WHSEQ Managers Report

4th Year Plumbing Apprentice Hayden Smith recently completed his first confined space entry course – well done Hayden. VIC Clinic night works

It’s funny in our September 2020 newsletter, we spoke about the year that we had bush fires, earth quakes, floods & COVID-19. Twelve months on the fires have been put out, the water has subsided, the earth has repaired but we haven’t been able to shake COVID-19. This virus is the country’s number one risk when it comes to Health and Safety of ourselves, our work mates and our family and friends.

CDPG like many Australians have had to deal with varying lock down restrictions, COVID-19 outbreaks, border closures and adapt to the conditions, zoom meetings, social distancing and how could I forget the trusty old face mask. To date the CDPG extended family remain COVID-19 free, however we all need to remain diligent by maintaining good hygiene, social distancing and continue to follow government guidelines, if you have any symptoms, please notify the COVID-19 response team and get tested.

Congratulations to two of CDPG’s experienced plumbers Mick Berry and Matthew O’Brien who were presented awards for their ongoing leadership and commitment to work place health and safety. Both Mick and Matthew have been coordinating deep excavation works at the McKellar Centre in Geelong reinforcing CDPG’s safety first principles.

Hayden Smith one of our 4th year apprentices has completed not one but two confined space entries after completing his training earlier this year at PICAC in Brunswick. Hayden’s entries were made that little bit easier under the guidance of Alex Lui one of CDPG’s more experienced confined space team members.

CDPG’s Quality Management System ensures that, regardless of project location, size or scope, our clients can be assured of a quality product and service. We are once again pleased that our AS/NZS ISO 9001 Quality Assurance certification has been renewed for another 12 month period. Well done to all involved.

We have the following employee training courses scheduled in the near future; • Passive Fire • TMV & Backflow Prevention • Workplace First Aid The CDPG National Safety Committee is meeting regularly to discuss any safety issues and continual improvement strategies. The committe is representaed by all CDPG entities and welcomes your ideas and or thoughts on our Safety First principals please contact your State Manager or myself if you have any suggestions for the committee.

COVID-19 Response Team Contact Kevin McKeown (WHSEQ Manager) 0418 333 362 Jo Bomm (People & Culture Manager) 0419 331 236 Dennis Hesketh (CFO) 0488 914 431

Work Place Health & Safety is a 24/7 subject. The boys at “The Vic Clinic” project performed a water tapping into the small hours of the morning The original underground pipework was installed over 100 years ago and surprisingly was in great condition!

CDPG - TMV Training at PICAC Brunswick

Kevin McKeown WHSEQ Manager