OHS management software for the safe removal of asbestos

Tasmanian firm White & McAllister (WMcA) have taken the leading edge in occupational health and safety by engaging the services of local software company FieldTeq to aid their work in the safe removal of asbestos.

Asbestos removal must comply with strict Work Place Standards Tasmania safety guidelines which have increased in importance with the introduction of new legislation early this year. WMCA has always ensured that its work complies to a very high standard of workplace health and safety for workers on the project and in the community.

In an ever more complex regulatory and operating environment, FieldTeq’s simple web based application is easy to use, It keeps the necessary records for people, projects and activities accessible and means that the team can get on with the job at hand without administration worries.

“By implementing FieldTeq, WMcA have the tools to ensure that a controlled process exists to register and maintain qualifications of people allowed to work on asbestos projects, and that the risks inherent in asbestos project work are assessed, managed and approved in compliance with regulations as the work is carried out” said Chris Rasmussen, Managing Director of Fieldteq

In anticipation of implementing the FieldTeq software in coming weeks WMcA’s Systems Manager Craig Convey says:

“The implementation of Fieldteq as a tool to streamline our Asbestos Removal risk assessment processes will ensure that we have appropriately qualified personnel working on every job ensuring the process is compliant with legislative requirements”.

WMcA, respected suppliers of construction and maintenance of mechanical and electrical commercial building services have been working in the field of asbestos removal for over 23 years. Their experience around Hobart and across Tasmania means the team of Certified Asbestos Removalists have established an excellent reputation in Asbestos Removal and independent audit work. WMcA holds a Work Health and Safety Act 2012 Asbestos Removalist’s Licence and has over the years completed substantial projects in hospitals, schools, residential developments and large commercial developments.

Fieldteq is a unique web based software application that provides project, safety and risk management to organisations that operate field-based teams. Clients include UTAS, Victoria University Wellington (New Zealand) and Department of Environment and Conservation Western Australia. Fieldteq works to integrate and manage all aspects of fieldwork including project management, approval workflows, risk assessment and occupational health and safety compliance.