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NewsFinally, the simple solution for rooftop anchors is here.
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Changes to Delivery by RTO's for Prescribed Occupation licensingThe following information has bee provided to all RTO's delivering prescribed occupation training in Queensland. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) seeks to clarify the intent of Formal Training which must take place prior to any time being accumulated in a log book. Electrical Safety Inspector Numbers Increase as Population SurgesThe Electrical Safety Office (ESO) is currently training 11 new electrical safety inspectors bringing the total number in Queensland to more than 40. As Queensland's population has increased with more families moving to the sunshine state from overseas and across Australia, the ESO is boosting resources to meet the demand in the growth of infrastructure and development. National Scaffolding Campaign 2009–2010
Hearing Awareness Week 23-29th of AugustThe Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists has requested employers and hygienists to initiate, or participate in, hearing conservation activities in the lead-up to, and during, Hearing Awareness Week (23-29 August 2009). WHSQ Commences Scaffolding CampaignWHSQ has commenced as part of a national Heads of Workplace Safety Authority (HWSA) campaign scaffolding assessments around the state. Click here to download an audit tool which may assist you in regards to scaffold installations.
Safety Net Meeting (Last and Next)ASTA's recent SafetyNet meeting was well attended and members returned to their workplaces with lots of new information. WHSQ Releases New Technical Guidance Note for DoggersWHSQ has reinforced its position in regards to the supervision of trainee doggers and crane operators dogging their own load. Click here to download the Technical guidance note. WHSQ Release of Fact Sheets for Asbestos Removal (including Bonded)Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) has recently released a number of asbestos fact sheets which provide guidance on the requirements of the Code of Practice for the Management and Control of Asbestos in Workplaces and the Code of Practice for the Safe Removal of Asbestos 2nd edition. |
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ASTA is now the local distributor for Froglink surface mount anchors which are low profile and tested and manufactured to meet all mandatory standards.
Local Government are currently conducting audits at various premises to ensure products hazardous to the environment are stored correctly and sufficient bunding is provided.
The Department of Justice and the Attorney General have provided additional information on the proposed scaffolding campaign.