Safety Updates
2022
Company fined $240k over worker's loss of fingers - 9 December 2022
Asbestos management for general workplaces - 4 October 2022
23 New safety codes of practice released - 28 July 2022
Congratulations to Janissen Electrics - 27 June 2022
NECA Safe Digital - how the Risk Assessment tool can help your business - 27 April 2022
WA's new WHS laws commence 31 March - 31 March 2022
The importance of competency verification for hand skills - 14 March 2022
Electrician fined $2000 for hazardous electrical error - 14 March 2022
Plumbers fined for unlicensed electrical advice - 14 March 2022
Electrical Safety Recall - Ultracharge 4-Way Tradesman Portable Power Board - 14 March 2022
Sign-up now to NECA Safe Digital - 23 February 2022
HSEQ Management System compliant with ISO 45001 - 27 January 2022
COVID-19 Safety Resources
- COVID Safety Guidelines | February 2022 | WA State Government *UPDATED 28/02/22
- COVID-19 Safety Plan | February 2022 | WA State Government *UPDATED 28/02/22
- Minimising the risk from COVID-19 in the building and construction industry | DMIRS, WA State Government
- Managing COVID-19 risks in the workplace - Information Sheet | DMIRS, WA State Government
- Toolbox Talk - COVID-19 Protocols | NECA WA
- Working from home self-assessment checklist | NECA WA
- Workplace COVID-19 Policy Template | NECA WA
- Small business planning tool - COVID-19 | Safe Work Australia
- COVID-19 Information for Workplaces | Safe Work Australia
- COVID-19 health, safety and wellbeing guideline for the Western Australian building and construction industry | WA Industry Associations, including NECA WA
2021
Finish strong, start fresh - 16 December 2021
Introducing ECA WA's No Harm Awards - 16 December 2021
Coming soon - NECA Safe Digital - 16 December 2021
WA electrician fined $32,500 for safety breach - 16 December 2021
COVID Safety Plans and Guidelines - 14 December 2021
Blade related injuries - 13 September 2021
Injury reduction through effective hazard management - 13 September 2021
Company fined $450,000 over fall injuries to worker - 26 August 2021
Best practice guide to using volt sticks - 12 August 2021
How can I tell if a switchboard contains asbestos? - 14 June 2021
The importance of PPE in the workplace - 14 June 2021
The importance of Incident Reporting - 13 May 2021
NECA's top tips to prevent slips, trips and falls - 18 March 2021
Urgent safety warning after workers sustain critical arc flash burns - 2 February 2021
2020
How to stay safe when working at heights - 14 December 2020
Electric Shocks - 15 October 2020
Safety Alert 85 - Hand Injuries - 27 July 2020
North Perth electrician fined for potentially lethal error - 23 July 2020
Lightning and outdoor work - 23 July 2020
WorkSafe Safety Alert - Exposure to Asbestos - 24 June 2020
EGT Safety Alert 84: Electric Shock (Neutral conductor back feed) - 11 June 2020
NCCC COVIDSafe plan for business - 14 May 2020
COVID-19 health, safety and wellbeing guideline - 14 May 2020
WorkSafe releases Safet Alert on electric shock incident - 1 May 2020
National Safe Workplace Principles - 1 May 2020
Work Instruction COVID-19 - 8 April 2020
Working From Home Self Assessment Checklist - 27 March 2020
Toolbox Talk - COVID-19 Protocols - 27 March 2020
WHS COVID-19 Policy Template - 27 March 2020
EGT Safety Alert 83: COVID-19 - 18 March 2020
Interference effects from radio transmitters in Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) - 25 February 2020
Update - new workplace health and safety laws - 10 February 2020
2019
Are you managing the risk of falling from a fragile roof in your workplace? - 23 January 2020
EGT Safety Alert 82: Heat Stress Awareness - 18 December 2019
EGT Safety Alert 81: Test Before You Touch - Isolation Checklist - 2 December 2019
The difference between compliance and certification in safety - 21 November 2019
Recent penalties for safety breaches - 8 November 2019
Work Health and Safety Bill introduces 'industrial manslaughter' offences - 12 September 2019
Working at heights - 15 August 2019
Identify the safety weaknesses in your business with this quick quiz - 1 August 2019
Silica - are you aware of the hazards? - 4 July 2019
EGT Safety Alert 80: Electric shock - contact between active and neutral - 5 June 2019
Clarification regarding the Apprentice Supervision Guidelines - 4 June 2019
New Code of Practice for FIFO workers - 2 May 2019
Revised Code of Practice for concrete and masonry cutting and drilling - 15 April 2018