Master Painters Association Queensland is a Union of Employers and the Peak Industry body for Painting and Decorating. “Established by Painters for Painters”, Master Painters Association Queensland represents the interests of individuals and companies conducting business in the painting, decorating and sign writing trades.Master Painters Association Queensland strives to encourage and recognise the highest standards of the painting trade craftsmanship and ethical business practice.
Principal Objectives:
- Assist in the interests of its members and their painting business to ensure the professional standards of the industry are upheld.
- Provided members with the latest painting and decorating industry updates to ensure legislation and OH&S requirements are met.
- Make a valuable contribution to its members and in particular, to the painting industry as a whole.
- Deliver the highest quality of accredited painter training and assessments to members, affiliated painting industry providers, tradesman and the general public within the painting and decorating industry.
Becoming a Member:
Use of nationally recognised logo
Find out the full details of becoming a member of Master Painters Association now.
ACCESS TO THE BELOW AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS (Accessible 24hrs online through the MPA Website)
AS/NZS 2311:2009 Guide to the painting of buildings:
This Standard provides a guide to products and procedures for the painting of buildings for general domestic, commercial and industrial use.
AS4361.2-1998 Guide to lead paint management-Residential and commercial buildings:
This document provides guidance for the management of lead paint on non-industrial structures such as residential, commercial and public buildings. It provides information on methods for determining whether lead is present on a building, the amount of lead present and on the selection of an appropriate management strategy.
AS NZS 4576-1995 Guidelines for scaffolding mpt:
This Standard gives practical guidance for the training and certification of scaffolders, the preparation of sites for scaffolding, and the safe selection, supply, erection, alteration, dismantling, maintenance, inspection and use of scaffolding and scaffolding equipment.
Opportunity to share problems and have them addressed by an industry representative body
Information and advice
Workplace Health & Safety System
Are you WHS Compliant? Members can access our new WHS system through the MPA Website as well as have access to a leading WHS company who will help you implement these changes in your business!
Promote professionalism and high standards of workmanship within our industry
Representation to government and industry bodies
Environmental Management Plan: iso 14001..2004
If you are a forward thinking painting business and accept it as your responsibility to make every responsible effort to reduce any harmful effects that your business may have on the local or global environment, then you may wish to become an ‘ISO 14001..2004’company.Master Painters now offer a full ‘Environmental Management Plan’ for your business.Occupational health & safety email
Monthly E-news letter
Discounted legal’s
McKays Solicitors – Brisbane, Mackay and Gold Coast Offices offer discounted rates to MPA Members. For example: if a builder doesn’t pay you? MPA can direct you to cost effective assistance.
Employer Services
Employer Services provides advice to members on all aspects of employment contract, wages, awards and employer/employee disputes.
Discounted training
Master Painters Training provides discounted painting and decorating training to all members and their employees.
Fuel Scheme
Master Painters offers a fuel scheme through Caltex / Ampol. It is an easy way to keep track of your businesses finances on fuel expenditure! Monthly accounts with Direct Debit option.
Insurance
Marsh Insurances will cover all your insurance needs – public liability, tools/equipment, motor vehicles, personal accident cover, etc. Members advise that they are saving $200-$300 on public liability alone!
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