RNZAF Safety Reporting System Event 2323/16

Andy Mackay made this Official Information request to New Zealand Defence Force

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From: Andy Mackay

Dear Ministry of Defence,

I request copies of all NZDF documentation relating to RNZAF Safety Reporting System Event 2323/16 reported AUG16 and involving an inadvertent 4-year cumulative exposure to toxic chemicals and/or fumes at Whenuapai Airbase.

I request details of any advice received from Worksafe NZ in relation to this event, and details of the chemicals involved, including any DASH analysis relating to the scope and severity of exposure.

I also request details of the scope of medical tests carried out on personnel, including a list of any specific chemicals tested for, and any non-identifying details of the results.

Finally, I would like to ask details on rectification action(s) carried out since AUG16.

I am a New Zealand Citizen and request this information be provided electronically or by email if possible.

Yours faithfully,
Andrew Mackay

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Good morning Mr Mackay

Please find attached a response to your Official Information Act request of 1 March 2017. We are transferring your request to the New Zealand Defence Force.

Kind regards,

Chelsea Heywood
Advisor, Ministry of Defence

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From: Andy Mackay [mailto:[FYI request #5478 email]]
Sent: Wednesday, 1 March 2017 11:10 p.m.
To: Information
Subject: Official Information request - RNZAF Safety Reporting System Event 2323/16

Dear Ministry of Defence,

I request copies of all NZDF documentation relating to RNZAF Safety Reporting System Event 2323/16 reported AUG16 and involving an inadvertent 4-year cumulative exposure to toxic chemicals and/or fumes at Whenuapai Airbase.

I request details of any advice received from Worksafe NZ in relation to this event, and details of the chemicals involved, including any DASH analysis relating to the scope and severity of exposure.

I also request details of the scope of medical tests carried out on personnel, including a list of any specific chemicals tested for, and any non-identifying details of the results.

Finally, I would like to ask details on rectification action(s) carried out since AUG16.

I am a New Zealand Citizen and request this information be provided electronically or by email if possible.

Yours faithfully,
Andrew Mackay

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From: Andy Mackay

Dear Ministerial Services,
Can you please ascertain the reason for this delay and advise me as soon as possible.

Yours sincerely,

Andy Mackay
[email address]

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The date on the letter should, of course, be 2 May 2017. 
 
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From: Andy Mackay

Dear Ministerial Services,

I request that the documents involved and related with this request be scanned and emailed to me. I am not willing to publicly post my residential address, but can be contacted by phone or email.

Yours sincerely,

Andy Mackay
[email address]

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