November is National Asbestos Awareness Month, a campaign to better educate tradies, home owners and renovators about the dangers of asbestos and how to encourage work practices that ensure safe management. [ + ]

A new post on the Energy Rating website suggests efficiency gains from a switch to smart lamps may be compromised by the standby power they consume. The article is based on initial findings from a study conducted by the International Energy Agency's 4E SSL Annex on lamps used in residential environments. [ + ]

A national website providing an entry point for the latest information on all market-based energy efficiency schemes operating in Australia was launched late October by the Energy Efficiency Certificate Creators Association (EECCA), which represents businesses actively involved in market-based energy efficiency schemes across Australia. [ + ]

Toyota Australia has recalled an additional 179,710 vehicles as part of its Takata airbag safety campaign. The company said that three vehicle models are involved — Avensis Verso, Corolla and Yaris. The affected vehicles have build dates ranging between March 2007 and December 2011. [ + ]

An overhaul of rules for power system security is required to better reflect the changing generation mix and new technology opportunities, according to the Energy Networks Association (ENA). [ + ]

Lighting solutions provider Aglo Systems has launched a new website and corporate identity. The company says the changes reflect the brand's commitment to providing customers with a tailored, seamless experience: from concept and design to manufacture, supply and installation. [ + ]

Queensland's Department of Energy and Water Supply (DEWS) has signalled a solid commitment to renewable energy supply, with a target of one million rooftops (3000 MW) of solar photovoltaics (PV) to be deployed in the state by 2020. [ + ]

Safe Work Australia has published the latest Work-related Traumatic Injury Fatalities report, providing details on the number of people who have died in Australia from work-related injuries. [ + ]

Two of Australia's power unions, the Electrical Trades Union (ETU) and United Services Union (USU), are calling for the new owners of a controlling stake in Australia's largest electricity distribution network, Ausgrid, to commit to a legally binding agreement that ensures existing employment numbers and service standards are retained. [ + ]

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released public consultation draft amendments to improve the quality and quantity of re-usable construction and demolition (C&D) waste material in NSW. [ + ]

Around 63% of Australian workers quit their jobs due to a poor cultural fit, according to new research released by recruitment specialists Robert Walters. Where financial indicators were once the main drawcard, non-financial indicators — such as performance management processes and workplace flexibility — are now the standards by which prospective employers are judged. [ + ]

Eaton has announced the appointment of three new senior executive roles to support the company's strategic growth and new business momentum across Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has updated its preliminary findings into the cause of the South Australian power system failure during a recent severe weather event. [ + ]

In response to the government's 'Australian Apprenticeship Program - Alternative Delivery Pilots', the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has developed the NECA 'Electrical Innovative Delivery and Pathways Project', which is referred to as the Alternative Pathways Project (APP). [ + ]

nbn has signed two four-year Design and Construction Master Agreements (DCMA) to cover new housing developments and fibre links. Following a competitive multistage tender process, existing Multi-technology Integrated Master Agreement (MIMA) partners Fulton Hogan and Visionstream emerged victorious. [ + ]