INSULATION COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
Installer compliance is key to insulation safety training
The Insulation Council of Australia and New Zealand
welcomes the Federal government’s improved safety
standards and training requirements for insulation installers as another important step in the professional development
of the industry.
Mr Dennis D’Arcy, ICANZ CEO said
that requiring every person who installs
insulation to undergo boosted
training, and meet minimum skill requirements, highlights that all individuals have a responsibility to ensure a safe
working environment and that work is completed to the required standards.
“The Energy Efficiency Home Package has a full range of appropriate standards and installation requirements
“When done correctly in compliance of these standard, installing insulation is as safe any other building trade. As
with all building occupations, individual installers and insulation contractors must also take responsibility in applying
their training, supervision and experience to ensure the safety of their employees and themselves.
“Education and awareness are very important parts of this process. Requiring risk assessments to be conducted prior
to installation will help to ensure individuals keep safety front of mind,” Mr D‘Arcy said.
“ICANZ has been a leading advocate of better standards in installation, product and OH&S. Ensuring a safe working
environment and minimising the risk of injury must be a priority for everyone involved in the industry,” Mr D‘Arcy
said.
“In only
ten
months,
this extremely popular program
has insulated over 700,000 homes
under the Federal
Government’s Energy Efficient Homes package. It has also
highlighted
the need for every installer to undergo
appropriate installation and OH&S training,” Mr D’Arcy said.
Installed correctly, the right insulation is safe, and will noticeable improve the comfort and well-being of occupants.
On average ceiling, insulation can deliver household energy savings every year of around $200 and reductions of
1.65 tonnes
of greenhouse gas emissions
per household. This has major implications in addressing Australia’s
growing greenhouse emissions, generated by the increasing cost of household energy use, especially in a carbon
economy.
“Reputable insulation manufacturers and installers offer life time warranties on the thermal, installation and fire
safety performance of the insulation. Consumers can play their part by requesting these warranties before committing
to having the insulation installed,” Mr D’Arcy said.
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Media Release
Tuesday, 1 December 2009
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