WorkSafe is on the warpath with an extreme focus on respiratory health in workplaces, with the enforcement of dust extraction regulations becoming much, much more rigorous. First, they targeted stone finishers and welding workshops, and now we’ve been hearing that joinery manufacturers have been under the microscope.
During Covid WorkSafe was a lot more willing to give businesses a pass, but those days are gone. Now some joiners we know of in Canterbury who maintained exemplary standards for ventilation are being failed by WorkSafe. That’s a worry because company directors can be held personally liable for workplace-related health issues.
So that means you need to be aware of the changes in air quality regulations that are coming to your industry – and to have a plan to meet them. With the integration of Modular Ducting Systems into BTS Engineering, we have decades of experience in building and maintaining high-quality ventilation systems that conform to WorkSafe standards.
If you’re uncertain about your system, get in touch with us, because we can help make sure your ventilation system meets the new standards so you’re safe from WorkSafe.
Independent maintenance reports
Another trend we’ve noticed is that MPI are also getting into the act by starting to require independent maintenance reports for businesses under their eye. We can help by setting up a maintenance schedule and identifying your assets. Our initial report will cover at least 90% of your assets and will give you a clear picture of where you should spend your maintenance budget for the best outcome. Talk to us about scheduled maintenance today.
The cost of ignoring small faults
Another sound reason for getting us to do a maintenance report at your business is that minor issues with machinery and ventilation systems can easily snowball into major breakdowns if they’re left unchecked. Neglecting proper lubrication, alignment and balancing can shorten equipment life, requiring costly replacement earlier than necessary. We can fix any potential niggles before they become problems, saving you a lot of stress and money.