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STANDARDS AUSTRALIA'S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & ANNUAL COUNCIL MEETING
Standards Australia will hold its Annual General Meeting and Annual Council Meeting on Friday 23 November at 10.00am at the Sofitel on Collins Street in Melbourne. Members and Councillors should note this date in their diaries. Further details to be announced closer to the date.
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NSW OHS Reform and Workplace Safety Briefing
Monday, 3 December 2007 - Radisson Plaza, Sydney
Informa Conferences will host a one day briefing focused on the proposed changes to NSW OHS legislation. The key purpose of the forum is to provide a platform for debate and discussion on the recommendations for reform and opportunities for change of the NSW OHS legislation including a discussion of the possible implications on employers/employees and the possibility of federal harmonization and an assessment of workplace safety issues and how these can be improved nationally.
For more information visit www.informa.com.au/OHSreform
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FSANZ SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE FOOD CODE
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has announced that it is considering a number of changes to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code" regulations that govern the sale of food sold in Australia and New Zealand.
For more information visit http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/newsroom/...
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2007 AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF BUILDING PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE IN BUILDING AWARDS
The winners of the 2007 AIB Professional Excellence In Building Awards were announced at a prestigious black-tie dinner at Melbourne’s Crown Casino.
The 2007 AIB Professional Excellence in Building Awards provide an opportunity to recognise the efforts of individual building professionals in successfully managing a construction project. For information on each of the award recipients visit www.aib.org.au/buildingawards
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WORLD STANDARDS DAY - Standards and the citizen: Contributing to society World Standards Day is celebrated each year on 14 October to pay tribute to the efforts of thousands of experts worldwide that collaborate with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to develop voluntary International Standards to facilitate trade, spread knowledge and disseminate technological advances. [More] Australian elected to lead one of the world's largest non-govenment organisations Australian Dr Alan Morrison, Deputy Chairman, Standards Australia has been elected President of one of the world’s largest non-government organisations, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), as it becomes increasingly involved in major global issues such as climate change, security and social responsibility. [More] 2007 Standards Awards Standards Awards are presented to individuals who have made a significant contribution to standardisation and who have demonstrated outstanding service in enabling Standards Australia to attain the objectives for which it was founded - national interest and public benefit. [More] The Search for Australia's next Top Product The Australian International Design Awards, a division of Standards Australia, has opened its doors to all professionally designed products on the Australian market and is calling for entries to the 2008 program [More] Carbon Trading without International Standards? Under the Government’s plan and as the first concrete step in developing Australia’s emissions market, corporations will be required to report greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption and production from July next year. [More] Product Safety Framework The recent Mattel recalls and concerns over lead levels and small parts in children’s toys highlight the flaws in Australia’s inconsistent consumer laws. [More] IEC joins international energy agency in initative to raise profile of electrical energy efficency The IEC and International Energy Agency (IEA) are calling on the world''s school children for help impove electrical energy efficiency. [More] Employment screening handbooks to help industry minimise risk Standards Australia recently launched its latest publications: the Employment Screening Handbook; and a Handbook for Reference Checking in the Financial Services Industry which was developed in close collaboration with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). [More] TELL US YOUR STORY! What would your world be like without Standards? [More] Renewable Energy Industry's annual special service award At the Appropriate Technology Retailers Association of Australia (ATRAA) conference in Cairns earlier this year, Ted Spooner, Chairman of Standards Australia’s committee EL-042 Renewable Energy Power Supply Systems & Equipment was awarded the renewable energy industry’s annual Special Service Award in recognition of his work contributing to the development of the Photo Voltaic (PV) industry in Australia [More] Industry News
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Solariums - Review of Australian Standards Following the release of new industry standards in Europe and recent concerns raised by Government and the community regarding sun beds and sun-tanning salons, Standards Australia is now reviewing the current Australian Standard relating to the use and operation of solariums. [More] The Security Lexicon Project: Coming to terms with security definitions Good terminology aids efficiency, security, quality and safety. Using the same terms for the same concepts helps avoid misunderstandings that lead to conflict, wasted time and money. [More] Earthquake actions in Australia Earthquakes can be considered low probability, high consequence events, with the largest recorded in Australia measuring around Magnitude 7. Structures need to be designed to withstand the force of such events and Standards Australia’s Committee BD-006-11 has recently revised and published AS1170.4 - 2007 Earthquake Actions in Australia replacing the 1993 version. [More] Fraud and corruption control Standards Australia is currently revising the 2003 version of AS 8001 Fraud and Corruption Control. The revision has been based on years of collective experience from Australian entities in controlling the risks of fraud and corruption and is effectively a statement of "best practice" on this issue [More] Gas and liquid petroleum pipelines Pipelines play a crucial role in Australia’s economy by transporting gas and liquid petroleum - an essential in modern society. Joint Standards Australia/ Standards New Zealand Committee ME-038, Petroleum Pipelines, have recently published two Standards as part of the AS 2885 Pipelines - gas and liquid petroleum series of Standards. [More] Protecting sight at work One of the most widely used items of personal protective equipment is a pair of safety spectacles. Young people learning wood work or metal work at school learn the importance of wearing them when performing tasks that may release particles of wood or metal at speed and hit their eye, damaging their sight. [More] Smartcard Interoperability Over the next several years all Australians are more likely to be exposed to a wider range of electronic documents including smartcard technology. The new generation of smartcards will provide more flexibility, larger storage capabilities and greatly enhanced security. [More] Analysis of Acid Sulfate soils Today, more than ever, people are concerned about environmental pollution, whether it occurs from natural or anthropogenic processes. A natural process responsible for strong acid release is the oxidation of iron sulfides, the most common being pyrite. [More] Welding of Reinforcing Steel Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand joint Committee on Welding of structures WD-003 has recently released a draft for public comment on the revision of AS/NZS1554.3-2002, Structural steel welding, Part3: Welding of reinforcing steel. [More] Coal and the Environment Much has been reported and written about the impact of mining and the affects it has on the environment. Indeed the word ‘coal’ is often seen by some as a dirty word due mainly to bad publicity and the distortion of facts. [More] Wiring Rules - Revised Standard to be released The new edition of the Australian/New Zealand Standard for Wiring Rules (AS/NZS 3000:2007) will be released in the first week of November 2007. [More] Job Opportunities
Currently, there are several opportunities for Project Managers to join the Standards Development team in areas including Gas, Electrical, Health Informatics, Engineering and Construction. The primary function of this role is to actively manage standardisation projects through to publication, by constructively managing stakeholder input. Key responsibilities include:
To succeed in this role you will need to demonstrate the following requirements:
To apply please send your CV and covering letter addressing the position requirements, to: recruitment@standards.org.au Initial enquiries may be made to Anna Drinias, HR Manager, on (02) 9237 6032 |
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