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Consultation on health practitioner codes and guidelines
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency is advising that consultations are underway on the Codes and Guidelines to support registrants to meet their obligations under the new national health practitioner registration and accreditation system. The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) at its meeting of 26 March 2008 signed an Intergovernmental Agreement ... read more
Mandatory RSA considered in draft ACT liquor legislation
An exposure draft to overhaul the ACT Liquor Act 1975 proposes the introduction of mandatory responsible service of alcohol training for all staff and security guards. ACT Attorney General Simon Corbell said the ACT Government is seeking feedback on this important suite of proposed reforms. "This ... read more
Tanning regulations for ACT
Solaria and tanning units will need to be registered and their owners and operators licensed under new regulations being developed by the ACT Government. The ACT Health Minister, Katy Gallagher MLA, said the amendments to the Radiation Protection Regulation 2007 would be based on proposed national standards. ... read more
Study scholarship for manufacturing industry training
Manufacturing Skills Australia is launched the MSA Innovation Program to extend the capability and performance of Australian manufacturing and automotive industries through education and training, and workforce development. The MSA Innovation Program is offering a Study Award to the nominal value of $10,000. Applications are invited from vocational education ... read more
Adventure Activity Standards released in Qld
Outdoors Queensland has released the Queensland Adventure Activity Standards (AAS). The Standards are minimum, voluntary guidelines for organisations conducting outdoor recreation activities where the participants are dependant on the activity provider. The AAS were developed to promote: safety for both participants and providers understanding of ... read more
ACT amends Occupational Health and Safety Act
The Australian Capital Territory has introduced a range of amendments reforming its Occupational Health and Safety Act 1989 . The amendments will strengthen the Occupational Health and Safety Council provisions and offences under the Act as well as the Dangerous Substances Act 2004 . The amendments are the first ... read more
New WA code for safeguarding of machinery
A new code of practice for the safeguarding of machinery and plant has been released by the Western Australian Commission for Occupational Safety and Health. Commission Chair Tony Cooke said the code of practice aims to assist workplaces to maintain a safe working environment. "The code explains how ... read more
New QLD electrical code of practice
The Queensland Electrical Safety Office is preparing to introduce a new code of practice for the electrical industry from January 2010. The new code Electrical Safety Code of Practice 2010 - Risk Management has been developed to provide specific advice and assistance to employers and electrical workers ... read more
Improved safety standards in WA adventure tourism
Outdoors WA , the peak industry body for outdoor adventure activities in Western Australia, is developing a set of Adventure Activity Standards designed to protect tourists visiting the Western Australian outback. Expected to take up to two years to implement, the standards introduce better accreditation standards, set guidelines for outdoor adventure ... read more
WA seeks comments on Code of practice: Working hours
The Western Australian Commission for Occupational Safety and Health is seeking comments on the Code of practice: Working hours . The Code of practice: Working hours is issued by the Commission for Occupational Safety and Health and its Mining Industry ... read more
New tobacco laws for South Australia and the ACT
The Tobacco Products Regulation Act 1997 has recently been amended to introduce a number of significant changes to the sale of tobacco in South Australia. The changes, which should be noted by tobacco retailers , include: a person must not sell a tobacco ... read more
ACT to introduce mandatory responsible service of alcohol training
The Australian Captial Territory (ACT) Government has announced its intention to introduce mandatory responsible service of alcohol (RSA) training for liquor licensees and bar staff. The government will also consider extending the mandatory training requirement to all staff involved in the service of alcohol, including security guards, floor hostesses, room service staff ... read more
New training tool for manufacturing industry
A new learning resource, which uses a virtual manufacturing environment, has been developed to help the manufacturing industry deliver critical skills training to staff. The resource, developed as an industry e-learning demonstration through the Australian Flexible Learning Framework, the national training system's e-learning strategy, focuses on delivering skills in ... read more
Adventure activity standards under development in Qld
The Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation has been commissioned by the Department of Sport and Recreation to undertake a project to produce Queensland's Adventure Activity Standards (QAAS). The Adventure Activity Standards are minimum, voluntary guidelines on how to conduct an outdoor recreation activity and cover aspects ... read more
