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National Safe Work Month: A Time to Reflect October is National Safe Work Month, and at Helia EHS, we're joining the conversations with WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork SA to emphasise the importance of safety. This year’s events, from webinars to trade breakfasts to mock trials across Victoria and/or South Australia, highlight key issues like preventing workplace injuries and fostering mental health support. At Helia, safety isn’t just a priority—it’s part of our DNA. Whether in the office, out in the field, or travelling to and from sites, we ensure every step of the way is safe for our team. 🦺 We’ll gladly down tools if there’s a risk on-site, and we’re not afraid to call out practices that fall below the safety line. Our robust systems and processes are designed to prevent accidents, ensuring that everyone gets home safely at the end of the day. It’s not just for us—it’s for our families, friends, and colleagues. Safety deserves respect and it’s everyone’s business!  At Helia, we’ve got your back! Helia EHS. Certainty delivered. #WHSMonth #SafetyFirst #HeliaSafety #RespectTheSafetyLine #WorkSafeVictoria #MentalHealthAtWork #WorkplaceHealthAndSafety #SafetyFirst #RespectTheSafetyLine #WHS #SafeAtWork #AustralianBusiness #SafeWorkSA #safeworkmonth #thinkworkbesafe

Get to know our team! This month we’re happy to introduce you to Cammeron Barnden, Environmental Consultant, at Helia EHS in our Melbourne office. Q: In 25 words or less, what is your professional background? A: Before starting my career as a Hazmat consultant, I was in the medical field for roughly 12 years. In 2019 I changed career pathways and started my journey in consulting. Q: What’s your finest professional hour or highlight in your working life so far (e.g. project, people, training, etc)? A: Working for a client at a refinery, being taught new processes by an amazing mentor with the learning curve of a brick wall, but also having the confidence in myself and others having the confidence in me, to successfully complete stage 2 works unsupervised. Q: What’s your cultural heritage? Can you speak another language? A: No, I cannot speak another language unfortunately, my background family lines traces back to the Scottish and the Greeks - it’s a bit of a unique mix. Q: What’s surprised you in your time at Helia / What opportunities were you most looking forward to when you joined Helia / What have you taken advantage of since joining Helia? A: Since joining Helia I have been very surprised with all the support that is available personally and professionally. People at Helia listen to what you have to say weather it may be improvements, ideas or social. When I first joined Helia I was looking to further expand on my skills and have come a long way in a short amount of time, as well as being able to gain several qualifications and upskilling. Q: What hobbies, pastimes, etc do you enjoy doing out of work? A: I’m very art orientated I have been since I was young, I follow Melbourne Storm, and when I can my partner and I hike through the mountains near where we live. Helia EHS. Certainty delivered. #OHS #hazmat #hazardousmaterials #environmentalconsultantsmelbourne #environmentalscience #companyculture

Helia EHS is recruiting in our Melbourne office. We have 2 positions available. Senior Environmental Consultant (CLM) https://lnkd.in/gNa4cexg Environmental Consultant (CLM) https://lnkd.in/gVNR_DTN Please see our website for information on Helia EHS https://heliaehs.au/

Separation distances and landfill buffer guidelines play a vital role in planning and development to ensure that residential, commercial, and industrial activities can coexist without negative impacts. This article explores the importance of these guidelines, how they work, and the recent updates to Victorian compliance obligations that affect how businesses, particularly those working with Helia EHS, must navigate environmental planning. Helia EHS. Certainty delivered. #environmentalplanning #environmentalconsultantsadelaide #environmentalconsultantsmelbourne #sustainability #commercialconstruction #landfill #contaminatedlandmanagement #environmentalapprovals #EPA

Helia EHS is pleased to announce that Andy McCarthy, MSc, MPH, MRes, COH, our National Technical Director based in our Adelaide office, will be presenting the topic of ‘Battery Electric Vehicle trial at an underground Copper project in the United States’ at the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists Inc South Australia State Chapter Meeting on 25th October. The use of alternate fuels to provide power vehicles with a view to supplement and replace traditional hydrocarbon-based fuels are gaining popularity across the world. One alternative to hydrocarbon fuels that is available and becoming widely used in the private and commercial sectors are Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV). At the inception of a BEV trial at an underground Copper project in the United States, an occupational hygiene (OH) sampling plan was developed to measure the potential impact of this energy transition trial, to compare with the traditional combustion engine vehicles. Andy is a Certified Occupational Hygienist (COH) and has over 20 years of experience in consulting, mining, and oil and gas industries. He has held various leadership roles in health, safety, and occupational hygiene. Andy holds multiple qualifications, including a Graduate Certificate in Occupational Hygiene from the University of Wollongong, a Graduate Diploma and Master of Science from Edith Cowan University, a Master of Public Health, and a Master of Applied Research. Andy has worked internationally including in Mongolia and the United States. To find out more about Helia EHS, our services and our team, please visit our website at www.heliaehs.au To register for this event please visit the AOIH website at https://lnkd.in/gBN2TRYk Helia EHS. Certainty delivered. #AIOH #occupationalhygiene #electricvehicles #batteryelectricvehicles #BEV #OHS #EHS #alternatefuels 

