Safety support for the WA electrical industry

Safety is a core value of ECA WA

As part of this endeavour, we have a range of services, programs and policies designed to maintain and improve the safety of everyone connected to ECA WA - from our members, apprentices and host employers, to every person who trains at CET or Equip-Safe.

Safety advice and support

Our experienced safety team provides members with Work Health and Safety services, resources and specialist advice.

To get in touch with an ECA WA safety representative, members should call (08) 6241 6100 or email safety@ecawa.org.au.

No Harm

ECA WA’s No Harm vision shows that we are uncompromising in our commitment to the health, safety and welfare of our employees, customers and community. It is our driving force and is fundamental to the way we work.

We also present No Harm awards to businesses and individuals who have been stellar examples of our No Harm Vision. You can view those recipients here.

Safety Awards

Our commitment to safety has been recognised through a range of awards and nominations, including:

  • EGT | Received the Worksafe Platinum award for safety in 2023.
  • EGT | Won the WHS Management Award – Large category at the WHS Foundation’s 2022 WHS Awards. This award acknowledges EGT’s commitment to providing a safe and healthy workplace and environment, maintaining a positive safety and health culture and developing systems that produce a capable and competent workforce.
  • EGT | Finalist in the WHS Promotion & Program Award category at the WHS Foundation’s 2022 WHS Awards for their Incident Reduction Program.
  • CET | Received the Worksafe Platinum award for safety in 2020.

2022 by the numbers

Over the past year, Safety continued to keep members up to date and informed on changes to legislation and safety management system standards, whilst providing ongoing specialist safety advice.

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50%

Increased total HSEQ users by 50%

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4,500

Over 4,500 NSD submissions to date with 75% being the SWMS tool

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183

Continued to distrubute Working Live Packs x 183

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Introduced NECA Safe Digital (NSD)

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Assisted members implement the new WHS Legislation

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Upgraded the HSEQ Management System to ISO 45001

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Not a member yet and need advice?

Our members receive an extensive range of benefits and services, including access to TKB and the Technical Hotline, invitations to exclusive industry events and more. Still unsure? Give us a call on (08) 6241 6100 and let us show you how we can help you.

ECA WA is a separate entity from the WA Branch of the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA WA) and operates under a Service Level Agreement to provide technical and safety services to WA members. All members of NECA WA automatically receive ECA WA membership at time of joining.

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