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.
As the biggest employer and trainer of electrical apprentices in WA, ECA WA plays a fundamental role in ensuring that thousands of people learn the skills, processes and behaviour that will help them to not only stay safe at work during their apprenticeship, but to become tradespeople that put the safety of themselves, their colleagues, clients and the community at the forefront of everything they do.
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.
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.
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.
ECA WA is a proud supporter and partner of Mates in Construction. An Industry-backed, research-based, suicide prevention and support for the construction industry operating since 2008.
You can learn more about MIC and how ECA WA members can get involved right here.
At ECA WA, we take safety seriously. As such, ECA WA and its related entities release a myriad of videos, helping industry by sharing information related to safety, and educating workers and those on site on how to stay safe in our industry. From highlighting the dangers of soft-tissue injuries, through to how to complete a SWMS, we've got a video which will help you stay safe in your every day.
To watch these, you can either head to our YouTube playlist, or take a look below for the latest videos in the series.
In this video, we explore what exactly soft tissue damage is, and give you some tips on how to avoid it and the dangers around it.
In this video, the first of a part on Safe Work Method Statements, we explore exactly what a SWMS is, and help to get you aquainted with what should be included in a SWMS.
Want to hear what we had to say on the Tradie HQ Podcast about our safety policies, and safety across the industry? Have a listen to the ECA WA guesting episodes of the Tradie HQ Podcast, with Brendan Craker.
Sharing Site Strategies is a specialised initiative launched in late 2023, dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of electricians in Western Australia, and enhancing the overall safety and well-being of those across our industry.
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.
Increased total HSEQ users by 50%
Over 10k digital risk assessments submitted via the Digital App
185 Safety consulting hours for our members
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.