Issue 7 – 2006

 

1.         OH&S Senior Briefing – Free for Members

We will be holding a 1½ briefing for senior managers with our new OH&S consultant, David McIvor from Occupational Safety and Health on Wednesday 29 March between 8 and 9.30 am here at Printing Industries.  David will be speaking about the changes in the OH&S laws and your responsibilities under the Act.   The new Victorian OHS Act 2004 places a series of important duties on all employers in Victoria.  In addition to general duties of care (for employees, contractors, Visitors etc), there are new requirements to consult with employees and their health and safety representatives on all matters relating to OHS.  The briefing will cover:

• Overview of key requirements of the OHS Act
• New emphasis on employee consultation
• Role and powers of health and safety representatives and ARREOs (authorised representatives of registered employee organisations)
• The difference between OHS and industrial relations issues
• Liabilities of directors and senior managers
• Penalties and sanctions for non-compliance
• What to do now

If you would like to attend this free session please contact Elaine Brodie

 

The next 5 Day OH&S training course is scheduled for May 8, 9, 10, 18, 19.  Please go to Printnet to download a flyer for either of these OH&S courses.

 

 

2.         Printing Industry Continues to Grow

The printing industry has continued to grow for the third consecutive quarter according to official data released on 1 March by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).  In seasonally adjusted terms the printing industry grew by 1.2 per cent during the December 2005 quarter and by 0.9 per cent during the year to December.  In trend terms it grew by 1.3 per cent during the quarter and by 2.3 per cent compared to 12 months ago.   To read more go to Printnet.

 

 

3.         NAB Campaign Starts to Bite

One of our larger members in WA has advised that they have decided to support another bank for their finance following NAB’s decision to source a % of its print from overseas.   Any further comments about this issue should be directed to Tony Duncan.

 

 

4.         Worksafe Awards

The WorkSafe Victoria Awards are one of Australia's premier workplace health and safety recognition schemes.  Now in their 18th year, the Awards aim to acknowledge individuals and organisations that contribute to the improvement of workplace health and safety.  The Awards are designed to give innovative and dedicated individuals and organisations the recognition they deserve.  In the past this has inspired other Victorian workplaces to develop and implement their own initiatives.

 

If you are interested in entering the Awards, please go to WorkSafe to learn more about what the judges are looking for and what is involved. 

This year’s categories are:

·         Health and Safety Representative of the Year

·         Health and Safety Committee of the Year

·         Best Health and Safety Initiative for Small Business

·         Best Solution for Sprain and Strain Injuries

·         Best Solution to a Health and Safety Risk

·         Best Strategies for Health and Safety Management

·         Outstanding Leadership and Contribution to Health & Safety

 

 

5.         Work Experience

A parent of a Year 10 student from Broadmeadows has called seeking work experience for her son in a Screen Printing business.   The parent is able to drive the student to and from work each day.  If you are interested in offering a placement, please contact Michelle Eeles.  If you would like to offer students work experience, please contact Michelle to assist.

 

 

6.         Ludlow Fonts

Layton Press in Moorabbin requires Ludlow fonts and special Setting Stick for 18pt. and 24pt. Formal Script.  If you can help, please contact David Paterson at Layton Press Pty Ltd phone (03) 9555-0177 or email:-  layton@mfmm.net.au

 

 

7.        Training Courses

Customer Service                                                                       March 28

Print Production Management                                                     April 11, 12, 13

OH&S 5 Day - Workcover Approved                                             May 8, 9, 10, 18, 19

Costing and Estimating for Printers                                              July 10, 11

New Manager/Supervisor                                                            August 22, 23, 24

Go to Printnet or contact Michelle for a complete list of our upcoming training courses. 

 

 

8.         What’s On

To find out What’s on in the world of print go to What’s On

  

And Finally

Did you hear about the Aussie farmer who won a million dollars? He was asked what he was going to do with it.

He said, "I'll probably keep farming until it's gone" 

 

The Team at Printing Industries Association of Australia

18-20 Queens Avenue

Hawthorn  Vic  3122

Ph  03 9291 5333

Fx  03 9819 6292

michelle@printnet.com.au

www.printnet.com.au

 

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