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Construction industry long service

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:20:38 +1100

The Construction Industry (Long Service) Amendment Bill is aimed at clarification of who is and is not covered by the portable long service scheme and adding to and amending existing definitions to make the Act easier to interpret. Public comment period closes 5 pm Wed 14 March 2012.

Explanatory information on the Draft Construction Industry (Long Service) Amendment Bill

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:43:25 +1100

Accompanying information on the Draft Construction Industry (Long Service) Amendment Bill.

Draft Construction Industry (Long Service) Amendment Bill 2012

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:43:09 +1100

Filling LP Gas cylinders from automotive fuel dispensers

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:49:07 +1100

This guidance note highlights the dangers relating to the illegal filling of these cylinders and the penalties that can apply to this activity.

Building Regulation Advisory Note 02-12

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:30:12 +1100

Content includes application of disability access provisions to alterations, ventilation of bathrooms where mechanical ventilation is installed, occupancy permits with conditions and applications for occupancy permits

Workplace health and safety basics for cleaners

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:15:42 +1100

Summarises common hazards that cleaners may encounter and possible solutions. Outlines workplace health and safety rights and responsibilities of workers.

Occupational Licensing (Gas-fitting Work) Determination 2012

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:00:08 +1100

The Occupational Licensing (Gas-fitting Work) Determination 2010 has been revoked and the revised Occupational Licensing (Gas-fitting Work) Determination 2012 was Gazetted on 25 January, with commencement 1 February 2012.

Occupational Licensing (Water Meter � Electrical Earth Bond Exemption) Order 2012

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:03:07 +1100

An exemption that will expire 31 July 2012 for certain Plumber Practitioner (Certifier) Water Plumbers carrying out work on behalf of Southern Water in Tasmania.

Residential building warranties and disputes

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:19:13 +1100

Residential building warranties and disputes legilsation. Public comment period closes 16 March 2012

Residential Building Work Quality (Warranties and Disputes) Bill 2012 - Minor assessment statement

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:17:01 +1100

Minor assessment statement on the Residential Building Work Quality (Warranties and Disputes) Bill 2012. Comment period closes Friday March 2012.

Residential Building Work Quality (Warranties and Disputes) Bill 2012

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:14:32 +1100

Draft Residential Building Work Quality (Warranties and Disputes) Bill 2012. Comment period closes Thursday 23 February 2012.

Fuji Clean CE1500EX

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:25:55 +1100

Certificate of Accreditation On-Site Waste Water Management System for Fuji Clean CE1500EX

Building Regulation Advisory Note 01-12

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:12:12 +1100

Building Regulation Advisory Note No 1 - 2012 includes information on Class 1b buildings and disability access, Doorway widths - error in AS1428.1 (2009), NatHERS approved energy software tools, New ABCB website, ABCB Handbooks available, Building Australia's Future Conference 2011, New NCC provisions for stair handrails and window barriers.

Theatrical Fireworks Permit Application

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:30:56 +1100

Theatrical fireworks are specifically designed for theatrical effects only and are for the use of a person trained in this field. These are typically used indoors and designed for use in close proximity to performers and the audience.

Public holidays in Tasmania 2012-2014

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:23:25 +1100

A listing of public holidays in Tasmania for the years 2012-2014. Inlcudes local public holidays as well.

Safe handling of detonators

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:24:28 +1100

This guidance note provides a timely reminder to all people working in the mining and explosives industry that detonators pose a significant safety and security risk.

Review of Tasmanian Child Labour Laws

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:58:26 +1100

Workplace Standards is undertaking a review of Tasmania's child labour laws

Medical gas work exemption

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:38:34 +1100

Draft Occupational Licensing (Medical Gas Exemption) Order 2012

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:22:01 +1100

Draft Occupational Licensing (Medical Gas Exemption) Order 2012. Comment period closes COB 16 Jan 2012

Workplace Issues No 64 Dec 2011

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:18:27 +1100

Articles include winners and finalists of the 2011 WorkSafe Tasmania Awards, news on WorkSafe Tasmania Month, information on the Model WHS Act, new guidelines for medical practitioners, farming fatality, occupational licensing, Worker Assist, security of payment for builders and renovators, ESRs, asbestos compensation scheme, prosecutions

Gas Act 2000 Annual Report 2010-11

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:26:14 +1100

Annual Report 2010 - 2011. Operations Implemented under the Gas Act 2000

Forklift truck tyre explosion

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:35:31 +1100

Recently a tyre fitter narrowly escaped serious injury while working on the steer wheels of a 1 tonne series forklift truck.

Mining industry - Fitter struck by falling object

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:37:15 +1100

An accident occurred at a Tasmanian mine site where a fitter was struck on the head and shoulder by a mono pump stator weighing approximately 90 kg.

