2/06/2009 5:57:27 PM Use this form to apply for a licence to purchase explosives, including marine flares, fireworks, and propellants for use and/or resale. Company applications are handled by the Licensing Clerk, Dangerous Substances Branch. Application by an individual should be accompanied by a Police Clearance made through a local Police Station and then forwarded to the Licensing Clerk, Dangerous Substances Branch. The licence is valid for 1 year.
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2/06/2009 5:58:06 PM [07] This licence enables the holder to remove only asbestos cement products eg. fibro and other non-friable asbestos containing material eg. floor tiles. Applicants must be familiar with the provisions of the Occupational Health Safety & Welfare Act 1986 and Asbestos Regulations 1995, relevant Codes of Practice and Australian Standards. Applicants will also be required to successfully complete an oral and written examination prior to the issue of the licence. Where applicants intend to remove asbestos backed vinyl floor coverings and other friable asbestos products they must hold a full licence - Licence to Carry Out Asbestos Removal Work.
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2/06/2009 5:58:06 PM [07] This licence allows the holder to perform blasting activities in quarrying, mining or petroleum exploration (including underground) according to the endorsement on their licence. Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age and understand the English language. Farmers are exempt from the need to hold this licence if undertaking blasting activities on their farm property.
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2/06/2009 5:57:21 PM [07] Certificates of Competency are issued for prescribed occupations as detailed in the National Occupational Health and Safety Certification standard for Users and Operators of Industrial Equipment. There are 26 classes of certificates issued for scaffolding, dogging, rigging, crane and hoist operation, and pressure equipment operation.
Certificates of Competency are not issued in South Australia for loadshifting plant. Instead, the assessor will issue a Notice Of Assessment which is kept by the operator as proof of competency.
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2/06/2009 5:57:25 PM [07] A licence is required for keeping dangerous substances for class 3, 6 & 8 when certain limits are exceeded. Refer to SafeWork SA for this information or Safeguards DS4 & DS5. Act: Dangerous Substances Act 1979
Forms: Application for a Licence to Keep a Dangerous Substance.
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2/06/2009 5:57:27 PM [07] Information to assist in the process of reporting work-related injuries, serious accidents or incidents to SafeWork SA
Immediately report on Emergency Telephone 1800 777 209 (24 hours) any
work related death, dangerous occurrence, or injury that requires admittance to hospital as an inpatient or is from exposure to any substance that causes acute symptoms.
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2/06/2009 5:58:06 PM [07] A range of publications produced by SafeWork SA, covering multiple industry sectors. These are available in printed form and also online. Alternatively, the SafeWork SA Library specialises in occupational health and safety, workers compensation, rehabilitation, return to work and industrial relations resource materials. Telephone: +61 8 8204 8877
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2/06/2009 5:56:11 PM It is well known that tobacco smoking is the single largest cause of preventable death in Australia. Tobacco causes more illness and death than any other drug. Thirty South Australian's die each week from diseases caused by smoking tobacco and smoking related diseases account for 75,000 hospital bed days in the State each year. The Tobacco Products Regulation Act, 1997 is the Act in South Australia that regulates tobacco sales, distribution and use of tobacco, including areas where smoking is prohibited. On 28th October 2004 the Parliament of SA passed the Tobacco Products (Further Restrictions) Amendment Bill, 2004. The Tobacco Products Regulation Act, 1997 as amended in 2004 is about protecting non-smokers and children from the damaging effects of tobacco.
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