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Wisdom wins

Coalition’s climate questioned

Sign of the times

Building up energy

PC models difference

World News

Women fall to their deaths

Night nurses at metabolic risk

Half a million people homeless

Climate targets submitted

Training News

OHS training

Legal News

Talking OHS Law with Michael Connolly

NSCA Announcements

Visit the NSCA team at Safety In Action 2010

Total Plant Management 2010

Career Watch

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The sands of time and the winds of climate change are upon us, requiring our OHS and environmental attention.

The latest Intergenerational Report signals a need to get serious about shoring up and accommodating a diverse workforce to help secure our economic and social survival.

On the climate change front, the Coalition’s recently announced direct action policy to combat greenhouse gas emissions has been met with mixed responses.

Business groups say the policy leaves unanswered questions, while other quarters say the policy will fail to deliver the necessary emissions cuts.

Mental health is also in the spotlight with the naming of mental health clinician Patrick McGorry as Australian of the Year. The announcement is great news for highlighting the importance of mental health in all spheres of our life – including work.

On the legal front, the recent Productivity Commission (PC) benchmarking report on OHS laws reinforces the problems caused by existing jurisdictional differences. However, it remains to be seen if the recently approved model laws can rein in these differences.

Most importantly, UN-HABITAT is planning to use technology developed during the Tsunami to build transitional housing for people left homeless by the earthquake in Haiti.

The UN will be using the rubble and debris from the quake to build the transitional accommodation.

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

Queensland Diploma and Certificate IV Courses are open for 2010 enrolment. 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 2010 dates available now!

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! Call 1800 816 459 for details and enrol now!

Diploma of Environmental Sustainability

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

Full NSW & ACT training highlights

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WESTERN SUBURBS TRAINING NOW HELD AT WHITTEN OVAL
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Diploma of Environmental Sustainability

Cycle 1: 9-12 March Cycle 2: 7-11 June

Get your Diploma or Certificate IV in OHS faster with NSCA Victoria

Full VIC training highlights

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This week he discusses the “Supervision of vulnerable employees”.

One important facet of the duty of employers to provide a safe workplace for employees is providing adequate supervision.

This obligation is heightened where young and inexperienced employees are concerned. The extent of supervision differs markedly from an experienced employee to a new or inexperienced employee, such as an apprentice or trainee.

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