Peter Travers Air Ag Goondiwindi Qld Australia
Work Place Health & Safety ISSUES: National & State Laws in force Operator compliance Agriculture is a high risk area
Work Place Health & Safety Responses: AIMS AAAA training & programs
Chemical & Drift Management ISSUES: Keeping Aerial on label Reforming pesticide labels Differing State legislation and licencing
Chemical & Drift Management Responses: Lobbying APVMA Supporting NWPPA Drift task force Encouraging COAG AIMS
CASA – Flying Operations Issues: CASA – AAAA Relations Regulatory Reform Part 61 – Licencing & training CAO 48 Flight and Duty
CASA – Flying Operations Responses: Political pressure via ASRR Proactive involvement with CASA staff & Board Putting AAAA forward as industry expert Maintain membership and strength AIMS
Professional Development Issues: Industry Reputation Association relevance Member engagement Pilot continuing learning
Professional Development Response: Member support / increased field staff Conferences / training courses Promotion of professionalism Encourage learning culture
Integrated Management System Internal solution Needs external support Strength in numbers Small operator uptake
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