SafeWork SA has developed, in consultation with stakeholders, a new minimum standard of training to reduce the risk of injuries and fatalities for workers using Elevating Work Platforms (EWP).
The minimum standard was developed following the recent tragic fatal incidents involving scissor lifts at the new Royal Adelaide Hospital construction site.
EWPs are often used on... MORE
As you may be aware there is a new process for the maintenance and development of industry training packages which includes the establishment of Industry Reference Committees (IRC) who are charged with the responsibility to ensure training packages reflect industry identified workforce outcomes, licensing and regulatory requirements and support national portability of skills and competencies... MORE
The new training package framework consists of three key entities:
We are very pleased to announce that the NECA SA and NECA NT Chapters have merged to create a new NECA SA/NT Chapter.
This amalgamation of the two Chapters has been the subject of much discussion over the past few years principally because the NT Chapter had not been actually operating which has raised questions from the Fair Work Commission in relation to the constitutional coverage of... MORE
It’s time to lock in the date of the Australian electrical industry’s most exciting event for 2017 – the NECA 2017 Conference in Port Douglas, Queensland.
Held at the newly renovated 5-Star Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas Resort, this stunning hotel is bordered by 147 hectares of beautiful tropical gardens, sparkling lagoon pools and an 18-hole golf course.
Join us and learn from... MORE
Earlier this week the Hon. Guy Barnett met with Tasmanian electricians at the Department of Justice and NECA launch of the Tasmanian Continuous Professional Development Program (CPD) in Launceston and Hobart. This new initiative – which came into effect on 1 July 2016, is designed to influence electrical regulatory compliance in a rapidly evolving industry.
The events this week were... MORE
To find out more about emerging aspects influencing electrical regulatory compliance and the implementation of the CPD program on 1 July 2016, please join us at one of the events:
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Monday 3 October, Launceston Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston 29 Cameron Street Launceston ... MOREAvoiding penalty costs around contracts 13th September 2016
Many of our members have contacted us recently regarding contracts, delays, delay notices, extension of time and liquidated damages. Generally construction projects are extremely unpredictable due to weather, site conditions, access issues and other unknowns that may arise. All of these (and more) may contribute to delays and significant cost increases for your company. Most construction... MORE New Look SafeWork SA 7th September 2016
From 1 July 2016, SafeWork SA has a mobile work health and safety advisory team to visit your workplace and help you understand you work health and safety responsibilities. NECA releases its 2016 Policy Statement 5th August 2016
The National Electrical and Communications Association’s (NECA) 2016 Policy Statement has now been released and made available on the NECA website. The 2016 Statement builds upon NECA’s inaugural statement in 2015, adding five new policy themes and expanding another to successfully grow our sector:
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