Geoff Crittenden, CEO of Weld Australia, outlines how manufacturers should see codes and compliance in a positive light.
In late October, the New South Wales state government introduced the
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Improve profits, technical knowledge, and market share with AS/NZS ISO 3834 certification
Demystifying AS/NZS ISO 3834 and how it applies to manufacturers.
Many companies have achieved certification to ISO 9001 with respect to their quality management systems. But where significant
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The importance of Certification to AS/NZS ISO 3834
AS/NZS ISO 3834 Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials is a factory production control system, drafted to complement – rather than replace – quality management systems,
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The rationale behind the introduction of ISO 9606-1 Qualification testing of welders – Fusion welding – Part 1: Steels
There appears to be a lack of understanding within the fabrication industry about the rationale for introducing ISO 9606 Qualification testing of welders – Fusion welding into Australia and, more
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ISO 9001 revision moves on to final stage [VIDEO]
ISO 9001 provides requirements to help companies demonstrate that they can offer their customers consistent, good quality products and services.
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NESMA’s explosive switchboard display demonstrates importance of international standards
NESMA demonstrated the explosive effects of arcing to underline the importance of ensuring international standards in switchboard assemblies.
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How to prevent risk by ensuring employees are following correct procedures
A company's standard operating procedures (SOPs) are not only useful when compliance audits roll around every three years.
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Welding solutions available to assist manufacturers attain ISO 3834-2 standard
The ISO 3834-2 standard enables the highest level of certification attainable by manufacturers wishing to
demonstrate that they have a certified level of welding quality management in place within their operations.
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Australian Industry Group to explore use of sub-standard building products
For most of us, 'standards’ do not comes across as a particularly exciting area but in terms of the contributions product standards make, including in creating a fair and level playing field for Australian businesses, the issue is hugely important.
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Safety standards – do your electrical goods comply?
Any electrical device used on a house wiring circuit can, under certain conditions, transmit a fatal current or start a fire. And every house or place of work has these devices.
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Apprentice wages not keeping up with reality: ETU
Research produced by the University of Sydney Workplace Research Centre has shown that many apprentices are living below the poverty line, says the Electrical Trades Union.
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Orica talks partnerships, mercury issues at AGM
Orica has addressed its business strategy and concerns about toxicity tests at its Port Botany site at the company’s AGM.
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Row over Nike’s Indonesian factory wages
A Nike factory south of Jakarta has cancelled its application to hire for less than the minimum wage after reports that workers were being intimidated by soldiers surfaced.
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Bendtech gets products recognised by Therapeutic Goods Administration
Bendtech, a manufacturer specialising in products for the aged and disabled, has had the safety benefits of its grab rails recognised.
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Aussie company accredited, ensures manufacturing standards
Wilderness Wear, 100 per cent Australian owned and Australian made outdoor clothing manufacturer, has been accredited with Ethical Clothing Australia (ECA), Australia’s accreditation organisation for the Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) Industry.
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Health claims on food products: ministers put marketers in control
Australian and New Zealand ministers responsible for food regulation last week bowed to lobbying from processed food manufacturers and agreed to permit them to market products with general level health claims without requiring pre-market or independent verification.
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Getting electrical products up to standard
Allowing non-conforming products to saturate the market will breed non-compliant business models.
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Changes to PBS scheme to benefit industry, says trailer manufacturer
Tipper trailer manufacturer Hercules believes changes to the Performance Based Standards (PBS) scheme recently approved by ministers will result in a range of benefits for the heavy vehicle industry and the wider community.
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Don’t guess with carbon tax
Now that the carbon tax has been approved by Parliament, companies should shift their attention to limiting the costs of paying the tax.
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New standard offers safer, more economical storage systems
New racking standard moves from a "permissible stress" design philosophy to a "limit states" design approach.
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