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Welcome
Welcome to the Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association December Newsletter 2014 edition. This final edition for 2014 has the latest in the Standards for termite management, updates and much more...... Please read for more details below or visit our website for the online version.
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Season's Greetings from AEPMA
With Christmas just around the corner, on behalf of the Board and staff at AEPMA, we wish you and your family a happy Christmas and prosperous New Year.
Please note that the AEPMA office will be closed between the 23rd December and 12th January 2015. If you have an urgent matter, please contact your Executive Director, Stephen Ware, on 0418 976 643.
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New Revised Standards for Termite Management
Standards Australia has published two revised Australian Standards for termite management, AS 3660.1:2014 Termite Management, Part 1: New Building Work and AS 3660.3:2014, Termite Management, Part 3: Assessment criteria for termite management systems.
The two documents have been developed for use in the National Construction Code and as a tool to assist builders, designers, regulators, manufacturers, installers, and assessors to provide constructions with managed termite risk across Australia. Read More
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AEPMA meets with Chinese delegation on Termite Control
Stephen Ware (National Executive Director) and Patrick Legey (NSW Chairman) were pleased to welcome in Sydney, on behalf of AEPMA, a delegation from China led by Ms. Xu Jingfang (Deputy Director of the National Termite Control Center of China). The delegation included Mr. Tan Sujin (Deputy Head of the Termite Control Institute of Chengdu City), Ms. Zhu Qinfen (Deputy Director of the Property Management Transaction Center of Shanghai City), Mr. Chen Shi (Deputy Head of the Termite Control Institute of Nanning City), Mr. Zheng Xiangyang (Deputy Head of the Housing and Urban-rural Construction Bureau of Ruian City) and Ms. Chen Jianqiu (Division Head of the Housing and Urban-rural Construction Department of Zhejiang Province).
The delegation was keen to learn about our Pest Management systems, technology and equipment used in Australia especially on termite control. They were also very interested in how AEPMA operated with the Industry and wanted to join the Association as an International member. Read More
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National Training Package Review Update
The Federal Government changed the rules on the way Training Packages are put together, with a much stronger emphasis on assessment.
Earlier this year a review process of the Training Package for our industry commenced with the first round of drafts published, comments received and in most cases changes implemented. A big thank you to all who have provided input into the draft and the industry professionals who volunteered their time as subject matter experts for the various units. The AEPMA Board is actively involved in this process.
The second round of drafts has just closed for comments. This is the final round, the standards produced are about what you as an industry want to see happen.
A meeting will be held on December 15, 2014 to consider the final feedback received and endorse final changes. After that date we’ll find out more about how things will progress through 2015, and when the new Training Package will come into force.
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System III – enables ‘surgical’ cockroach control
If you carry out regular cockroach jobs you know how difficult it can be getting in, around and under obstacles with your hand held sprayer.
Fortunately, cockroach treatment has just got a lot easier with the recent introduction of the System III from BASF. The System III takes crack and crevice treatment to a new level, enabling pest managers to make precise application of pressurised products right into the harbourages where cockroaches eat, rest and reproduce. Read More
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It’s not bullying, it’s managing……..an IR update
With the dark cloud of a bullying claim looming over them, employers seem to be walking on eggshells when it comes to managing their employees. Some of these hesitations can be put to rest though, as an employee failed to win anti-bulling orders in a recent Fair Work Commission (FWC) decision due to the exercise of “reasonable management action.”
In this case, the employee was underperforming in his role and as a result, his manager instigated a structured program aimed at monitoring and improving his work performance. Continual feedback regarding the employee’s performance was integral to the success of the program. Read More
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Patrick Legey meets with Indian Pest Control Association Vice President
On 3 November, I, on behalf of AEPMA NSW, was pleased to receive the Indian Pest Control Association Vice President Mr Jaldhi Trivedi from Elite Corporation in Mumbai.
Mr Trivedi was taken on Austrapest sites to observe how cockroach treatments were carried out in Sydney. He was also taken to a site with active Coptotermes spp. termites present in the house and where an Exterra system was installed as a control method.
Mr Trivedi was very impressed with our trucks, fittings and the technology we use in Australia. He almost fell over when I told him how much, an average technician wage was in Sydney in the Pest Management Industry. The average wage in Mumbai in the same Industry is between 2600 and 2900 Rupies a month which is equivalent to @ $ 50 a month. Read More
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Syngenta Termite Foaming Training Video
Training of technicians is an ongoing process, there is a continual need to train new employees and to update the skills of existing technicians as treatment methods adapt to the modern era of improved safety and efficacy. Syngenta have recently posted an 8 minute video on how to foam into wall cavities successfully. Dick Murray and our technical team have been working on ways to make foaming for termite control easier and more effective. In order to view the video click on the below link. Syngenta also conducts hands-on in house training around the country for our customers. To enquire about termite foaming training please contact Richard.murray@syngenta.com
Link - http://youtu.be/KCrn3j2Tlqo
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QLD Office of Fair Trading reviews unfair contract terms
One of the functions of the Queensland Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is to proactively conduct compliance activities in industry sectors that may not be compliant with current legislative requirements. Businesses may unknowingly be in breach of newer legislation such as the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) which was enacted in Queensland on 1st January 2011. More specifically the unfair contract terms provisions which relate to standard form contracts.
As such, OFT is currently sample testing traders terms and conditions including those who provide pest control services to consumers. This sample testing and education process is to assist traders obtain a clearer understanding of their legislative requirements to comply with the ACL. Some pest control businesses have already been contacted in Queensland and are assisting with the sample testing and review. Read more
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EPA to takeover Pest Licensing from WorkCover NSW
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NSW / ACT State Council Branch meeting
An AEPMA NSW ACT State Council Branch meeting held at Globe Australia. A big thank you to Globe for offering their board room for the meeting. It was great for the people present to visit Kevin’s new office and warehouse. What a meeting it was! A whole 3 and a half hours!
The Council was pleased to have 4 new AEPMA NSW members since last meeting.
Patrick Legey (Chairman) acknowledged an email from Stephen Ware (National Executive Director) thanking the State Council for their help at the recent AEPMA conference in Homebush. Read more
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