National Licensing Update

 

For information on the  proposed introduction date for the national licensing for the property industry follow the link

 

 http://nola.gov.au/

 

Blog by Mark Riddell


Workplace Risk Management Audit Table

LIKELIHOOD                                                                      

RISK MINIMISATION STRATEGY

1 – Almost certain

1 – Eliminate the hazard

2 – Likely

2 – Substitute the hazard for one with less risk

3 – Moderate

3 – Isolate personal from the hazard

4 – Unlikely

4 – Apply engineering controls such as design of equipment, machine guards and use equipment for manual handling. Use protective equipment

5 – Rare

5 – Implement administrative controls such as procedures, training and supervision. (Policies and Procedures)

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Completing Real Estate PAMDA Form 22a

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