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NATA assesses organisations for accreditation based on a globally recognised peer review process. This means NATA assessments are independently and objectively reviewed by subject matter experts.  These subject matter experts – known as Technical Assessors- provide…

Safety must always be the first concern in any working environment. This is particularly true for safety sensitive workplaces, such as mining, transport and heavy industry.  Drug testing is one measure to help ensure this happens…

At NATA, becoming a Lead Assessor is no small feat. It requires expertise, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills, all of which are put to the test during the final stage of training—the Role of the Lead…

Sun safety is an essential aspect of public health in Australia, a nation well known for its high levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Behind the scenes, NATA has been playing a crucial role in ensuring that…

GLOBAC – the new organisation that will bring together the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) to become a single global accreditation organisation, is a step closer following a recent vote…

Western Sydney University and NATA recently marked 35 years of conducting mock assessments.   The public research university in the Greater Western region of Sydney, has hosted these mock assessments by NATA at its Hawkesbury campus on…

The John Morris Group (John Morris) this month celebrates 30 consecutive years of NATA accreditation. Specialising in laboratory and industrial instrumentation and consumables for researchers and engineers, John Morris was initially a scientific and medical supply…

The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution may have only just begun, but NATA Chief Information Officer, Dean Tomlinson, confirms that NATA is already innovating and developing AI functionality for implementation.  This will include leveraging generative AI to…

Each year, National Asbestos Awareness Week serves as a vital reminder of the ongoing challenges posed by asbestos, a hazardous material still present in many buildings, infrastructure, and products. For NATA, this week (Nov 24-Dec 1)…