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Plumbing and gas fitting
Structure: 7 sections with a quiz each, followed by ‘Spot the Hazards” simulation exercise.
Passing requirement: 100% with unlimited tries
Timing: Estimated learning time – 22 to 25 minutes
Structure: 7 sections with a quiz each, followed by ‘Spot the Hazards” simulation exercise.
Passing requirement: 100% with unlimited tries
Timing: Estimated learning time – 22 to 25 minutes
Structure: 7 sections with a quiz each, followed by ‘Spot the Hazards” simulation exercise.
Passing requirement: 100% with unlimited tries
Timing: Estimated learning time – 22 to 25 minutes
The plumbing and gas fitting industry includes activities such as assembling, installing, maintaining and repairing water supply, pipes, drainage, sewerage, and gas systems for residential and commercial properties. Work activities may involve both indoors and outdoors. Some activities may be dirty and unsanitary.
Job roles for young workers may include:
- plumbers
- roof plumbers
- gas fitters.
Be aware!
37%
of work-related injuries in this industry happened to young workers.
Job roles for young workers may include:
- plumbers
- roof plumbers
- gas fitters.
Be aware!
37%
of work-related injuries in this industry happened to young workers.
Top incident causing injuries were from:
Other hazardous areas to look out for:
Contacting with a chemical or substance
Electrical safety
Noise
Working in a confined space
Infection risks
Other hazardous areas to look out for:
Contacting with a chemical or substance
Electrical safety
Noise
Working in a confined space
Infection risks
Other hazardous areas to look out for:
Contacting with a chemical or substance
Electrical safety
Noise
Working in a confined space
Infection risks
Source: WorkCover WA (2022). Workers’ compensation Western Australian claims data 2016-17 to 2020-21p
Note: Calculation based on a five-year total from 2016 -17 to 2020-21p. Based on the percentage of all incidents, the combination of all injuries is not equal to 100%
Injuries are measured by number of LTI/Ds (1+days/shifts lost)
SmartMove plumbing and gas fitting industry is classified under ANZSIC 2006 – Class 3231 Plumbing Services.
Source: WorkCover WA (2022). Workers’ compensation Western Australian claims data 2016-17 to 2020-21p
Note: Calculation based on a five-year total from 2016 -17 to 2020-21p. Based on the percentage of all incidents, the combination of all injuries is not equal to 100%
Injuries are measured by number of LTI/Ds (1+days/shifts lost)
SmartMove plumbing and gas fitting industry is classified under ANZSIC 2006 – Class 3231 Plumbing Services
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Acknowledgement of Country
The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.
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Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety