Industry News

Changes to Training & Assessment

From 1 September 2009, there are some changes to the way you are trained and assessed for a construction induction card or a high risk work licence. If you do certain types of high risk work- such as dogging, rigging, scaffolding, or operating forklifts, cranes or hoists - you need a licence from WorkCover. Previously, a WorkCover-accredited assessor would have assessed you for a national certificate of competency. Under the new system, RTOs manage all of the training and assessment for high risk work licences.

Date: 1st September, 2009

Source: Excerpt from Workcover NSW article, follow the link to read the full article.

Product Safety Alert for the SL227 Static Line Traveller

It has come to our attention that the Traveller may become disconnected when misused. We request you adopt the following procedure until replacements become available.

Date: 1st September, 2009

Source: Article written by Sayfa, follow the link to read the full alert.

Safety Guidance Notice - Petzl Shunt

For some time, the ARAA has been considering whether we should take a stand on the inappropriate use of backup devices, recognising that in regards to the most commonly used device in the industry (Petzl Shunt), the manufacturer does not endorse the product for this use.

Date: 15th May, 2009

Source: Article written by Peter Ferguson for the ARAA, follow the link to read the full article.

ARAA Assessors Workshop

During a long weekend in May a number of Assessors/Committee members and local level 3 technicians attended a 3 day long seminar . The objective is to enable an open discussion about the existing training programs and content .

Date: 12th May, 2009

Source: Article written by Admin for araa.net.au, follow the link to read the full article.

Workcover NSW Focuses on Reducing Slips Trips and Falls in May

WorkCover NSW has designated May 2009 as Slips, Trips and Falls Month in a campaign to reduce injuries and raise awareness of risks. WorkCover CEO Jon Blackwell said slips, trips and falls refer to incidents such as a worker falling from a height, or falling over on the same level, as well as a worker stepping, kneeling or sitting on an object that may cause injury. ”There were 25,000 injuries as a result slips, trips and falls in New South Wales in 2006-07, representing 18 per cent of the total 140,000 workers compensation claims costing $203.5 million,” said Mr Blackwell.

Date: 1st May, 2009

Source: Workcover NSW press release, follow the link to read the full article.

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Changes to Training & Assessment

Product Safety Alert for the SL227 Static Line Traveller

Safety Guidance Notice - Petzl Shunt

ARAA Assessors Workshop

Workcover NSW Focuses on Reducing Slips Trips and Falls in May

Height Safety Training