Industry News
Volvo and Uber join forces
Uber and Volvo Cars are joining forces to develop next-generation autonomous driving cars, according to a report from the National Road Safety Partnership Program (NRSPP). [ + ]
Changes at Redflow ahead of ZCell deliveries
Redflow has announced senior management changes as the company prepares for the first deliveries of ZCell residential flow batteries in Australia. The Redflow board has appointed executive chairman Simon Hackett as acting chief executive officer while fellow board member Richard Aird was named acting chief operating officer. [ + ]
Safe Work Australia updates bullying guides
Workplace bullying is a risk to health and safety, and can occur in all types of workplaces. Safe Work Australia has updated two publications on workplace bullying to provide greater guidance for managers and workers. [ + ]
LCA and FMA unite
Lighting Council Australia(LCA) and the Facility Management Association of Australia have joined forces to host the sparc-FMA International Lighting & Facilities Event in 2017. [ + ]
nbn launches online tool for as-built designs
nbn has launched a new as-built designs online tool to enable developer partners to upload their designs. As of 15 August 2016, using the online tool is compulsory for all new and amended as-built submissions. [ + ]
Assessing fitness to drive
Assessing Fitness to Drive, a joint publication of Austroads and the National Transport Commission (NTC), details the medical standards for driver licensing for use by health professionals and driver licensing authorities, but should be on the list of things to read for fleet managers. [ + ]
White card scam uncovered
A joint investigation by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and New South Wales Police has resulted in the arrest of a Sydney man, who police will allege has been selling health and safety 'white cards' to unqualified construction workers, according to an ABC news report. [ + ]
Clarifying the role of a QTP
Queensland's Electrical Safety Office (ESO) has been working with the state's Electrical Licensing Committee to publish guidance information for contractors and qualified technical persons (QTPs), which clarifies the functions and role of a QTP. [ + ]
LILEE Systems expanding into Australia with new IoT products
LILEE Systems has announced its new platform for mobile and fixed distributed enterprises, including commercial fleets. [ + ]
Backing for ABCC on the up
Support for reinstatement of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) is gaining ground, with the Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA) now weighing in. According to a statement released by the group, Australia can no longer afford to have the cost of construction inflated by 20–35% through "industrial relations bullying and lawlessness". [ + ]
Decreasing driver risk
Learning how data can be used to zero in on safety concerns about driver behaviour and to develop models for running a safer workplace vehicle fleet will be significantly easier from now on, thanks to an online course being launched at FleetRisk.com.au. [ + ]
Gas ban a step into the unknown
The decision to ban onshore gas exploration and development in Victoria creates risks for energy customers, the environment and the economy, according to the Energy Networks Association (ENA). [ + ]
Conviction and fine over worker death
Essential Energy has been convicted and fined $300,000 for failing to comply with its duty of care for workers, following the death of a 47-year-old man in 2013. [ + ]
Call for applications: addressing clean energy gender agenda
The Clean Energy Council is inviting applications from talented women in the clean energy industry for the 2017 round of its Developing Women Directors Scholarship. [ + ]
2016 Fleet Award winners
The winners of the 2016 Fleet Safety Awards have been announced. [ + ]