Standards Australia

✅ We've adopted the international standard ISO 22262 (AS 5370) for asbestos safety protocols. This is significant step towards safeguarding public health, modernising testing methodologies, and aligning our national standards with global practices. AS 5370 offers comprehensive guidelines for asbestos analysis in soils and naturally occurring species, crucial for industries like construction and mining. This harmonisation fosters consistency and confidence in asbestos management. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gvRDrTuK

📅 Final call for applications for the IEC Young Professionals Programme 2024. Don’t miss the opportunity to represent Australia in international standards development. 📝 Applications close this Friday, July 5: https://lnkd.in/g_R6r3Vm IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission)

#StandardsSpotlight #WHS ⚠ Falls from height are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries in Australia. AS/NZS 1891.1:2020 sets out comprehensive guidelines for fall-arrest systems, supporting better safety for workers. Learn more about how this standard can help protect you and your team: https://lnkd.in/gMFKRsDz

📍 We're in Canberra for the Australian Local Government Association's 2024 National General Assembly at the National Convention Centre. Visit us at Stand 18 to learn more about Standards Australia Store and discover a convenient way to access standards. We look forward to seeing you there! #NGA24 Australian Local Government Association

💡 That’s a wrap on the 2024 NATA Accreditation Matters conference. Our key speakers delivered insightful presentations and engaged in great conversations about the future of accreditation. We extend our thanks to everyone who participated - we’re excited about the path ahead! #AccreditationMatters National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia

🌱 Addressing global issues like climate change and resource scarcity, the circular economy paves the way for a more sustainable future. Recently, Alexandra Delvaen (Strategic Initiatives Officer at Standards Australia) and Taryn Kong (Research Scientist at CSIRO) presented at the 2024 ENVIRO Conference on accelerating the Asia-Pacific’s transition to a circular economy through standards. They emphasised international cooperation, key barriers, and recommendations for implementing these standards. 📃 Their presentation was based on a joint report by Standards Australia and CSIRO, “Implementing Circular Economy Standards in the APEC Region”. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gewiNfjy

Celebrating the International Day of Women in Mining, we partnered with Women In Mining NSW to host a panel discussion on women's representation in Australian mining standards development. Led by Stephanie Gelland (General Manager People & Culture at Kingston Resources Limited), the panelists Kareen Riley-Takos (COO at Standards Australia), Keryn Zambrowski (Senior Manager Investor Relations at Whitehaven Coal), Naomi Setukavalar (Project Manager at Standards Australia), and Tristah Allen (Statutory Electrical Engineer at United Wambo Joint Venture) discussed personal and professional experiences and gender equity in the sector. If you’re passionate about making a difference in your industry, we invite you to join the conversation and participate in standards development: https://lnkd.in/g-icMSHb Ben Russell Lauren Russo

📣 Launching our new report, ‘Navigating Work Health & Safety (WHS) in Australia: Challenges, Standards, and Future Directions’. This report provides a comprehensive overview of #WHS nationwide, key statistics, referenced standards, and future trends. 📄 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gJHC5tf5

⚠️Last 10 days to apply for the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) Young Professionals Programme 2024! This is a great opportunity for young professionals working in energy and electronics sectors to represent Australia in international standards development. Applications close on Friday 5 July 2024: https://lnkd.in/g_R6r3Vm 📅 Stay tuned! We’ll be announcing the successful applicants later in July. #IECYoungProfessionals #Electronics #Electrotechnology #Energy

Australia's Data and Digital Ministers have launched the National #AI Assurance Framework. This framework sets the foundation and practices for AI assurance, an important aspect of the safe and responsible use of AI by governments. #Standards are one of the five 'cornerstones of assurance', helping create consistency across the Commonwealth and aligning Australia to international AI standards, including the world's first AI Management System standard.   For an in-depth understanding of this standard, we've partnered with The Australian National University to develop an online training course: https://lnkd.in/gCxsmzi5   Find more details about the Framework here: https://lnkd.in/gtixsMMc