Pool Safety

New Pool Fencing Standards

Pool Safety

The new Qld pool safety standards have just been released. This version of Mandatory Part (MP) 3.4 (swimming pool barriers) of the Queensland Development Code (QDC) commences on 5 November 2010. Get a free copy of the new standard HERE>>>>>> Swimming pool safety approved forms A range of new approved forms, including the pool safety [...]

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Swimming Pool Safety Inspections

Pool Safety

As expected in the lead up to the December 1st implementation of new swimming pool safety regulations, their will be a lot of new companies or expansion of services of existing companies who want to take advantage of the compulsory pool inspection requirements. We’ve provided some links below to some of the pool inspection companies [...]

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Qld Pool Safety Inspections

Pool Safety

Watch this space as Queensland gears up for the implementation of the new pool safety regulations and pool safety inspection requirements. Here are two recent articles: New Queensland pool safety laws to start December 1 2010 Minister for Infrastructure and Planning The Honourable Stirling Hinchliffe 20/10/2010 New pool safety laws to start December 1 The [...]

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New Swimming Pool Safety Legislation Changes

Australian Standards

Information provided by Qld Department if Infrastructure and Planning – here Residential swimming pools should be safe places for families to relax and have fun. Tragically, young children drown in Queensland swimming pools every year and many more suffer serious injuries as a result of near-drowning incidents. Many of these incidents could be prevented by [...]

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Pool Safety Inspector Courses

Body Corporate

All persons undertaking pool inspections as per the new Qld pool regulations must undertake an approved 4 day course. More details HERE and Here: New Swimming Pool Safety Legislation Changes The courses are provided by AssentTECS. The Company was established in 1996 to fill a void in the marketplace for qualified, experienced education consultants, particularly [...]

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New QLD Swimming Pool Regulations

Australian Standards

The Queensland Government has introduced what are reported to be Australia’s toughest new pool safety laws after a comprehensive review of Queensland’s swimming pool safety laws, the first for over 20 years. The new pool safety laws aim to further reduce the incidences of drowning and serious immersion injuries of young children in swimming pools. [...]

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Free Hotel and Resort Risk Management Checklist

Body Corporate

Anyone who manages and apartment building, body corporate or residential strata building could also use this Our most comprehensive hotel and resort risk management checklist is now available for free download. The checklist is over 50 pages long and covers every imaginable aspect of hotel and resort risk management, safety, property protection and public liability. [...]

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Pool Safety for Residential Apartments

Child Safety

This article covers recreation areas such as swimming pools, spas, gymnasiums, BBQ’s and playgrounds. Recreation facilities are an important part residential complexes, often used in marketing a property and often considered by prospective purchasers and guests. However, many of the more serious injuries and larger liability claims are as a result of incidents occurring in [...]

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