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www.nsca.org.au ISSUE 289 - 20 January 2010
 
Australian News

Back in business

NOPSA launches takeover bid

JH’s fatal breach punished

Work hours set

Men drive greater risk

World News

Haitians' health still at risk

M&S pleads not guilty

OSHA seeks help

Targets due next week

Training News

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OHS training

NSCA Announcements

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Power up your OHS&E career with a Diploma of Environmental Sustainability

Rail Safety 2010

Career Watch

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Welcome back to the Safety and Training E-bulletin for 2010.

Understanding the model WHS Act, developing the model WHS regulations and continued debate over emissions trading legislation will be priorities this year.

Developing the model OHS regulations is the next step in the harmonisation process, following on from the Workplace Relations Ministers’ Council (WRMC) approval of the model Act in December 2009.

In February, the Federal Government is expected to reintroduce the amended Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) legislation to parliament.

However, before the legislation is reintroduced, as a party to the Copenhagen Accord, Australia will need to submit its 2020 emissions targets for inclusion in the Accord. Targets are due January 31.

Overshadowing this debate, however, is the earthquake in Haiti and the devastating impact it has had on the people in Haiti.

The World Health Organisation says trauma and obstetrics care, and preventing the spread of communicable diseases are priorities.

For more OHS news, read the safety and training updates below.

 
 

Back in business

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Safety and related business will be back on the federal parliamentary agenda when Federal Parliament resumes on February 2.

Full story

 
 

NOPSA launches takeover bid

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The National Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority (NOPSA) wants to take over the administration of offshore well integrity and safety regulations in the wake of last year’s Montara oil and gas leak.

Full story

 
 

JH’s fatal breach punished

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John Holland Pty Ltd has been prosecuted and fined $180,000 following the death of an employee at the Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal in Queensland.

Full story

 
 

Work hours set

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Hours of work and other new work standards started on January 1.

Full story

 
 

Men drive greater risk

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Recent research has found that men are more likely than women to be seriously injured in road incidents.

Full story

 
   




 
 

Haitians' health still at risk

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Trauma care, obstetrics and preventing the spread communicable diseases remain health priorities for Haitians following the recent earthquake.

Full story

 
 

M&S pleads not guilty

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Marks and Spencer plc has pleaded not guilty for failing to ensure that staff and the public were not exposed to asbestos risks.

Full story

 
 

OSHA seeks help

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The US OHS administration is seeking help from the public to improve its effectiveness in the wake of negative reports about its processes and oversight capacity.

Full story

 
 

Targets due next week

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Parties to the Copenhagen Accord must submit their emissions targets and mitigation initiatives for inclusion in the Accord by January 31.

Full story

 
   

 
 

Heard about the free magazine subscription with our safety training?

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Book and attend a selected training course till January 31, 2010 and you can choose a free annual subscription to one of the following lifestyle magazines: Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Prevention and Better Homes and Gardens. So improve your health and safety, both at work and at home.

Full story

 
 

Queensland

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Queensland Diploma and Certificate IV Courses are open for 2010 enrolment and spaces are limited. Contact your Learning and Development Coordinator on 1800 655 510 or enrol online now.

Diploma of Environmental Sustainability

Mackay February 22-26
Townsville March 8-12
Brisbane March 15-19

Full QLD training highlights

To view our entire training calendar and book online, click here

 
 

New South Wales / ACT

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A range of OHS&E training is offered across Sydney, Parramatta, Newcastle, Central Coast and Wollongong. Call 1800 655 510 or go to www.nsca.org.au for more information.

Be one of the first to study the Diploma of Environmental Sustainability! Enrol now for Cycle 1 in Sydney from the 1-4 February and Cycle 2, 3-7 May. Call 1800 816 459 for details.

Diploma of Environmental Sustainability

Sydney Cycle 1: 1-4 February Cycle 2: 3 – 7 May
Newcastle Cycle 1: 1-4 March Cycle 2: 21-25 June
Canberra Cycle 1: 22-25 March Cycle 2: 21-25 June

Full NSW & ACT training highlights

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Victoria

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Full VIC training highlights

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Subscribe now to the National Safety Magazine

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OHS practitioners live in a world of rapidly changing legislation, regulation and multiplying risks.

Full story

 
 

Power up your OHS&E career with a Diploma of Environmental Sustainability

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As Australia’s leading provider of OHS training services, the National Safety Council of Australia is pleased to announce their latest course, the Diploma of Environmental Sustainability (30584QLD).

Full story

 
 


Now celebrating its tenth anniversary, the annual Rail Safety summit is an eagerly awaited highlight on the rail industry calendar.

Full story

 
 

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To advertise an available position for the health and safety sector in the NSCA Safety & Training E-Bulletin, please contact Paul on (03) 9370 0040 or email paul.andrew@acgonline.org

 
 

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