SafetyNet 532

Welcome to the May 13 edition of SafetyNet. Once again it has been a tragic week, with two more Victorian workers killed since our last edition. 2020 has been a terrible year not only due to the coronavirus. 

Again we remind HSRs and employers - while the pandemic has meant taking certain precautions, we must not take our eyes off hazards in the workplace. If you need any assistance or advice on hazards or conditions at the workplace, contact your union. Also, remember that everyone at the VTHC is still available to answer queries and help in any way we can. This includes the OHS Unit, the Young Workers Centre, the Migrant Workers Centre, the Women's and Equity Team and everyone else.

To keep up to date and informed between editions of the journal, go to our We Are Union: OHS Reps Facebook page. If you have any questions or need any advice, we can be reached via the Ask Renata facility on the website or through the closed OHS Network Facebook page. 

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