NSCA questions & answers
What types of membership are there?
Corporate: Company based membership based on the amount of employees.
Individual: Personal membership. This membership is not connected to a company. If a member changes orgnaisation the membership remains with them.
Does the whole organisation have to join as a member? Or only my department?
No, the organisation does not need to join as a whole. However, only the department or site will have access to the membership and its benefits – no one else. For example the membership will state which department(s) or site(s) the membership covers.
Also the organisation can not say they are a member, they can only state that the certain departments or sites are a member.
Is membership based annually or by calendar year (pro rata)?
Membership is based annually, ie. 12 months from when you join.
What is the difference between subscribing to the magazine and joining as a member?
Subscribing to the National Safety magazine only entitles the subscriber to the magazine, not membership. Whereas, joining as a NSCA member entitles the member to the benefits and the magazine.
How much is the magazine?
Australia: $135 per annual subscription of $15 for one magazine
Overseas: AU$190 per annual subscription
How many issues of the magazine are published?
National Safety is published 10 times a year, from February to November.
How can I find out more about the NSCA's safety training?
Course descriptions and training dates and prices are available on the NSCA safety training calendar. For further information on courses please contact the NSCA on 1800 655 510.
Is on-site training available?
Yes, on-site training is available at daily rates and can be tailored to your needs.
What is the difference between NSCA events?
Safety Connect: A networking and professional development event usually consisting of two speakers and held at NSCA offices. Safety Connects are free for NSCA members and $10 for non-members.
Breakfast Seminar Series: A high profile speaker presents on OHS and OHS related issues over breakfast usually at a hotel venue.
National Safety Awards of Excellence: A yearly event presenting OHS&E awards.
What are networking meetings?
The NSCA facilitates networking meetings to provide OHS professionals with an opportunity to meet periodically and discuss a range of current workplace health and safety issues. These meetings are held over morning/afternoon tea for around 10-20 people by a host organisation and are organised by the Business Development Managers in each state.
What is OHS Outsource?
OHS Outsource is the NSCA's labour hire service. This service is designed to enhance the OHS function or provide temporary staffing solutions.This may be for when staff are required for maternity leave, annual leave, special projects and the like.
What consulting services does the NSCA offer?
The NSCA offers a broad range of consultancy services from risk assessments to full audits to occupational hygiene audits.