Reminder to plumbers about obtaining hot work permits 22 July 2022 If you overlook safety procedures, hot work can be extremely dangerous and your insurance may be void. Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Work Health and Safety Read More
Our WHS Management System is a safe choice for plumbers 13 July 2022 We launched the MPA Work Health Safety Management System (WHSMS) in February. Category: Member benefits, Work Health and Safety Read More
COVID-19 mandatory vaccination gone, effective Friday 10 June 03 June 2022 In good news for building and construction, the WA Government is relaxing the vaccination rules. Category: Industrial relations, COVID-19, Laws, regulations & standards, Work Health and Safety Read More
Government agrees to change regulations on crane licences 27 May 2022 The Minister for Industrial Relations has listened to our concerns about a new regulation that threatened to disrupt the construction industry. Category: Association news & events, Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news & events, Licensing, Work Health and Safety Read More
New for members - Vehicles as a workplace 09 May 2022 Because vehicles are part of the workplace, we have created a Member Guide about good practices and safety considerations. Category: Member benefits, Business management , Laws, regulations & standards, Work Health and Safety Read More
We say excavator operators should not need crane licences 06 May 2022 We have joined other industry groups to protest about an ill-advised new regulation that is adversely affecting contractors and workers. Category: Association news & events, Laws, regulations & standards, Industry news & events, Licensing, Work Health and Safety Read More
COVID-19 tests and fringe benefits tax 27 April 2022 Depending on how employers calculate the value of COVID-19 tests they buy for (or reimburse to) employees, they may be exempt from fringe benefits tax (FBT). Category: Business management , Work Health and Safety Read More
Free Plumbing Industry Guide to Safety 28 March 2022 The free AR Interactive - Plumbing Industry Guide to Safety 2022/23 is now available. Category: Training and education, Work Health and Safety Read More
New for members - Work Health and Safety Law Member Guide 16 March 2022 We have created a Member Guide that outlines the major changes that are about to happen when WA's new Work Health and Safety laws commence. Category: Member benefits, Business management , Laws, regulations & standards, Work Health and Safety Read More
Attention all plumbers - asbestos is a killer, so read this 11 March 2022 The Australian Government has published an asbestos awareness guide that we urge all plumbers to read. Category: Laws, regulations & standards, Technical, Work Health and Safety Read More