TWU MEMBERS WORKING ON THE TARMAC AT PERTH AIRPORT ARE FIGHTING FOR A HEAT POLICY!

In the summer heat, the temperature out on the tarmac can get well over 40 degrees and feel even hotter!

This not only makes it more difficult to do your job but also puts your safety at risk.

TWU members are calling on Perth Airport, Airlines and Ground handling

companies to work together to ensure you have:

🔥 Easy access to cold water in staff rooms and also out on the tarmac and in baggage bays.

🔥 Electrolytes.

🔥 PPE that helps you keep cool: breathable uniforms that provide UV protection and cooling neck ties.

🔥 Working air conditioning in all vehicles.

🔥 Industrial strength cooling fans & air-conditioning in all baggage bays

🔥 Aircraft air-conditioners left on during cleaning.

🔥 More frequent breaks during high heat with additional staff rostered if needed.