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News & Views
Legrand gears up for Australian Healthcare Week!
1st February 2017
Protect workers from heat stress
18th January 2017
SafeWork NSW has issued information regarding working in intense heat, whether indoors or outdoors, can raise normal body temperature and in a worst-case scenario lead to heat stroke and possible death.
Heat-related illness and fatigue may also impair thinking and reaction times, which can increase the risk of worker injury, for example, by... MORE
Loose-filled asbestos insulation found in Albury
12th January 2017
Just a brief note to members to advise that loose-fill asbestos insulation has been found in a property in Albury, according to NSW Fair Trading’s Performance Update for its... MORE
Licence renewal reminders going digital in ACT from 1 February 2017
9th January 2017
Just a brief reminder to NECA members based in the ACT that from 1 February 2017 construction occupation licence holders will receive licence renewal notifications digitally – by SMS and email – as opposed to the current renewal notifications by physical mail.
To this end, licence holders can provide their mobile phone number and email address... MORE
Tendering for Commonwealth Funded Building Work
22nd December 2016
Company’s wishing to tender for Commonwealth funded building work must submit their enterprise agreements to the Building Code 2016 Assessment team for compliance with the Code for the Tendering and Performance of Building Work 2016.
The Code Assessment team has today issued the following bulletin allowing employers who are not covered by an enterprise agreement made on... MORE
Update on Mr Fluffy Demolition Program
20th December 2016
The ACT Government loose fill asbestos insulation removal and demolition (Mr Fluffy) program is progressing well with over 500 properties demolished as at 7 December 2016. Of these, 361 properties have been removed from the affected properties register.
The Access Canberra WorkSafe ACT asbestos team has provided regulatory safety oversight of these demolitions and will continue to do so... MORE
Government paves way for phasing out halogen technology and regulating LEDs
20th December 2016
The ready availability of solid state lighting has prompted the Australian Government, in combination with states and territories and the New Zealand Government, to commence the process of phasing out halogen technology. An important step was the release in November of a 200-page document... MORE
Warning about Infinity cables
20th December 2016
This image was sent in by a member who identified the installation as possibly being an Infinity cable.
The cable was located in a roof space and not fully subject to the elements. While the cable is still malleable, it is evident the active insulation is fading significantly.
NECA Technical advises members to err on the side of caution if you are not sure if the cable is... MORE
Closure of Market Street and Pitt Street on Monday 26 December 2016
19th December 2016
Parts of Market Street and Pitt Street will be turned into pedestrian zones on Boxing Day, Monday 26 December, to ensure the safety of the thousands of shoppers expected to attend the sales.
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From 1am on 26 December Market Street will progressively close between Elizabeth and York streets.
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From 7am on 26 December Pitt Street will progressively close between... MORE
Renewal reminders heading electronic for Construction Licensees and Architects
19th December 2016
Access Canberra is changing the way individuals are notified of their licence/registration expiry. Previously individuals received a hard copy renewal notice in the mail. Notifications of expiry (also known as renewal letters) will now be sent via email and SMS. This will occur for the following occupations: Asbestos Assessors, Asbestos Removalist, Building Assessor, Building Surveyor, Builder... MORE
