A worker was injured during the testing of a fire system, which could have had far more catastrophic results.

A roof plumber has died after he was crushed between a steel roof beam and the basket of an elevating work platform at North Blackburn Shopping Centre. 

For decades, Maurice Blackburn has provided free standard wills to union members. With over 50% of Australians not having a will, we want to make it accessible and easy for you to have this important document in place. That’s why we’re pleased to share with you our new partnership with Safewill. Safewill is Australia’s leading online will provider and through this partnership, MB will continue to offer free standard wills to members, but with an easier and more convenient process.

AEC has now provided the results of Victoria, Geelong Branch and WA election results.

ApprenticeshipsVictoria has published a Guidance Note titled "Supervision of apprentices and trainees: Guidance Note for employers and supervisors".

This guidebook has been produced by WorkSafe Victoria and Energy Safe Victoria and the Unions OH&S Unit to provide practical guidance on the principles and requirements for safely undertaking work that involves penetrating or excavating the ground where underground services, such as electricity and telecommunications distribution cables, gas and water pipelines may exist.  Website link: Guide to undertaking work near underground services | WorkSafe Victoria You can also see it on the Plumbing page, under No Go Zone: Plumbing | WorkSafe Victoria 

From January 1st 2022, the Victorian Government’s Building Equality Policy requires companies involved in the state’s most valuable construction projects to meet targets for women’s participation on site.These targets seek to disrupt gender stereotypes in the country’s most male dominated industry.The construction industry is an attractive and viable career option – and these targets will ensure women are proactively included and stay in the industry, with strong career pathways.Greater diversity makes all workplaces stronger – and greater representation of women in construction will benefit everyone in the industry.

Members can now download the latest edition of the journal here

The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (OHS Regulations) have been amended to provide greater protection to Victorian employees working with respirable crystalline silica.  The Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (Crystalline Silica) Regulations 2021 (the Regulations) will replace the Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (Crystalline Silica) Interim Regulations 2021.