News Flash

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Management have advised that it expects Bio Medical Engineering members, currently located in the basement of the Maternity Building, to remain in this work location whilst demolition of the building is occurring above their heads.

This situation is even more bizarre considering that in the February 2010 edition of the staff newsletter, the "Pulse"   the General Manager TQEH stated:

“The TQEH landscape will continue to evolve over the next six months, with demolition work to begin on the maternity building. Contractors will begin putting up scaffolding in the middle of May and the redevelopment team plans have all staff out of the building by the end of the month.”

Such a decision is deplorable for a variety of reasons. Firstly, the Occupational Health, Safety and  Welfare issues are self explanatory, and secondly, the precision like accuracy that these members are required to perform in their roles on a daily basis can be affected dramatically.

Member safety as well as the vital work these members perform as it relates to patient care is paramount, and over-rides cost considerations arising from relocation.

Member health and safety will not and can not be compromised. The PSA will act accordingly to protect the interests of its members.

PSA MEMBERS WHO STAND TOGETHER,
WIN TOGETHER!

12 May 2010