Garry Masur, Principal Environmental Consultant at Helia EHS recently attended and presented at the International CleanUp Conference 2024 in Adelaide. Garry’s presentation on ‘Unravelling Contaminant Migration Pathways At A Former Chemical Manufacturing Facility' was very well received! We are thrilled to have representatives from Helia EHS, alongside so many passionate professionals and industry leaders, who are committed to learning about cutting edge remediation technologies and overcoming the sobering challenges we face to maintain clean and liveable environments. This was also a great chance for Garry to catch up with the Helia EHS Adelaide team including Peter Ballinger at the conference’s Gala Dinner held at the Adelaide Convention Centre! Many thanks to the organisers, speakers and fellow attendees of this wonderful event - we look forward to participating and working together to continue the work on remediating contaminated sites. To find out more about Helia EHS, our services and our teams in both Melbourne and Adelaide, visit our website at www.heliaehs.au Helia EHS. Certainty delivered. #cleanupconference #cleanup2024 #environmentalconsultantsadelaide #environmentalconsultantsmelbourne #contaminatedland #remediation #siteremediation 

Helia EHS’ South Australian operations are going from strength to strength! Our Managing Director, Anthony Caruana, stopped by to catch up with the growing team last week. We are excited to have a new expanded office which is having the final touches finished on a  refurbishment. Peter Ballinger, Andy McCarthy and the team are leading the charge as our reputation for supreme client service spreads around the state! In other news, we are happy to welcome Jake Venables and Jason Roberts into the fold, as well as some new graduates as part of the Helia EHS Graduate Program. This will balance out our operations from an age perspective! The team is also excited to be attending crcCARE's International CleanUp Conference in Adelaide this week. For more information about our team, our services and our locations, visit our website at www.heliaehs.au Helia EHS. Certainty delivered. #environmentalconsultantsadelaide #environmentalconsultantsmelbourne #environmentalscience #contaminatedlandmanagement #miningoperations #occupationalhealth #EHS #adelaidebusiness #southaustralianbusiness

Today is R U OK? Day, an important reminder for us all to take the time to check in with our colleagues. At Helia EHS, we believe that mental health matters just as much as physical safety. It’s easy to ask, “Are you OK?”, but what’s harder – and often more important – is really listening to the answer. Reaching out to a co-worker could be as simple as having a chat over a cup of tea or sending a quick message to see how they’re doing. It’s about creating a space where people feel supported and valued, no matter what challenges they might be facing. At Helia, we are more than just a team – we are a family. We support each other through the ups and downs because we know that a healthy workplace isn’t just about policies and procedures; it’s about people. By looking out for one another, we create a stronger, safer, and more positive environment for everyone. Let’s take today as a reminder to check in with the people around us – not just on R U OK? Day, but every day. A conversation could change a life. Find more resources at ruok.org.au for your workplace. Helia EHS. Certainty delivered. #RUOKDay #MentalHealthMatters #SupportYourTeam 

EcoMarines Foundation is a not for profit organisation providing free environmental education programs to schools and learning centres across Queensland. Our Principal Environmental Scientist Catherine Dow (nee Crilly) was invited to share her knowledge of managing contaminated land, with the interview included in their 2024 publication.   Fantastic work by Catherine and EcoMarines who focus on achieving better environmental outcomes and developing environmental leadership among students of all ages, schools, community organisations and businesses.   Read the full article here > https://lnkd.in/gmBNBBuv To find out more about our team and our services, visit the Helia website at www.heliaehs.au Helia EHS. Certainty delivered. #environmentalscience #education #environmentalsustainability #contaminatedlandmanagement #ehs #ohs #environmentalconsultantsmelbourne #environmentalconsultantsadelaide

Helia EHS and its clients were again fortunate to be part of the recent Women in Leadership event organised by the ICCI Melbourne at the Melbourne Business School, Carlton. This year's topic was the Gender Salary Gap. During the event, we had the privilege of hearing from an exceptional lineup of women leaders who are making, and have made significant impacts in their fields, and how relevant the Gender Salary Gap has been in their working lives so far. Thank you so much Caroline Carnegie, Blaire Race, Michelle Lynch and Emma Saliba for sharing your stories and experiences, both personal and in the workplace, with us. Your collective honesty and 'candidness’ could be felt across the room and had us engaged. Expert moderation by the great Katie O'Keeffe enabled the discussion to flow. We agree with ICCI that the Gender Salary Gap continues to challenge workplace equality and financial independence. We hope that one day we may no longer need to have discussions about such a topic, as gender will no longer come into the equation. We were glad to be part of this inspiring event (again). We look forward to continuing our journey towards empowerment and equality together. Helia EHS. Certainty delivered. Melbourne Business School Ampol Laing O'Rourke Canon Australia #womeninleadership #genderpaygap #gendersalarygap #equalityinbusiness #ICCI #genderequality #empowerment