Telecommunications
Telstra pit remediation programme raises OHS issues
(10 March 2010) The CEPU has written to Telstra raising concerns about the potential exposure of Telstra employees and contractors working on the company’s pit remediation programme.
There is still a large amount of asbestos in and around these pits and its removal must only be carried out by workers who have the skills and knowledge to perform the work safely.
CEPU members have advised the union that they believe contracting companies chosen to work on the programme have been using untrained workers. If this is the case, both the contractors and Telstra would be in breach of their OHS responsibilities.
The CEPU has asked for an investigation into the claims to ensure that all workers involved in the programme are properly trained.
For more information, contact the CEPU via feedback@cepu.asn.au