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Latest News
AccuRATE V1.1.3.0
The latest version of 2nd Gen BTP
Assessment tools has been released.
DoP agree to a new Pilot to
commence early February 2007.
BASIX (DIY)
Review
ABSA instrumental in securing DoP
DIY Sustainability Tool - DoP Review...not independent but a starting point
Visit the ABSA Site for further
details.
DIY found to lower the standard of
Residential Building BTP in NSW - varies between 200% to 400% below Simulation
Method when compared with NatHERS and far more variation expected to AccuRATE.
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"We Identify all potential hazards and assess the risks
arising from those hazards for all types of
property"
A Hazard is defined as:
Anything (including work practices or procedures) that has the potential to harm
the health or safety of a person.
A Risk is
defined as:
The possibility of
incurring misfortune or loss.
OR
The chance of a loss or
other event on which a claim may be filed - either Insurance or Legal.
HAZARDS + RISKS:
In assessing hazards and their associated risks we use the HazPAK system developed
by WorkCover specifically to assist those responsible for carrying out audits
and based on experience in the industry.
SAMPLE HazPAK TABLE:
Numbers shown in the following table indicate how important it is to do
something: 1 (extremely important) through to 6 (least important).
For each hazard think about:
How severely it could hurt somebody.
How likely is it to hurt someone.
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Kill
or Disable |
Several
Days off Work |
First
Aid |
| Very
Likely - could happen regularly |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Likely
- could happen occasionally |
2 |
3 |
4 |
| Unlikely
- could happen, but only rarely |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| Very
Unlikely - could happen, but probably never will |
4 |
5 |
6 |
Our experience in the
building and property industry allows us to Identify all potential
hazards and assess the risks arising from those hazards for all types of
properties against the requirements of the new Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act
and Regulation.
As well as assessing potential hazards we provide audit services for various
types of properties that include assessment for compliance with relevant Building Acts, Codes and
Regulations applicable within NSW.
In the preparing the basis for our audit reports we consulted with WorkCover
and its Construction Inspectorate to ensure our knowledge of the new OHS Act and
Regulation is current, and to confirm our inspection and reporting methodologies
meet their requirements.
We employ strict quality assurance controls in the preparation of our
reports and completion of all of our services.
For more information on this topic see our Asset
Services page.
We have designed and
inspected the construction of a number of pools and spas.
This experience
allows us to Identify all potential
hazards and assess the risks arising from those hazards against the requirements of the Swimming Pools Act 1992 and Swimming Pools Regulation
1998.
As well as assessing potential pool and spa hazards we provide audit services that
include assessment for compliance with relevant Building Acts, Codes and
Regulations applicable within NSW.
SERVICES:
Our assessment and audit services cover:
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Compliance with the requirements of
current Building Acts, Codes and Regulations.
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Any breach of
the requirements of relevant current Acts, Codes and Regulations, and
Likely risk of damage
(Life as well as Property) arising from any breach
found of Acts, Codes and Regulations.
REFERENCED STANDARDS:
The following are some of the references we use to prepare our reports.
AS 1926 Swimming Pool Safety -
Fencing for swimming pools
AS 2818 Guide to swimming pool safety
AS 2820 Gate units for swimming pools
AS 2416 Design and application of
water safety signs
AS 3661 Slip resistance of pedestrian
surfaces
AS 3633 Private swimming pools - Water
Quality.
Want More Information?
If you require more information about
any aspect of our services please follow this link to our information form where
you can request more information.
 Go
to our Help Desk and submit your request for Information
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