Working at Heights Workshop

The NBTA Working at Heights Workshop had exactly 100 attendees on the 10th April. Representing 55 companies, the Workshop covered:

• Formal presentations on the new regulations, what they mean for tanker operators and customers
• Risk assessment processes that companies can use to assess their own businesses and formulate a plan to meet the requirements of the regulations
• Displays of tanker equipment and a walk through demonstration of this gear as well as lunch in this area

Presentations from key presenters are available by clicking on their name below:

• Introduction and background on NBTA, Rob Perkins, NBTA
• The New Regulations: what, when, how and why, Lance Kenningham, WorkCover
• What the Regulations mean for the Tanker industry, Neil Austin, HBL Chemtrans
• Industry Solutions: Examples, Chris Reid, Mobil Oil
• Risk Assessment and Management: What companies need to do, Ray Curtis, Tieman Industries

The Outcomes

A report on the Workshop will be posted here early in the week commencing 15th April. Key outcomes were:

• The proposed regulations have yet to be enacted. September is the current proposed date
• Irregardless of the proposed regulations, WorkSafe inspectors are enforcing safety issues using their powers under the WorkCover Act
• Companies should not be wating for September to assess their operations!

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Contact

Rob Perkins
Executive Director
National Bulk Tanker Association Inc.
PO Box 5, South Melbourne 3205
Phone: 03 9818 7899
Fax: 03 9818 6534
Mobile: 0411 402 832
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