Industry News
Fraudulent construction training courses offered online
As misleading websites offer discounted white card courses, NT workers must attain their white card through an approved registered training organisation. [ + ]
VBA urges COVID-19 caution as building, plumbing continue
Following the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in Victoria, the VBA has urged Victorians to take extra precautions when using a builder or plumber. [ + ]
WA electrician fined $27,000 for potentially fatal error
A North Perth electrician has been fined $27,000 for a potentially lethal wiring error at a building site in Rockingham. [ + ]
Queensland crackdown on unlicensed electrical work
Queensland's Electrical Safety Office is targeting and prosecuting electricians who advertise and undertake unlicensed electrical work. [ + ]
NSW transport and freight industry receives COVID-19 guidance
The NSW Government has released guidance for the transport and freight industry to help navigate and minimise the risks associated with coronavirus. [ + ]
Managing mobile crane work health and safety risks
After a young worker was seriously injured while operating a mobile crane, WorkCover Queensland has urged PCBUs to manage the WHS risks when using mobile cranes. [ + ]
SafeWork SA undertakes compliance checks on MEWPs
SafeWork SA has announced that it will carry out cross-industry compliance checks on mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) for a period of three months. [ + ]
