Industry News
Nation's largest trades and skills challenge
Melbourne is set to host what is being called the nation's largest trades and skills challenge — the 2016 WorldSkills Australia National Competition — next October. [ + ]
Report says Australian managers spend 36% of time on admin
A new report from ServiceNow titled 'The State of Work in Australia' reveals that Australian corporate managers are spending an average of 36% of their time on needless administrative tasks, potentially hampering organisational growth. [ + ]
Recycled battery storage unit set to connect to the grid
2016 should see the world's largest second-use battery storage unit made from recycled systems of electric vehicles go into operation in Lünen, Germany. [ + ]
An introductory guide to lighting controls
Lighting Council Australia has published an introductory guide outlining the benefits of lighting controls. [ + ]
Call for submissions — workplace chemical exposure
Safe Work Australia is inviting opinion about workplace exposure standards for hazardous chemicals used in workplaces in a public consultation process open for comment until 18 December 2015. [ + ]
Construction industry benefits from continued growth
October has seen continued growth in the national construction industry, largely due to an increase in apartment-building activity. [ + ]
Anritsu appoints new country manager for Australia
Test and measurement company Anritsu has announced the appointment of Frank Karalis to the role of country manager. [ + ]
Energy-independent suburbs?
A new study could lead to a NSW residential development being built off the grid and completely powered by renewable energy. [ + ]
Eaton acquires LED lighting company Ephesus
Power company Eaton has quietly acquired LED lighting company Ephesus Lighting. [ + ]
Wireless LED streetlights for Los Angeles
Los Angeles will be the first city in the world to install streetlight poles from lighting manufacturer Philips that are equipped with broadband technology. [ + ]
National Asbestos Awareness Month launched
National Asbestos Awareness Month has kicked off a launch campaign with a plea to every Australian to make it their business to 'Get to kNOw Asbestos this NOvember'. [ + ]
Safety issue notice — self-retracting lanyards
MSA Australia has advised a potential safety issue with its 9 and 15 m Workman self-retracting lanyards (SRLs). The affected products bear MSA Part Nos 10120723 and 10121777 and were manufactured from January through August 2015. [ + ]
NSW electricians take out top gongs at industry awards
NSW's top electricians have been recognised for their achievements at a prestigious electrical industry awards night. [ + ]
Be safe. Be healthy. Because... work health and safety doesn't end in October
National Safe Work Month may have come to an end for 2015, but Safe Work Australia Chief Executive Officer Michelle Baxter is urging individuals and workplaces to continue to keep work health and safety top of mind throughout the year. [ + ]
Changes to product registration under GEMS
Product registration has been made easier for importers, manufacturers and suppliers thanks to recent changes introduced to the GEMS registration system. [ + ]
