Why Employee Training for Construction is a must do
Employee training is one of the most underrated aspects of workforce management in the construction industry.
Work Health and Safety
Discover everything there is to know about Work Health and Safety services and benefits offered to MPAQ Members!
Workplace Health and Safety
Information on Workplace Health and Safety and the relevant member benefits to assist you with remaining compliant.
Spill containment: What you need to know
Correctly managing spill containment is crucial for any workplace storing or using liquids that could pose a threat to humans or the environment if a leak or spill occurs.
Ensure Your Family’s Safety After Heavy Rain and Flooding
In the wake of South East Queensland's heavy rain from the remnants of deadly Tropical Cyclone Debbie, HEALTH AND SAFETY MUST REMAIN A KEY PRIORITY.
Corporate Supporter Member Benefits
The Master Plumbers' Association of Queensland (MPAQ) can provide you with a vast array of products and services in order to meet your plumbing service requirements. Discover how MPAQ Membership can help you!
Tradies are getting healthier, but blokey culture still exists
Seven out of 10 tradies consider themselves fit and try to eat healthily - challenging the pie eating and chocolate milk drinking stereotype - but a persistent blokey culture is leading to serious injury among Aussie tradies.
Signs you should replace your safety glasses
Whether it’s from normal wear and tear, or changes to your circumstances, here are five signs that it’s time to get a new pair of safety specs.
Public Warned of Water Heater Dangers
MPAQ would like to warn people of water heater dangers and the importance of not performing plumbing work unless you are a licensed person after a recent report of a woman in QLD who received facial burns after a hot water system reportedly exploded.
Quantitative vs qualitative respirator fit tests: What’s the difference?
Workers must pass a ‘fit test’ before being issued tight-fitting respirators, with two methods of testing available—quantitative and qualitative.
$6,000 Donated to Orange Sky Australia at MPAQ’s 2017 Plumbing and Gas Summit – Featuring Keynote Speaker Shane Webcke
MPAQ proudly presented the 2017 Plumbing and Gas Summit on Thursday 12 October at Victoria Park Golf Complex in Brisbane. A total of $6,000 was raised throughout the year and presented to Orange Sky Australia representative, Kelly Wishart.
PPE Vending Machines
Personal protective equipment (PPE) vending machines can help large worksites save time and money, reduce waste, and improve OHS compliance and site safety. Demand for vend-ready products that can be stocked in the machines is increasing.
The role of pre-cooling in reducing workplace heat stress
Pre-cooling is commonly used by professional athletes competing in hot and humid environments to improve performance, so how can this strategy be applied to those working in hot conditions?
