NATA is Australia’s leading national accreditation body, providing government-backed assessment against a number of international standards for organisations that perform specific types of technical and scientific activities.
Nata certified organisations can enjoy a range of benefits and competitive advantages, including:
Assurance from globally recognised, government-endorsed and peer-reviewed accreditation.
Demonstrated competence based on commitment to quality, safety and reliability.
Recognition on a national and international level providing a competitive advantage over non-accredited organisations.
Access to globally renowned training courses and programs.
NATA’s active involvement with international accreditation bodies reduces the need for multiple certifications across numerous suppliers.
Nata offers innovative business solutions that provide member organisations unique advantages.
GCG Health, Safety & Hygiene is proud to be recognised by NATA through our NATA accredited quality management systems in our three in-house laboratory facilities. As part of our certification for technical competence, our lab technicians are qualified and trained in personal exposure analysis in accordance with NATA guidelines and strict in-house GCG manuals.
In addition to our NATA-endorsed lab facilities, GCG offers a number of workplace health and safety training courses, including:
Increased awareness of silicosis and other occupational lung diseases caused by exposure to hazardous levels of respirable crystalline silica has prompted employers and workers to seek ways to reduce the potential for worker exposure to hazardous dust. This has driven a rise in the uptake of dust monitoring technologies including Remote Real-time Dust Monitoring (Fixed Point Monitoring) in workplaces across Australia. In Australia,…
How can a work health and safety management system help my business?
A work health safety management system (WHSMS) is a systems-based approach to help companies manage their work health and safety risks and maintain compliance with current legislative requirements. What is a work health and safety management system? A WHSMS is a collective set of procedures, plans and associated documents that align to business operations and support the process of managing workplace health and safety.
Is your WA principal mining hazard management plan up to date?
The terms and definitions used in reference to ‘principal mining hazards’ vary across Australia. In Western Australia new Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws and accompanying regulations came into effect on 31 March 2022, introducing a meaning for, and a list of, principal mining hazards (PMHs). While it’s likely your risk management framework already identifies principal mining hazards, they may not be addressed…
What’s next on the journey to eliminate silicosis?
The re-emergence of occupational lung diseases across Australia, such as silicosis and coal worker pneumoconiosis, has received significant focus from industry, regulators and unions alike. Since 2016, a series of government reviews, task forces and parliamentary enquiries have identified gaps in hazard awareness, compliance and regulatory frameworks relating to airborne dust. These documents also identify that preventing occupational lung disease is a complex problem to solve.
What are the key criteria for OFSC Accreditation? At a high level, there are four main criteria to satisfy: Demonstrated ability to manage construction hazards and high-risk activities Positive record concerning workplace safety Consistently good onsite audit results, and Demonstrated senior management commitment to WHS How long does OFSC Accreditation take? This…