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ABOUT US VISION Providing expert advice on a range of issues relating to Environmental, Health & Safety.

We support organisations that lead by example enabling continual improvement and benchmarks to be set. We implement strategies not only with key stakeholders but collaboratively work with front line staff to ensure individuals are empowered by their decisions and input throughout the process whilst improving culture.

Specialise in Respirable Crystalline Silica and offer solutions. • Fit Test your RPE • Supply and Fit Test our RPE • Provide training & Consultation solutions • Exposure risk assessments

Offer solutions across a wide range of industry sectors including. • Residential and Commercial Constructions • Civil Infrastructure • Energy • Retail • Insurance

Our vision is your success by ensuring our dedication and leadership enables your team to be better as a result of our presence, making our impact last in our absence.

Our objective is to ensure that the legacy you have built from solid foundation is continually improved to enable the company’s future success.

Our systematic approach identifies safer solutions reducing overall time and costs enabling you to get on with business that results in Zero lost time injuries and worker absentee is a thing of the past.

Our Strategy is simple work safe home safe.

• Leadership • Engagement • Implementation • Monitor • Review

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HEALTH SERVICES Hazardous works Independent EHS Services provides a range of health services including, health surveillance, monitoring and review. We can assist you to meet and ensure your duties and obligations are met by reviewing your current process and providing advice as per the applicable state and territory mandatory legislative requirements, National standards and Australian and New Zealand specific standards where there is a risk of respiratory disease.

• ASNZS 1715:2009 – Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment

• ASNZS 1716:2012 – Respiratory protective equipment • Safe work Australia (NATIONAL) - Workplace exposure standards

for airborne contaminants • WHS QLD Act 2011 • WHS QLD Regs 2011

RPE Fit testing Independent EHS Services has been involved in the implementation and fit testing process since 2017 and was involved in the Stonemason (RCS) campaign implemented by WHS QLD as result of workers dying from preventative respirable diseases. There are to forms of fit testing Qualitative (QLFT) and Quantitative (QNFT). Independent EHS services only undertakes (QNFT) fit testing to ensure the mask is tight-fitting and proven by a numerical measure of leakage factor. The ASNZS 1715:2009 does not require the fit test administrator to be certified, just to know how to conduct the test, recognize and invalid tests, and properly clean and maintain equipment. Note: Experience does matter when it comes to ensuring your business continuity and the reduction of workers comp claims as the ASNZS 1715:2009 states clearly the duties and obligations a PCBU must undertake when providing RPE as a control measure in Section 2. A PCBU shall implement a respiratory protection program which includes but no limited to the following:

A. Appointment of Program administrator B. Selection of RPE C. Medical Screening of users D. Training E. Issue of RPE F. Fitting of equipment

Quantitative RPE FIT Testing TSI – Portacount 8048

CORE SERVICES Health

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G. Wearing of RPE (where Required) H. Maintenance of RPE I. Disposal of Equipment J. Record Keeping K. Program Evaluation

Independent EHS services covers all the above and can provide support through our partnering companies to provide you with assurance that your business is covered however your teams are healthy. Are you covered in the event a worker becomes ill in the future and makes a worker’s compensation claim, have you placed the correct strategies in place to limit your exposure? Are you unknowingly place yourself as a duty holder and the tester at risk of prosecution?

Exposure Monitoring

As important as it is to use and wear RPE whilst undertaking hazardous works Respirable crystalline silica exposure monitoring must be conducted as per the National Workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants. Who has health and safety duties in relation to exposure standards? A person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU). There are many areas of legislation that remain applicable and the duty holder. Our teams proven ability to quickly respond and provide relevant information allows you to start work on time and in budget reducing the impact of external stakeholder’s interference causing lengthy delays. The Power of real time monitoring allow you to identify if controls are effective or where required implement higher order controls. We take care of all the record management monitoring of your teams to ensure the health of al personnel and public.

SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT, AUDITING AND REVIEWING

WHS Management systems Independent EHS Services can assist your business with OHS compliance, management plans and audits. Independent EHS Services develops OHS management systems which are compliant with the Australian Standard AS4801/ISO45001: Safety Management Systems.

Risk Management Systems Independent EHS Services can provide risk management system development, review, and auditing for your business. All organisations should ensure they have a thorough and practical WHS risk management plan to manage risk effectively which enables further ongoing development of SWMS / Procedures and Policies.

