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Training organisations set new benchmark for Mine Safety
Thu 4 Aug, 2011
Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) throughout Queensland have joined forces to form a
new industry association that aims to set a new quality benchmark in safety and training for the
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Web Host goes down and so does our website
Tue 21 Jun, 2011
The hosting company's servers were unfortunately brought down last Saturday the 11th of June 2011. Because of this unfortunate event we have had to try and restore our website and are in the process of doing so.
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Asbestos Training ramps up in Brisbane
Fri 24 Dec, 2010
Class B Asbestos Licence training is now available through our Brisbane facility. Given the strong focus on safely removing asbestos in workplaces it is essential that workers hold the appropriate licence. If you need a Class B licence in the Brisbane area call us on 1300 966 817 or email...
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ASTA moves to new premises
Thu 1 Jul, 2010
The Australian Safety & Training Alliance has moved its Bundaberg office to new premises located at 31-33 Enterprise street Bundaberg. We are able to provide substantially more concurrent courses at our new premises. Some of the main improvements include
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The Electrical Safety Office has releases 5 NEW Codes of Practice
Thu 25 Feb, 2010The Electrical Safety Office has released 5 new Codes of Practice forworking near exposed live parts, conducting electrical work, ruralelectrical equipment, Entity works and Electrical risk management.
It is particularly important to note the following
The new codes reference the ISO 31000:2009 Risk Management standard ratherthan AS4360.
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Another Insulation Installer Dies on the Job in Queensland
Thu 25 Feb, 2010The Electrical Safety Office (ESO) and Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) are investigating the fatality of a ceiling insulation installer which occurred on 4 February 2010 at Millaa Millaa, in far north Queensland. An investigation is currently underway.
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WHSQ Warns RTO's Delivering Licenced Outcomes
Thu 25 Feb, 2010Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) continues to identify a substantial number of instances where Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) have not ensured compliance with sections of the Workplace Health and Safety Regulation 2008 (the "regulation") relating to the training and assessment of applicants for high risk work licences and earthmoving...
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ASTA Store Now Online
Thu 11 Feb, 2010After many months of development the ASTA store is now online. Customers can select their equipment quickly and easily with any company discounts being passed on at time of purchase.
The online store is an order cart which is then confirmed by an ASTA staff member prior to dispatch ensuring the...
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ASTA moves on Movember
Wed 18 Nov, 2009With three initially keen participants ASTA staff Keith Pitt, Ivan Grills and Rod Wheat commenced Movember with a can do attitude. As of this week we are down to two, with Rod bailing on compassionate grounds (his wife hated it). To assist in this very worthy cause please see below.
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WHSQ changes its mind on paper tickets, for now.
Wed 28 Oct, 2009With approximately 5000 paper ticket holders for prescribed occupations still outstanding WHSQ has decided to extend the window for recognition of these older style licences. We have been advised as follows
WOULD ALL RTOs PLEASE ENSURE THAT THEIR ASSESSORS ARE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING:
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