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Draft Guidelines for Accreditation of HSR training courses available for comment
The Seafarers Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Authority (the Seacare Authority) has undertaken a review of its Guidelines for the Accreditation of Health and Safety Representative (HSR) Training Courses (Accreditation Guidelines). In developing the draft Accreditation Guidelines the Seacare Authority has been conscious of developments in model workplace health and safety laws and regulations and the recently approved HSR Training Guidelines for the Comcare Scheme
2010 Seacare Awards and Conference
The 2010 Seacare Awards and Conference will be held 27-28 October at Atlantic at Central Pier, Docklands in Melbourne.
This notice details the current ceiling on weekly incapacity payments after the first 45 weeks pursuant to subsection 31(7) of the Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1992.
Section 20A Exemptions form updated
The Seacare Authority has completed a review of the application form used to apply for exemptions from the Seafarers Act (section 20A) and developed a new form.
Seacare Communications Strategy released
Following the 2009 Seacare HSR Forum, the Seacare Authority has developed a Seacare Communication Strategy to improve communications between the Authority and the jurisdiction.
New edition of Seacare News is now available
The latest edition of Seacare News has now been published.
In accordance with the confined spaces regulations (see below) notice 02/2010 has been released. This notice details amendments to the Occuptional Health and Safety (Maritime Industry)(National Standards) Regulations 2003, which are effective as of 20 April 2010.
The Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime Industry) (National Standards) Regulations 2003 were amended on 20 April 2010 to incorporate regulations in relation to confined spaces.
The Seacare Authority is currently reviewing the application form used to apply for exemptions from the Seafarers Act (section 20A).
2010 Seacare Awards & Conference
The 2010 Seacare Awards & Conference will be held 27-28 October at Atlantic at Central Pier, Docklands in Melbourne.