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Quality Management Systems Independent EHS Services develops OHS quality management systems compliant with the International Standard ISO 9001: Quality Management Systems. Independent EHS Services also carries out quality management system auditing for businesses throughout South East QLD

Integrated Management Systems Our business can develop, review, and audit your business integrated management system which incorporates safety, quality and environmental management systems under a single framework. Provide support and guidance to ensure all stakeholders effectively understand their roles and responsibilities no matter their position with the organisation.

WHS ASSESSMENT AND REPORTS

WHS Consulting Our Occupational, Health and Safety services are tailored to each of our clients, considering the individual needs and risk profiles of every business and organisation. We recommend to all our clients to ensure we can identify your strengths and weaknesses to undertake a two-step process that entails a desktop Audit of the current system and a site based audit depending on the level information gathered at the time. This will allow our consultants the ability to provide you with effective strategies and close the gaps. We act as the companies Health & Safety Rep (HSR) so that you can get on with business and when representation is required, we can provide expert technical advice to enable you to make informed decisions. Risk Assessments Independent EHS Services Consultants perform Risk Assessments on a range of activities and equipment. While conducting a Risk Assessment, Independent EHS Services WHS Consultants use a range of interview techniques and industrial specific guidelines, including Australian Standards, WorkSafe Codes of Practice, compliance notes, journal articles and industry publications to ensure compliance inside and outside the business.

Emergency Management Plans / Fire Safety We can assist with the development and implementation associated Traffic Management Plans which is crucial to the management of vehicle and pedestrian traffic and the separation of people and plant throughout the project’s development within the workplace. Independent EHS Services undertakes comprehensive planning and risk assessments to determine and mitigate risks for vehicle and pedestrian interaction which could result in a near-miss incident or injury.

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Worksite Audit Inspections and Reports Worksite audits provide recommendations for improvement in safety procedures, safe plant and equipment. Our professionally trained and highly experienced OHS Consultants can undertake safety audits at your site or at multiple sites. Tender Development and Management Using a contractor does not absolve your business from workplace health and safety laws or other duties and obligations. It is important contractors have a clear understanding of the requirements of your organisation and project and have the same vision and understanding to ensure the works are undertaken in a complainant and safe manner. If you are a main PCBU and contract works out and fail to review your customers safety related documentation as a duty holder your will be accountable for not ensuring a safe workplace. Project Risk Management and Plans Independent EHS Services’ WHS Consultants assist clients develop professional WHS project management methodologies and project projections. Our project risk consultants undertake this role for businesses and organisations in a variety of industries such as earthmoving, demolition, construction retail and engineering. Occupational Hygiene Independent EHS Services assists in the identification, monitoring, evaluation, classification and development of controls for workplace hazardous substances and materials. Consultants at Independent EHS Services ensure effective management of any potential exposure your employees, stakeholders or visitors have to hazardous substances and environmental conditions impacting their health.

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From humble beginnings OHS&E was discussed at the dinner table. It was not until life changing events latter on in life that set-in motion the direction to where independent EHS services become reality.

A keen eye for detail and systematic approach has enabled David the ability to work with key national and international commercial builders, on some of the most iconic projects within South East QLD. (Abby Group/Lendlease/Laing O’Rourke/ Multiplex) A diverse range of projects where highest order of controls were required from implementation to completion included the development of aged care facilities, hospitals, airport & civil infrastructure, bridges and residential and commercial towers. David’s ability to lead, manage develop teams and change culture seen him take on the state managers role within a leading insurance building company where the diverse range of activities carried out daily such as Make safe, Roof Restoration, Flood Damage, Meth Lab, Fire and Mould removal projects enabled David to empower his team to take ownership and implement best practice even when in his absence and consistently provide details WHS reports as required. David’s ability to interpret legislation and be abreast WHS campaigns prior to there implementation seen stakeholders such as WHS QLD utilise benchmarks already implemented on his projects to assist in their ongoing campaigns such as the young worker code of practice and the current campaign Silicosis.

David Green Director/ Founder PH: (07) 54001747 M: 0499 916 998 E: info@independentehs.com.au www.independentehs.com.au

Qualifications

Diploma Workplace Health & safety Diploma front line management Lead Auditor WHS & Quality Systems Fire Safety Advisor Occupational First Aid RRTWC ICAM Drug & Alcohol Tester RPE Fit Testing – OSHA

Disciplines Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) Project Management WHS Management Quality Management Environmental Management Third Party Auditing Internal Training / consultation WHS System Development Contractor Management

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WHO WE WORK WITH?

For More information call, email and follow us on face book for regular updates.

Info@independentehs,com.au or (07) 5400 1747 – 0499 916 998

PO Box 962 Buddina, QLD 4575 ABN: 43 636 824 416