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25.01.2022 We're committed to giving back to industry and providing accessible information about how to safely manage the risks of workplace hazards such as dust and mould. Click below to download GCG's free toolbox talk on dust awareness. #keepingpeoplesafe

24.01.2022 Regulation of air quality in cabins for the mining, quarrying and construction sectors has increased over the past year, culminating in the recent release of ISO 23875. ISO 23875 has introduced requirements for the monitoring of cabin pressure. We've developed a range of solutions to support you in meeting your obligations and protecting the health and wellbeing of your workers. For more information click before or have a chat with our team via [email protected] or 1300 424 474.

24.01.2022 After significant weather events, such as the heavy rain over the weekend, moisture and dampness can provide ripe conditions for mould to develop. To avoid mould growth following damp conditions, turning on fans and opening doors/windows (when the relative humidity is below 60%) can help. For more significant water events, it is critical to intervene immediately. We recommend seeking advice from an AIOH qualified Hygienist, or engaging an IICRC/RIA trained Restorer.... For more information about safely managing mould, check out our latest blog below. #gcg #mouldawareness #keepingpeoplesafe

23.01.2022 One of our goals is to share technical aspects of occupational hygiene in a way that any health and safety professional or business/organisation can understand. Our most popular blog article looks at the Upper Confidence Limit (UCL), what this statistical measure is, and why and how we use it in exposure monitoring programs. If you have any questions about the benefits of using the UCL, please feel free to comment below.

22.01.2022 Congratulations Adam O'Malley (Brisbane), Candace Fordyce (Townsville), Duane Bester (Townsville) & Richard Crafter (Perth) for gaining full membership with the AIOH - Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists.

22.01.2022 We are looking for a Team Support Administrator to join our Western Australian team. Click below to learn more or feel free to share with anybody you know that might be interested. https://www.seek.com.au/job/50500456

21.01.2022 Fresh GCG Blog Updates -

21.01.2022 The current situation surrounding COVID-19 continues to evolve daily. With so much uncertainty surrounding the coming weeks and months, many business are looking for ways to keep their people and clients safe. Now is a great opportunity for businesses to implement some simple precautions to keep their businesses operational and help prevent transmission. We're continuing to carry out our regular services and projects, and are ready to support workplaces requiring sanitisation assessment work.

20.01.2022 To everyone celebrating Easter, and to those who aren't, we wish you all a safe & healthy long weekend! #gcg

19.01.2022 As we adjust in this pre-vaccine period of uncertainty, organisations now have an opportunity to assess how COVID risk management is balanced with the familiar and inherent risks of their workplace.

18.01.2022 The Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety yesterday announced changes to the workplace exposure standards for respirable crystalline silica and respirable coal dust. The standard (dated 27 October 2020) states, effective immediately, employers must ensure that the workplace exposure standard for respirable crystalline silica does not exceed 0.05 milligrams per cubic metre (eight-hour time-weighted average). Effective from 27 October 2021, employers must ensure the workplace exposure standard for respirable coal dust does not exceed 1.5 milligrams per cubic metre (eight-hour time-weighted average).

18.01.2022 If you're based in Brisbane, this is a great opportunity for both employers and employees to get more involved and informed about the impact of exposure and how we can protect workers from lung diseases within the workplace. Sign up via the link below!

16.01.2022 GCG is proud to be a Silver Sponsor for this year's Australian Institute of Health & Safety's Visions Conference. Taking a safe approach, the event has moved online this year and will be held from the 10th to the 13th of November. Brett Jones, GCG's Principal WHS Consultant and QLD AIHS Branch Chair will be opening the conference on the 10th, with our Senior Consultant Brad Matthews presenting the following day. ... https://www.visions.org.au/

15.01.2022 The winners and participants of GCG-AIOH President's Cup Golf 2019. Thanks for supporting us in our annual event, we hope to see new and familiar faces next year! #AIOH2019

15.01.2022 We have summarised the basic COVID-19 workplace recommendations from Safe Work Australia into an infographic for you. If you have time for a more detailed summary, you can head to our blog. https://www.gcg.net.au/safe-work-australia-minimise-risk/

15.01.2022 We are excited to announce the release of our online learning package for mould awareness. https://elearning.gcg.net.au/ The course is designed to raise awareness of mould in the workplace before it becomes a bigger issue. Shoutout to Kognent for helping us turn the technical info into an engaging multi-platform experience.

