Accidental electrocution continues to be a significant cause of occupational death. Personnel need to be provided with adequate safety training courses and managers, particularly those running smaller companies, convinced of the need for safety training. Amongst the highest rates of occupational deaths are engineering, construction, mining, fishing, agriculture and the forestry industries. [ + ]

The battery energy storage installations are rising and it's important for contractors to be mindful of the safety issues associated with the storage systems. [ + ]

The Australian data centre services market is growing at an astonishing speed, achieving a 12.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR); and it is expected to reach an AU$2.055 billion market value by the year 2021. [ + ]

Driven by legislation and the underlying climate concerns, renewable energy penetration is on the rise. The increased usage of renewable power generation creates new challenges for the electrical grid, system control and the existing power generation facilities. [ + ]

Whether it's reserving a portion for domestic use, or finding ways to increase production, using gas to provide more reliable base load power is a conversation we need to have. [ + ]

It happens. Bullying in the workplace is a problem. Does your organisation understand the risks and do they know what can and should be done to manage the issues? [ + ]

Australia's energy markets are becoming more complex due to battery storage and rooftop solar, and diversifying the mix of energy sources can ensure the grid remains resilient, according to Dr Michael Ottaviano, CEO and Managing Director of Carnegie Clean Energy. [ + ]

Construction sites can be an easy target for criminals and opportunistic thieves. Depending on the site location and scale of the operation, each site will have its own issues and areas of concern. The site challenges constantly change as the build progresses and the value of equipment and materials on-site increases. In addition, there is the need to provide site access to all of the construction workers, including subcontractors. [ + ]

Since last year 80,000 LED streetlights have been installed throughout Australia, and technology trials and pilots are taking place in most major centres.  [ + ]

Wi-Fi has become ubiquitous in daily life and most employees never give it a second thought. They simply expect the network to be available, fast, stable, consistent and secure, whether they are at their own desk in the office, roaming around the workspace or participating in a video conference or face-to-face meeting. [ + ]

Recent electricity outages in South Australia, combined with a renewed focus on environmental damage caused by fossil fuels, has meant the country's energy reliability and generation sources are high on the news agenda. [ + ]

Squeezing energy efficiencies out of modern data centres can create unintended hot spot issues. [ + ]

The world's largest ransomware attack affected tens of thousands of computers — but was it preventable? NordVPN lists simple strategies to protect yourself from ransomware. [ + ]

The increasing use of CCTV, sensors, drones, monitoring and mass data collection across urban landscapes means human movement is being tracked more than ever before. For the data and comms industry, increased connectivity equals more opportunity. But when it comes to the individual, where is the line between optimised security and an unstoppable loss of privacy? [ + ]

The Australian electricity market is undergoing a major transformation. Making the most of the opportunities presented by a rapidly evolving energy market requires flexibility and cooperation from industry participants, as well as a willingness to learn and think long term. [ + ]