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Retail Store Opens.

ASTA's new retail store is now up and running and offering some super specials for July or until stock is sold out.

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ASTA Safety Net Meeting a resounding success

ASTA's recent SafetyNet meeting was well attended and members returned to their workplaces with lots of new information. Wide Bay Central Queensland Manager for the Department of Justice and the Attorney General (formerly DEIR- WHS) Mr Rob Noble informed the meeting of the government's current

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Ian McGill of Bundaberg Distilling Company wins eNews iPod!

Winner of the second ASTA eNews iPod Shuffle give away was Mr Ian McGill from the Bundaberg Distilling Company, makers of the famous Bundaberg Rum and home of the infamous Bundy Bear.  Congratulations Ian!

Rodney Wheat presented Ian with his iPod.

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Jarrod Wilson joins the Alliance as Principal Consultant Occupational Health & Hygiene

We are very pleased to announce that Jarrod Wilson has joined the Alliance as Principal Consultant Occupational Health & Hygiene. Jarrod holds a bachelor degree in OHS and is an accredited Hygienist. He specialises in advanced safety managment systems including Dangerous Goods Safety Managment, AS4801 and Hazardous Substances.

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Hadley Cooper wins ASTA's eNews iPod Shuffle

The winner of our first ASTA's eNews iPod Shuffle give away was Hadley Cooper of Bundaberg Brewed Drinks - Makers of the famous Bundaberg Ginger Beer

Hadley was tickled pink to have won (particularly as he had forgotten he had even entered), and was delighted to receive his prize.

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WHSQ advises of changes to requirements for doggers.

Simultaneous mobile crane (slewing/non-slewing) operation and dogging activities Technical guidance note.

This technical guidance note provides information which clarifies Workplace Health and Safety Queenslands (WHSQ) position, in relation to a person in control of and/or operating a mobile crane to:

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December News from DEIR

Below are the latest breaking news from DEIR.

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Don't have a shocker this Christmas

This months Safety Tip is from Ron Lowe

With Christmas just around the corner I thought it would be appropriate to give a few tips for decorative lights. Note that more information is available at the Electrical Safety Office Website at www.eso.qld.gov.au

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Building Services Regulation has changed!

Did you know the Building Services Regulation has changed?

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ASTA launches SAFETY NET

In consultation with local safety professionals ASTA has launched its new networking program SAFETY NET. SAFETY NET is aimed at providing regular opportunities for catching up with people involved in the local safety industry including inspectors, managers, advisors and WHSO's.

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