What is an unsafe work practice?

Not securing the guard before turning on a machine Leaving large boxes in the way of staff in a corridor, or in front of the fire exit Trailing an electrical extension cord across the workspace Not wearing a hard hat on a construction site Not having fall protection if you

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Mental Health

Mental health is about wellness instead of illness. When you have good mental health, many things in your life reflect it. You experience increased learning, creativity and social connection. You have better relationships, productivity and physical health and you feel as if you’re part of a community. Poor mental health

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Clerks – Private Sector Award 2020 (MA000002)

All apprentices and trainees must be employed under an appropriate industrial arrangement. Employers are required by law to have a copy of the relevant award or industrial agreement on file in the workplace.  If you are employed in one of the following traineeships, this is your award: Business Services –

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Replacing a lost White Card

It’s important to replace your White Card as soon as you notice it’s missing. You can replace your card online as long as your details have not changed, such as your address. There is a cost to replace your card, and this can be paid online with a credit card

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Being Healthy is part of Being an Apprentice or Trainee

There’s many ways you can experience good health at work. Eating Well There’s strong links between what we eat and how we feel. Your brain needs a mix of nutrients to stay healthy. Healthy eating also helps prevent chronic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer and

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Asbestos Levels Detected in USG Boral™ Fire-Rated Plasterboard Products

USG Boral™ has issued a note to its customers advising that it has detected low levels of asbestos contamination sourced from China in its vermiculite product contained in its fire-rated plasterboard products. Members are also advised that USG Boral™ has requested its clients quarantine its fire-rated plasterboard products and refrain

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Recognition of General Construction Induction Training Cards

Outlines the recognition details of interstate general construction induction training cards, including pictures of induction cards. Under the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 (WHS Regulation), SafeWork NSW recognises all interstate General Construction Induction Training (GIT) cards issued under corresponding Work Health and Safety legislation as well as a range of cards

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Bullying & Harassment

Bullying and harassment involves a more powerful person or group of people oppressing a less powerful person or group, often because they’re different.  These differences can be related to culture, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability or disability, physical appearance, age or economic status.  Workplace bullying affects the psychological and physical health of not only

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White Card – General Construction Induction Card

You need a white card for construction work.  A white card (or general construction induction card) is required for workers who want to carry out  construction work.  People who need a white card include:  site managers, supervisors, surveyors, labourers and tradespeople  people who access operational construction zones (unaccompanied or not directly supervised

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Safety Alert – Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

What is PPE? PPE is clothing or equipment designed to be worn by a worker to protect them from the risk of injury or illness. It can include: – Hearing protective devices, such as ear muffs and ear plugs – Eye, face and head protection such as safety glasses, dust

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School Leaver Apprenticeship Program

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Definitions

This document outlines the direct debit arrangements between Master Builders Association of NSW Pty Ltd, ABN 11 074 397 532 (MBANSW) and you.

MBANSW is the registered Group Training Organisation and Apprenticeship Services arm of Master Builders Association of New South Wales, ABN 96 550 042 906 (Master Builders)

“You”, “your” and “Training Employer” refer to you, your company and business nominated in the table below.

This document outlines the direct debit arrangements between MBANSW and you.

Direct Debit Terms and Conditions

  • Your nominated account or credit card will be debited weekly for hosting a MBAS or MBAS+ apprentice or trainee.
  • The first debit to your account will occur within 7 working days of the MBAS or MBAS+ apprentice or trainee commencing their placement with your business.
  • If an invoice payment is due on a non-business day, it will be debited from your account on the following business day.
  • Training Employer account information held by MBANSW will be kept confidential. Please note that some information is provided to the MBANSW financial institution to initiate the debit to your nominated account.
  • MBANSW will give you a minimum of 14 days’ notice in writing of changes to these Terms and Conditions.
  • If you wish to make changes to this arrangement, please contact MBANSW on (02) 8586 3533.

Your responsibility in this arrangement

  • Ensure that your nominated account can accept direct debits (your financial institution can confirm this).
  • Ensure there are sufficient cleared funds in the nominated account on the drawing date.
  • Advise MBANSW in writing if the nominated account is transferred or closed.


Please note that if your payment is dishonoured by your financial institution, a re-draw will take place within 7 days.

Any transaction fees payable by MBANSW in respect to a dishonoured payment will be added to your account.

Enquiries

Please direct all enquiries to MBAS (02) 8586 3533 or apprenticeship@mbansw.asn.au;

Please include your phone and email address.

I/We authorise MBANSW to arrange for funds to be debited from my/our nominated account at the financial institution identified below.

This authority to direct debit will remain in place in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.