LOUISE Spicer is about to open her new business onefour interiors, on the corner of Moulder and Clinton streets.
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Ms Spicer has 12 years experience working with hi-end design firms in Sydney and London, and created onefour interiors four years ago.
“We now have design studios based in Sydney and Orange,” she said.
Ms Spicer said her company specialised in complete interior-design packages, where the company assisted in the planning of spaces with clients/architects early on in the design phase.
“[We] provide custom designed joinery, select finishes and fittings, feature lighting, special wall treatments, furniture selections so that the client is receiving a complete design package they can take away and build from, knowing all elements have been considered,” she said.
“We work closely with builders and clients during the building process and one of the largest components of most our projects is the joinery.”
Ms Spicer said she also works with Richard Hoskin, from Zylem.
SKILLSET will host a business breakfast at the Orange Ex-Services’ Club on Tuesday, December 2, at 7.30am.
Guests are invited to join industrial waste experts for a free information breakfast on how commercial waste can be re-used, and ways this can save money.
This event is part of the NSW Environment Protection Authority’s Waste Less, Recycle More initiative funded by the waste levy.
Anyone wanting to register can contact Maria Kamper on 6330 1400 or email events@skillset.com.au.
WORKCOVER NSW has issued a reminder to all businesses and workers of the importance of working safely this summer.
Workcover Orange district coordinator David Young said the risks were real, with many workers seriously injured or dying while working in hot conditions in the past.
“Fatigue and heat stress are major causes of injury during the summer months,” he said.
“In fact, in the three years to July 2013 there were 307 claims for workplace fatigue and heat stroke, at a cost of $3.5 million to the NSW workers compensation scheme, so it is a significant risk that needs to be taken seriously and managed effectively.
“This includes 37 claims in the central west at a cost of $290,000.”
Mr Young said workers and businesses needed to work together.
“Management and workers should work together to minimise heat impacts and keep an eye out for each other,” he said.
“If possible, try to re-schedule work to cooler times such as early mornings or late afternoons.
“Also ensure workers have access to plain drinking water, at least 200ml every 15 to 20 minutes.”
Mr Young said outside workers should be provided with clothing that had a UPF 50-plus rating, such as loose shirts with long sleeves, collars and long pants.
“They should also be provided with broad spectrum sunscreen SPF 30-plus, broad-brimmed hats and sunglasses, which meet Australian Standards for UV protection,” he said.