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.
Work Health and Safety
Discover everything there is to know about Work Health and Safety services and benefits offered to MPAQ Members!
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!
Getting Your Workplace Ready for Coronavirus
In January 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus disease in Hubei Province, China to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. WHO stated there is a high risk of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spreading to other countries around the world.
WH&S Dealing with a Fatality – What Employers Need to Know
Last month in Cairns, while working on air-conditioning equipment in an elevated environment (like many plumbers who work on roofs and in roof cavities), an employee fell to his death at James Cook University (JCU)
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.
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.
Workplace Health and Safety
Information on Workplace Health and Safety and the relevant member benefits to assist you with remaining compliant.
Inca Business Services
Inca have collaborated with MPAQ to create a management system, especially for MPAQ Members only!
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.
How to choose, tether and anchor tool lanyards
Preventing tools and equipment being dropped from heights is crucial, with falling objects causing 122 deaths in Australia from 2012–2016 and 3515 compensation claims in 2014–15.
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.
Coronavirus Information for Tradespeople
The impact of Coronavirus is wide ranging within the building and construction industry, with effects to be felt within the supply chain and to employment conditions and safety.
