How to Vet Construction Workers
Hiring the wrong person costs you time, money, and potentially safety incidents. Here’s how to screen properly.
Minimum Checks
White Card: Verify the number at safework.sa.gov.au. Trade licence: Check registration for electricians, plumbers, gasfitters. High-risk licences: Verify forklift, crane, rigging, scaffolding tickets. Right to work: Verify visa status for non-citizens. References: Call two previous employers. Ask about reliability, skill level, and attitude.
Advanced Checks
Drug and alcohol screening. Police clearance (for sensitive sites). Medical fitness assessment. Skills assessment or practical test.
Or Let Us Do It
PerthTrades verifies every ticket and checks every reference before presenting a candidate. Submit a vacancy.