Industry News
$100K fine for repeated failure to address fall risk
A solar installer has pleaded guilty to 10 charges under Victoria's Occupational Health and Safety Act and OHS Regulations. [ + ]
WA boosts electrical training at regional TAFEs
As part of its Made in WA plan, the WA Govt is expanding training opportunities at South Regional TAFE campuses via a $1.15m investment. [ + ]
Former electrical contractor faces court
The legal action comes after five employees approached the FWO for assistance between August 2021 and August 2023. [ + ]
US acts to ban Chinese bulk-power equipment
US Executive Order 14420 could test an already stressed supply chain for importers, according to analysis from Wood Mackenzie. [ + ]
Vic tackles falls risk in solar sector
WorkSafe and Solar Victoria are working together to strengthen compliance and enforcement activity on worksites. [ + ]
Western Sydney BESS program kicks off
Construction has begun on a Penrith battery — the first of eight slated for Greater Western Sydney in a program delivered by Ausconnex. [ + ]
Electrical inspector found to have issued false certifications
The man was convicted and fined $5000 for lying to Victoria's energy safety regulator. [ + ]
Paul Vickers to head operations at OptiGrid
Vickers previously led delivery of the Territory Dispatch Engine, a critical infrastructure program in the Northern Territory valued at over $40 million. [ + ]
Network operator charged over transmission line risks
The operator allegedly failed to inform landholders about low-clearance transmission lines on their properties and how to operate safely around them. [ + ]
$35K fine after home exposed to live wiring
WA's safety regulator said it was lucky the hazards were discovered before any potentially lethal consequences. [ + ]
$40K fine for fall prevention failure
A Victorian electrical company received a steep fine after it failed to provide fall protection for an apprentice working on a roof. [ + ]
Climate body welcomes NSW data centre guidelines
Governments must set the bar higher, and require data centres to be powered by new wind, solar and storage, the Climate Council said. [ + ]
Royal Commission into AI must not ignore workforce shortage, ETU says
The Electrical Trades Union is urging the SA Govt to consider workforce and energy impacts in its upcoming Royal Commission into Artificial Intelligence. [ + ]
Govt seeks advice on data centre energy policy
As more data centres connect to the grid, the AEMC has suggested various reforms to protect other electricity consumers. [ + ]
Expanded solar scheme a boon for electricians: ETU
Chis Bowen's announcement that the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme is expanding to cover installations of up to 1 MW has been welcomed by the Electrical Trades Union. [ + ]
