April Safety Update

The Easter long weekend will not be like our usual long weekends, with trips to the coast and family and social gatherings or outings. Given the current situation with COVID-19 and the strict social distancing and gathering rules that have been implemented across ACT and NSW, we would like to remind members to unwind, relax and rejuvinate at home.

Stress is a significant contributing factor to fatigue, and after a very trying start to 2020, our industry is feeling the stresses and fatigue that environmental events have brought with them. There are a number of great resources to help you through these difficult times and to help you maintain positive mental health, including;

OzHelp Foundation
Black Dog Institute
Healthier Work
Work Safe ACT
Safe Work Australia
Beyond Blue
Lifeline

MBA ACT would like to remind members to ensure;

• Safe and secure sites restrict unauthorised entry and potential injury to trespassers
• securing access points with locks or other mechanical means to restrict entry
• bracing or securing fencing so it can’t be pushed down or blown over
• blocking gaps under fences and gates
• ensuring electrical safety by turning off the main switch and securing the main switchboard
• bracing and securing partially constructed building elements such as walls and roofs to withstand strong winds and bad weather
• securing or removing roofing sheets and other loose materials that have the potential to turn into missiles in strong winds
• backfilling excavations or covering them
• removing unwanted construction materials and waste

If you have any WHS enquiries, please contact us on (02) 6175 5900