14.01.2022 Since starting in 2005, GCG has been better known for our occupational hygiene work. Over recent times we've been quietly building our workplace health and safety team. We now have a qualified and experienced team of six safety professionals in South East Queensland. Contact our team today to chat all things health and safety. #healthandsafety #gcg

14.01.2022 At the height of its use, asbestos was in over 3,000 products and many of these products are still contained in our homes and workplaces. National Asbestos Awareness Week, which runs from 23 29 November 2020, aims to educate as many Australians as possible about the dangers of asbestos and how best to manage it.

14.01.2022 We have been working with our critical infrastructure and essential services clients to support their continued operations during this unstable time. If you would like to see what we have made available, check out the link below. bit.ly/COVID-19-Support

14.01.2022 Mould has the potential to cause health problems, and can cause damage to the buildings and surfaces it inhabits. In partnership with learning experts, @ [845029802351176:274:Kognent], GCG have developed Mould Awareness and Cleaning online training modules around how to safely manage mould in the workplace. Provide your people with the skills and knowledge to identify mould, understand the conditions that can promote mould growth and develop awareness of the steps for safely ...managing mould contamination. https://www.gcg.net.au/safely-managing-mould-contamination/

12.01.2022 A Health and Hygiene Management Plan (HHMP) outlines the management of key occupational health hazards present during operation. The Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) requires mining and exploration companies to have a HHMP in place. Click below to read more and download GCG's HHMP Plan Checklist which has been designed to support businesses in characterising their workplace.... https://www.gcg.net.au//health-and-hygiene-management-plan/

12.01.2022 With wet season now on our doorstep, cyclones and heavy rain combined with heat and humidity can provide the perfect conditions for mould to grow. GCG's Mould Awareness online training is designed to help learners identify mould, understand the conditions that can promote mould growth and develop an awareness of the steps for safely managing the presence of mould. For more information about training your team to safely manage mould, click below. #gcg #healthsafetyandhygiene #mouldawareness #mouldtraining #keepingpeoplesafe

12.01.2022 Our consultants have been conducting client desktop audits remotely, supported by our regional team members conducting site-based verifications with appropriate COVID-19 controls in place. Click on the image below to see our process. We have written a blog which explains the process in greater detail for you. https://www.gcg.net.au/new-auditing-process/ We hope you all have a safe and happy Easter #stayhome

12.01.2022 GCG attended the UQ Employment week festivities last week which aims to provide students with opportunities and connect them with potential employers. GCG team members, Georgia and John (pictured), did a great job sharing their experiences and career journey since graduating. We're always looking to welcome onboard new talent, so if you're interested in joining the team please send us a message or give us a call on 1300 424 474.... #uqlife #gcg #workplacehealth #occupationalhygiene

10.01.2022 Occupational hygiene, as a discipline and profession, only provides values if it helps to achieve safer and healthier workplaces. We take a look at how occupational hygiene has changed over the last 100 years to keep workers safe. #keepingpeoplesafe #gcg #occupationalhygiene

09.01.2022 GCG is proud to support the safe delivery of Cross River Rail through the provision of occupational hygiene services. The Cross River Rail project includes the delivery of a new rail line under the Brisbane River and CBD, and the construction of new high-capacity underground stations at Boggo Road, Woolloongabba, Albert Street, Roma Street and a new aboveground station at exhibition. The project also includes three new stations on the Gold Coast and six station upgrades between Fairfield to Salisbury.

09.01.2022 Our infographic below is designed to help manage germ hotspots in the workplace.

09.01.2022 Happy Holidays from all of us at GCG. Thank you all for a great year. Here's wishing our valued clients and friends a stronger 2020 ahead.

08.01.2022 GCG are proud to sponsor the upcoming AIOH Virtual Symposium, which is being held from 30 November to 3 December 2020. After a challenging year, we’re looking forward to taking some time to explore emerging technologies and trends, and discuss the exciting future of occupational hygiene. #aioh #occupationalhygiene

08.01.2022 Our amazing hygienists sporting outfits from the past years at the #AIOH2019 3M Night!

08.01.2022 Australian Ministers recently agreed to reduce the workplace exposure standards (WES) for respirable coal dust and respirable crystalline silica to the levels that were proposed by Safe Work Australia (SWA) earlier in 2019. See our blog for more info. If you require assistance with regards to the change, contact us via [email protected] or ring us at 1300 424 474.

08.01.2022 We're on the countdown to the AIOH Virtual Symposium for 2020. This event is always a highlight of our year and we're looking froward to it kicking off on 30 November.

