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Two years’ ago the Victorian Government ran the first ever family violence workforce census. Sector peaks are supporting this, with Family Safety Victoria (FSV) and key organisations. Meaningful data helps to support meaningful decisions and the ASU is encouraging all relevant workers to participate!
The census closes 28 February and needs to hear from workers across a wide range of workforces that come into contact with, provide support or assistance in family violence, even if it is not the main focus or function of their role. Please respond and share with people who work in:
• Counselling
• Disability Services
• Employment Services
• Financial and Gambling Services
• Housing / Social Housing
• LGBTIQ Services
• Older Victorians services
• Policy, Research and Advocacy –
Please follow this link to complete the census vcoss.org.au/family-violence-workforce-census/
As bushfire smoke continues to impact air quality across Victoria, people are urged to remain vigilant when working outdoors.
WorkSafe has provided Bushfire Smoke Guidance for workers across Victoria.
You can check out the guidance here: www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/health-risks-outdoor-work-areas-impacted-bushfire-smoke
You can view the air quality at monitored locations and the forecast air quality for each region here: www.epa.vic.gov.au/for-community/airwatch
No worker should be forced to work in dangerous environments, including workplaces impacted by the smoke haze. Smoke pollution levels are beyond hazardous in many parts of the country. While the critically important work to fight and recover from the fires must continue, any worker who is concerned about their health and safety should contact their manager directly and inform the union.
The air quality today has fluctuated between hazardous and very poor. Avoid outdoor work.
If experiencing difficulty breathing, STOP WORK call 000 or Nurse on Call 1300 606 024.
Air quality in the last 48 hours
A general overview of air quality over the last 48 hours, calculated at one-hour averages. For more information about pollutant concentrations, see the pollutant concentrations graph below.
If the air is recirculating constantly in an office I'm sure there could be health concerns with that alone.
No worker should be forced to drink Fluoride industrial waste that can't legally be dumped in rivers, land or the sea.
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