Asbestos - The Silent Killer
Australia’s peak plumbing employer association tackles asbestos head-on.
Information contained on this web site will assist plumbers with:
- Current Regulations & Procedures
- Asbestos Containing Products
- Removal and Disposal
- Training Programs
In response to the new regulations introduced in 2003, the MPMSAA - with financial support from WorkSafe Victoria - has embarked on an Asbestos Awareness and Education Program to send a message to every plumber about the hazards of asbestos and to encourage improved compliance with new Victorian OH&S (Asbestos) regulations and safe asbestos management practices.
This is aimed particularly at plumbers working in a capacity of asbestos removal not requiring a removalist licence.
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Safe Work Australia is currently developing model Asbestos work health and safety laws as part of an initiative of the Council of Australian Governments. This initiative demonstrates a commitment to improving the work health and safety of all Australian workers and enhancing productivity.
The Commonwealth and each state and territory government have agreed to harmonise their work health and safety laws (including Asbestos Regulations and Codes of Practice) so that work health and safety laws are similar in each jurisdiction.
The Model Work Heath and Safety Act (draft) endorsed by Workplace Relations Ministers Council is now availalable.
The MPMSAA have been meeting with the ACCI who is facilitating an Asbestos Reference Group to review the the new regulation and code of practice and provide feedback to Safe Work Australia. Mr Laurie O’Shea from the MPMSAA Asbestos Handling Advisory Committee and Rod Tresidder the MPMSAA OHS Officer are participating. Members of the MPMSAA are also encouraged to provide feedback so send us an email.
Progress to date on Model Work Health and Safety (WHS) Laws
The Commonwealth, New South Wales, Queensland, the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory have enacted the provisions of the Model WHS Act and commenced 1 January 2012.
South Australia
The bill has been gazetted but not yet debated in parliament - due in mid February.
Victoria
RIS still being developed.
Western Australia
It is unclear when the Bill will be debated in parliament.
Model Codes of Practice
The following model Codes of Practice has been approved by Safe Work Australia members and the Ministerial Council for enactment in each state / duristriction.
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