Amendments to long service leave

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:47:36 +1100

Information on changes to long service leave entitlements for private sector workers

Asbestos containing material

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:40:22 +1100

Link to asbestos information on the Asbestos in Tasmania website

ACCC public warning

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:30:14 +1100

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued public warning notices in relation to the conduct of Safety Compliance Pty Ltd.

Quad bike safety poster

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:05:44 +1100

This poster on quad bike safety was developed by the Trans-Tasman quad bike industry solutions program working party, under the auspices of Heads of Workplace Safety Authorities.

Manual Tasks Guide for Carers

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:05:43 +1100

Tips for carers on preventing musculoskeletal injuries from performing manual tasks (WorkSafe WA)

Quad bike safety - What you need to know

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:05:43 +1100

This brochure on quad bike safety was developed by the Trans-Tasman quad bike industry solutions program working party, under the auspices of Heads of Workplace Safety Authorities.

Quarry blast incident

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:12:30 +1100

In a blast at a Tasmanian quarry site a sub-contractor undertaking drilling operations, who had been missed off a pre-blast checklist, was in close proximity to a blast face when it was detonated.

About the Act

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:53:55 +1100

Information about the Security-sensitive Dangerous Substances (SSDS) Act

Building Regulation Advisory Note 04-11

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:24:29 +1100

In recent years, residential and commercial buildings in Australia have seen a dramatic increase in the use of innovative, external wall cladding products and/or systems which are not dealt with in the BCA as Deemed-to-Satisfy (DtS) building solutions. This Advisory Note refers to the BCA Volumes One and Two and focuses on all classes of buildings (Class 1 � 10 buildings) with the purpose to promote weatherproof construction methods.

Workplace Issues No 63 Sept 2011

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:52:38 +1100

Content includes articles on Supporting return to work: The health benefits of work, Making safety a sign of the times, building a safer business, WorkSafe Month 2011, University adds more defib units, Transport and health targeted in WorkSafe campaign, New Model WHS Act and what it means for you, new impairment assessment guides, spotlight on ESRs, everybody's talking and more

Proposed fee structure

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:46:23 +1100

Information sheet on the proposed fee structure - electrical, plumbing, gasfitting.

Refrigeration and air conditioning contact details form

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:45:27 +1000

Contact details form for refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics

Building Regulation News Update No 3/2011

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:13:50 +1100

Building practitioners, industry and stakeholders are advised of amendments to the Building Regulations 2004 that commence on 29 August 2011.

CONNECTIONS Issue 4 - Aug 2011

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:47:35 +1100

National Occupational Licensing System, Duties of licence holders: prescribed work, Changes to asbestos amounts that can be removed from workplaces, automotive gas-fitting, licensing updates, new asbestos compensation scheme, electrical installations updates, installing water meters and water pipe main earths, defective electrical work, audit on gas-fitters, new gas installations, security of payment (building), energy assessors and energy raters and more

Application for acceptance (TBA003)

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:14:38 +1100

This application must be submitted to the Director of Gas Safety for acceptance to commission a complex gas installation or standard gas installation of a prescribed class in accordance with s.77 of the Gas Act 2000.

Guideline for the use of trenchless techniques when installing gas consumer piping systems

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:41:28 +1100

This guide provides information and sets out the minimum requirements acceptable to the Director of Gas Safety for installing consumer piping systems using trench less techniques.

Conditions for accepting complex gas installations that cross multiple occupied sites

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:45:05 +1100

If the design of the complex gas installation requires the crossing of multiple occupied sites, then consideration must be given to agreed access arrangements to ensure the safe ongoing operation of the gas installation.

Fees under the Occupational Licensing (Plumbing Work) Regulations 2010

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:12:57 +1100

At the moment there are no fees applicable for plumber licences.

Security Substances Newsletter Issue:5 Dec 08

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:43:54 +1100

Content includes Release of Draft Dangerous Substances (Safe Handling) Regulations 2008 for Public Consultation, Addition of Explosives to the Security-sensitive Dangerous Substances Act 2005 (SSDS), Australian Forum of Explosives Regulators Meeting 11-12 November 2008, Explosives Amnesty

Log landing safety

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:42:44 +1100

This guidance note will help people working in the forest industry reduce the risk of injury when working on log landings.

Log truck safety (Load construction)

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:40:12 +1100

This guidance note has been prepared to assist log truck drivers to achieve legislative compliance with load construction standards. It does not matter whether logs are transported on log jinkers, skeletal trailers or tip trucks, the trucks are classed as log trucks therefore the standards are the same.

Fans, negative pressures and carbon monoxide spillage - Gas Appliance Testing

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:39:04 +1100

Information Sheet on fans, negative pressures and carbon monoxide spillage - Gas Appliance Testing. A gas appliance with a natural draught flue that is installed indoors, needs a clean supply of fresh air for complete combustion.