NOTICES

 

WorkSafe ACT has updated its Working in the Sun webpage to give more information for PCBUs on how to manage UVR risks this summer.

From Wednesday 15 November 2023, the ACT is launching a new Code of Practice for Managing Risks of Silica Dust at work. 

Safety Alert: Asbestos Awareness Training

You can find Translations for the SWMS and Safety Management Plans with the following Links

Safe Work Method Statements – WorkSafe ACT and Work health and safety management plans – WorkSafe ACT.

 

WorkSafe ACT Workplace Safety Survey 2023

Safety Alert: Lithium-ion Battery Explosion

The risks of Li-ion batteries, and how to manage them:

WorkSafe ACT recently attended a workplace where a Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery exploded.

Sexual Assault Changes for PCBUs

Silica Data Snapshot

Slips, Trips and Falls Data Snapshot

Infringement notices applying to Crystalline Silica offences  come into effect , 20 March 2023.

Compliance and Enforcement Data Snapshot for November 2023

WorkSafe ACT’s Safe Work Method Statement Guidance Note

Compliance and enforcement

The WorkSafe ACT Working in Heat Data Snapshot is out now.

 

Safety alert: Installation of solar panels

Working at heights is an integral part of installing roof trusses.

Safety alert: Lead processes and lead risk work 

The WorkSafe ACT Compliance and Enforcement Data Snapshot for December is out now.

 Work Health and Safety: Tower crane Code of Practice that will be in force in the ACT from 22 September 2022.

SAFETY ALERT: INSPECTION AND TESTING OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AT THE WORKPLACE

The WorkSafe ACT Work-related sexual harassment data snapshot is out now.

WorkSafe ACT Launches new Young Workers Strategy

WorkSafe ACT is making sure young workers will be better protected against exploitation and injury through the development of the inaugural Young Workers Strategy 2021-2023.

Work-related mental health

Mental (psychological) health, just like physical health, is an important part of work health and safety (WHS). Understanding and managing risks in the workplace that may lead to physical or psychological injury creates a safe, healthy and productive workplace.

Mental health – WorkSafe ACT

 

                                   LINKS & EVENTS

February 27th 2024 was the National Launch of BuildSkills Australia, taken place in Canberra ACT at the Hellenic Club of Woden at 7am. Following are sone photos from the event.

October 20th 12pm.  Live Feed of the Outstanding Apprentice and Encouragement Awards 2023

On Friday 9th June 2023, The CITC Breakfast Workshop was held at the Hellenic Club of Canberra. During the course of the morning, the CITC ED Mr Vince Ball made the presentation that would be included to the CITC TFA Report for year 2024.

Mr Glenn Carter the CEO of the TFA made the TFA’s position and clarifications on the disbursement of funds and  amounts distributed to education in the building Industry in the ACT. Pictures to the right are from the breakfast and bellow is the video to be uploaded to You Tube.

YOUNG WORKER. The  production of the video was made possible by the generosity of CHASE CONSTRUCTIONS

On Friday 25th November 2022 the Members & Sponsors Luncheon was Held. Video on YouTube Linked.

The CITC Outstanding Graduating Apprentice Awards for 2020 was again held at the Hellenic Club of Canberra in October of the same year.

The 2022 Outstanding Graduating & Encouragement Apprentice Awards was Held at the Hellenic on 21st October 2022, being the 21st event. More than 360 guests attended the event.

 

The CITC Outstanding Graduating & Encouragement Apprentice Awards for 2021 were held at the Hellenic Club of Canberra on Thursday 3rd of February 2022, from 12 noon to 3.30pm. Once again the event was live streamed on You Tube.

The 2006 Award Recipients down the memory lane. Wonder where they all are 15 years later.

The 2011 Award Recipients 10 years ago

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