliminate (where reasonably practicable) the risks associated with the presence of...
Read More
123

News Categories

OCTIEF is an Australian multidisciplinary consulting group specialising in helping organisations maintain Environmental and Occupational compliance, and manage related risks.
As a team of National and International consultants operating within the built and natural environments, OCTIEF has developed expertise within commercial / industrial / residential applications as well as remote areas and mining. Our consultants can assess and manage ongoing, one-off and disaster situations in relation to potential and real risks to people, property and business.

Octief Home | Privacy | Terms of Use | Terms & Conditions
© Octief Pty Limited | ABN 82 163 772 478 | All Rights Reserved

Contact OCTIEF

OCTIEF Head Office
Unit 34 53-57 Link Drive
Yatala, QLD 4207
Tel 1800 628 433
Full contact details here