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Management System Certifications:
CCF Code Update Workshop Bendigo
Trevor Phippen, author of the CCF Code Update, presenting to the Bendigo Workshop.
Advantages – The new Code has many advantages over other Management Systems Standards, including the following:
Specific to the Construction industry -Concentrated Construction service industry focus - Code focusses only on construction industry and its processes (as distinct to ISO applicable to all types of businesses products and services).
Reflects current World ‘best practice’ management systems concepts, whilst at the same time integrating modern (ISO) thinking.
Main focussed on key services delivery/operational aspects rather than organisational aspects.
Seamlessly integrates Safety, Environmental and Quality aspects – No repetition of element aspects as seen previously.
Requires annual audit to all elements and completion of site audit checklist of specific aspects – much tighter than typical ISO audits.
Environmental Protection Reform
General Duty of Care
“A person who is engaging in an activity that may give rise to risks of harm to human health or the environment from pollution or waste must minimise those risks, so far as reasonably practicable.”
Reform milestones
1 July 2020 – Expected commencement of the amended Environment Protection Act 2017
August 2018 – The Environment Protection Amendment Bill 2018 passed by Victorian Parliament and received Royal Assent, becoming the Environment Protection Amendment Act 2018.
1 July 2018 – The Environment Protection Act 2017 came into full effect, establishing EPA as an independent statutory authority and legislating the role of a Governing Board, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Environmental Scientist. The Governing Board also commenced.
20 June 2018 – The second reading of the Environment Protection Amendment Bill 2018 occurred in the Legislative Assembly of the Victorian Parliament.
May 2018 – EPA Governing Board announced: https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/new-epa-governance-board-finalised/
October 2017 – The Environment Protection Bill 2017 was passed by the Victorian Parliament and received Royal Assent, becoming the Environment Protection Act 2017.
CCF Civil Construction Management Code Undergoes Update
In lockstep with recent changes to the Quality and Environmental ISO Standards (2015 amendments) and in response to feedback from industry stakeholders, a major review and upgrade of the CCF Code was implemented – with the new version of the Code becoming a single source for specifying the combined ‘best practice’ principles of the relevant legislation and standards, and corresponding management system requirements.
Civil Contractors Federation announce Consultancy Services Offer
The Civil Contractors Federation (Victorian Branch) has arranged members access to leading practice knowledge and experience. Focus on Outcomes is a general consultancy practice specialising in Civil Contracting and other project-based businesses.
INITIAL MEETING UP TO 4 HOURS AT NO COST TO MEMBERS!