07.01.2022 We recently pulled together a map of all the locations we've conducted Federal Safety Commission (FSC) related work. We're continuing to help companies prepare for their audits and manage the system modifications needed from corrective actions. This work continues to occur remotely, supported by our amended consulting practices initiated in response to COVID-19. Click the link below if you'd like to find out more. ... https://www.gcg.net.au/service/fsc-accreditation-assistance/ See more

05.01.2022 AIOH Inc has just launched the RESP-FIT program for assessing the competency of fit testers and the quality of respirator fit testing training courses. We look forward to supporting the program!

05.01.2022 The AIOH Virtual Symposium is over for 2020! Thank you to the AIOH for putting together a fantastic event and kudos for the huge effort that went into taking the event online. We'd like to congratulate Tracey Tjahjadi and Kire Dicoski who are the lucky winners of our Series 3 Apple Watch giveaway! We will be contacting the winners with details of how to claim their prize. #aiohsymposium #occupationalhygiene #occupationalhealthandsafety

05.01.2022 GCG and AIOH are proud to bring you our annual GCG-AIOH President's Cup Golf - a social event as part of the AIOH Conference 2019. This year, it'll be held at the Maylands Peninsula Golf Course, Perth. Join us at the picturesque 5,616 metre golf course set on the banks of Swan River, as we start the conference rolling over a game of social golf. GCG-AIOH President's Cup Golf 2019 is an excellent ice breaker prior to the start of the AIOH Conference. It allows players to netw...ork over a fun activity - you don't need to be a pro! In fact, we welcome beginners to come along! This is great for people who are new to the conference, or have attended but want to meet people outside your usual circle. Chances are, you're going to meet other like-minded hygienists and leave great impressions that are going to last a lifetime. 4 Ball Ambrose is not only the easiest format to play but it also promotes teamwork amongst the players. To win: The sum of the best shots is recorded throughout the game. Each player hits and the best shot is selected. The Winning Team will be presented with the GCG-AIOH President's Cup Golf plaque during the Welcome Dinner and have their names engraved after. Spots are limited, so head on to the AIOH Registration Portal to sign up now!

05.01.2022 Our Central Queensland GCG team are looking for an Occupational Hygiene Consultant. If you're interested or would like more information click the link below or give us a call. #occupationalhygiene #occupationalhealth

04.01.2022 One of our most experienced occupational hygienists, Peter Knott, has been invited to present an online masterclass for the AIOH on statistical topics for occupational hygienists. Knotty is well respected in the industry and has previously published or presented on a range of topics including exposure standards, statistical analysis of exposure data, biological monitoring, respiratory and hearing protection, diesel particulate matter and bioaerosol transmission. Follow the link below if you're interested in tuning in!

04.01.2022 GCG's Principal Occ Hygienist Dustin Bennett will be joining the AIHS panel webinar on workplace sanitisation tomorrow at 2pm AEST. Further details and sign up are in the shared post below.

04.01.2022 With the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in New South Wales and Victoria and the resulting lockdowns, many organisations are reviewing their infectious disease management plans to ensure their worksites remain operational. Check out our latest blog for some key areas to consider when managing a positive COVID-19 result in your workplace.

03.01.2022 Luke Ripper, GCG's senior hygienist spending a day at the Coal Health and Hygiene Network in Blackwater delivering a presentation on Real-Time Exposure Monitoring, emphasising the effectiveness of real-time measurement and video analysis on worker health. Contact us on 1300 424 474 or [email protected] if you'd like to know how your workplace can benefit from our Real-Time Exposure Monitoring services.

02.01.2022 Mould growth commonly occurs during and after the wet season in the tropics each year. GCGs mould awareness training module for cleaners aims to support the early identification and treatment of mould growth before it becomes an issue which needs remediation. Click below to find out more.

02.01.2022 Peter Knott, GCG's senior occupational hygienist, discusses Coal Dust with Mark Reggers, host of the 3M Science of Safety Podcast 3M Worker Health and Safety. Have a listen to Coal Dust (Part 2) as they discuss some effective measures to control risk; and how Coal Dust exposure monitoring is performed. Thanks for having us again Mark, and excellent job once again Knotty! The podcast is available on Apple, Google and Spotify. #3mscienceofsafety #3mscience

02.01.2022 GCG is proud to continue supporting the AIOH annual conference, taking place this year as a virtual symposium on the 30th of November to the 3rd of December. See you online!

01.01.2022 If you are looking for cleaning and sanitisation guidance have a read of our latest blog. We have developed some principles that can be used when considering what is required for your workplace. https://www.gcg.net.au/cleaning-and-sanitisation-basics-fo/