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Important announcement regarding Manufacturing Skills Australia training packages
Manufacturing Skills Australia ( MSA ), the national industry skills council for the manufacturing industries, has advised that there are issues affecting the availability of four of their training packages on the National Training Information Service ( NTIS ). The following training packages are displaying metadata only: ... read more
ACT commences new work safety legislation
The Work Safety Act 2008 commenced in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) on 1 October 2009. The Act replaces the former Occupational Health and Safety Act 1989 . The new Act provides a legislative framework to secure the health, safety and wellbeing of all workers in the ... read more
Construction induction now required in ACT
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has introduced the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work . From 1 October 2009 all persons on a construction site in the ACT must complete OHS induction training and possess a construction induction card before they can work. The changes ... read more
Manufacturing innovation study award
Manufacturing Skills Australia has announced the establishment of an Innovation Program for the manufacturing and automotive industries. The purpose of the MSA Innovation Program is to extend the capability and performance of Australian manufacturing and automotive industries through education and training, and workforce development. The MSA Innovation Program ... read more
Manufacturing Skills Australia conference - Adelaide
Manufacturing Skills Australia is hosting its 4th annual conference in Adelaide on Thursday 3 September. The theme for the conference is 'SustainABILITY - Skills - develop your future!' The focus will be on: how to sustain a manufacturing industry in Australia how our manufacturing industry can support environmental ... read more
Comcare National Conference - Canberra
The Comcare National Conference will be held in Canberra from 23-25 September 2009. The conference will focus on what it means to be healthy and safe at work. Speakers at the conference will include academics, leaders and innovators from industry who will provide participants with insights on best practice, ... read more
Info session on ACT Work Safety Act - Canberra
The Office of Regulatory Services (ORS) and the Office of the ACT OHS Commissioner are holding an information session on 10 September for local businesses on the new Work Safety Act. The information session will prepare businesses for when the Work Safety Act takes effect from ... read more
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Queensland Adventure Activity Standards
This page provides details of the Queensland Adventure Activity Standards (AAS). The AAS are the minimum, voluntary guidelines on how to conduct 15 outdoor recreation activities. The AAS cover aspects of safety, planning, environment and equipment. The adventure activity areas covered by the AAS are listed below. The AAS ... read more
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ACT to introduce construction induction and high risk work licensing standard
An announcement by the ACT Government has foreshadowed the introduction of legislation to confirm ACT participation in the following nationally agreed processes for the construction industry. The announcement on the ACT Occupational Health and Safety Commissioner website states that: Construction induction card From 1 October ... read more
ACT Work Safety Regulation up for comment
The Australian Capital Territory Minister for Industrial Relations John Hargreaves has released an exposure draft of the Work Safety Regulation 2009 for community consultation. In August 2008 the Legislative Assembly passed the Work Safety Act 2008 . This Act will come into effect on 1 October 2009 and ... read more
New work safety laws introduced in ACT
New work safety legislation will come into effect in the Australian Capital Territory on 1 July 2009 after the passing of the Work Safety Act 2008 . Key aspects of the Act include: granting workers a specific ... read more
ACT introduces new licensing framework for medicines and poisons
New legislation has been passed in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) to reform the law regulating medicines, poisons and therapeutic goods. The legislation will regulate a range of substances, including medicines, poisons and prohibited substances and will provide certainty for health professionals and others by having one Act ... read more
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Declaration of National Code of Practice for Precast, Tilt-up and Concrete Elements in Building Construction
The National Code of Practice for Precast, Tilt-up and Concrete Elements in Building Construction (National Code) was declared by the Australian Safety and Compensation Council (ASCC) on 27 February 2008. The National Code aims to encourage a nationally consistent approach to legislation and ... read more
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