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2014 National Backflow Prevention Conference Alison Scotland National Sector Manager AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS
2014 National Backflow Prevention Conference
Alison Scotland
National Sector Manager
AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
Standards Australia
Why standards matter
Standards Australia overview
Standards development
Current work
Future engagement
WHY STANDARDS MATTER
The influence of standards
In your infancy …
AS 2432-2009 Babies' dummies
AS/NZS 2172:2010 Cots for
household use - Safety
requirements
AS/NZS 4385:1996 Infants'
rocking cradles - Safety
requirements
WHY STANDARDS MATTER
The influence of standards
In your childhood …
AS/NZS 2063:2008 Bicycle helmets
AS/NZS 1927:1998 Pedal
bicycles
WHY STANDARDS MATTER
The influence of standards
In your teens ….
AS/NZS 1838:1994 Swimming
pools - Premoulded fibre-
reinforced plastics - Design and
fabrication
AS/NZS 2604:2012 Sunscreen
products - Evaluation and
classification
WHY STANDARDS MATTER
The influence of standards
In your adulthood …
AS 2050-2002 Installation of
roof tiles
AS 2047-1999 Windows in
buildings - Selection and
installation
AS 3660 Protection of buildings
from subterranean termites
AS 1408
Size of cooking utensils
WHY STANDARDS MATTER
The influence of standards
In your retirement …
AS/NZS ISO 7176.4:2011
Wheelchairs - Energy consumption of
electric wheelchairs and scooters for
determination of theoretical distance range
STANDARDS AUSTRALIA – FORMED 1922
Independent, not-for-profit, non-government
Represents Australia on the International Organisation for Standardization (ISO)
Recovers a small royalty on sale of Australian Standards
Driven by adding Net Benefit to Australia
A trusted partner of government and industry
Agenda and priorities driven by stakeholders
The Facts…
OUR NOMINATING ORGANISATIONS CONTRIBUTE
TOWARDS DEVELOPING STANDARDS
The Facts…
OBJECTIVE
To excel in the provision of contemporary, internationally
aligned Standards and related services.
• Community Net Benefit
• Stakeholder Satisfaction
• Sustainable Organisation
Standards Development
RESULTING IN
AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS
Voluntary documents
Consensus based
Alternative to regulation
Efficiency
What is required to develop an appropriate Standard?
REGULATORY SPECTRUM
Australian Standards
Standards Australia
STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
Project Management
PROJECT PRIORITISATION
Standards Development
MAY
NOV
Twice yearly
Eight rounds completed
1200 new projects approved
The right solution at the right time
and the right price
PROPOSAL PROCESS
Clear Project Scope
Net Benefit Case
Stakeholder Support
Standards Development
CURRENT WORK IN THE WATER SECTOR
Standards Development
Watermark Standards
Committees
Interpretation…
ENGAGING WITH STANDARDS AUSTRALIA
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