Codes, Standards & Regulations
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Drug testing methods revised
In order to increase safety and reliability, a revised standard guiding the detection of drugs in oral fluids has been developed. It aims to ... -
$1.2 million fine for distributing pump that electrocuted woman
A business director has been fined $1.2 million for failing to ensure a product he imported and sold adhered to electrical safety laws. Two ... -
Demo burn shows life-saving value of fire sprinklers
To demonstrate the life-saving value of automatic fire sprinklers in Australian homes, two full-scale living room replicas will be set on fire in Sydney later ... -
Plumbing standards crucial after legionella scare
Adelaide bathrooms may be privy to legionella, a potentially deadly bacteria. Flinders University in Adelaide has discovered that one in four homes tested positively ... -
Dr Bronwyn Evans finishes her term as chief executive of Standards Australia
Dr Bronwyn Evans has announced that she will be concluding a six year term as chief executive of Standards Australia as of this Friday, ... -
ACCC cracks down on Service Seeking over misleading reviews
Online tasking platform Service Seeking has landed in Federal Court for allegedly engaging in misleading conduct relating to customer reviews. From July 2016, the ... -
Fair Work Comission announces changes to flexible work arrangements
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has announced important changes to flexible work arrangements. From 1 December 2018, employers will need to make a genuine ... -
Australia’s Energy Efficiency Council presents MAC Energy Efficiency Group with 2018 ‘Best Innovation in Energy Efficiency’ award
An online training platform from Melbourne-based MAC Energy Efficiency Group (MAC) that equips electricians, plumbers and other tradespeople to fully comply with government ... -
New standards to assist with energy efficient residential air conditioning
The installation and design of energy efficient residential air conditioning will be assisted by the publication of a new standard, according to a press ... -
AccessEAP advocates for better mental health in trade industries
The rate of suicide among men in the trades industry, especially lower-skilled employees, is approximately double that of the general male working population. It’s ...
