Understanding What Dangerous Goods Training Involves

Posted on 17 May 2017

Transport law in Australia requires anyone involved in the transport of goods classified as "dangerous" to undergo dangerous goods training and be certified before they can be allowed to ship such goods by road, air, sea or any other mode of transport. This is because dangerous goods transport poses inherent risks that each individual involved in the handling, storage and shipping of these type of goods must know about so they can follow the specified regulations. [Read More]

Working Safely in Closed Spaces

Posted on 10 April 2017

Working in confined spaces is common in the construction and maintenance industries. It is a risky affair. Every year there are many fatalities all over the world that are suffered by people working in closed spaces. To avoid loss of life it is important to get confined space training. Possible risks Confined spaces usually contain a specific health hazard, it could be heat, poisonous or toxic gas, the risk of cave-ins, flooding or falling. [Read More]

About Me

Retraining in my fifties

I never thought I'd be looking for a new career at this point in my life, but after my divorce I realised I was going to need to get back into the workforce one way or another. The job I used to do, which was in telephone repairs, doesn't exist in the same way anymore so I've had to retrain so that I can work as a telephone repairer again. This blog has some tips on how to retrain and educate yourself for a new job after you have been out of the workforce for a long time and should suit recent divorcees like me.

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