Industry News
Solar industry threatened by inverter standard deadline
If the deadline for solar inverter approval is not extended, the Australian solar industry could be forced to shut down later this month. [ + ]
Modern Manufacturing Expo 2022 coming to Sydney
Australia's first Modern Manufacturing Expo will be held at the Sydney Showground from 20–21 September 2022. [ + ]
Overhead powerlines shock workers
A man received an electric shock and severe burns while installing gutter guarding on the roof of an industrial shed. [ + ]
ARBS 2022 call for speakers
Planning is well underway for ARBS 2022, with professionals in the HVAC&R and building services called on to share their expertise. [ + ]
Wiring rules for low-voltage switchgear extended
Either AS/NZS 3439 or AS/NZS 61439 can now be used for low-voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies up until 25 November 2022. [ + ]
ABB wins sustainability excellence award
ABB Australia has been named the winner for Excellence in Sustainability at the 2020–2021 Swedish Business in Australia Awards. [ + ]
Solar installation standard revision published
Revised standard AS/NZS 5033:2021, Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays, has been published by Standards Australia. [ + ]
Standards Australia, Master Builders partner up
Master Builders Association NSW (MBA NSW) has partnered with Standards Australia to offer greater access to standards. [ + ]
Pacific Automation expands with next NSW office
The newest Pacific Automation office has now opened in Arndell Park, in the western Sydney area of NSW. [ + ]
Solar standards updated to support growing industry
A revision to AS/NZS 5033:2021, Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays, has been published by Standards Australia. [ + ]
Electrician, company fined $32K for safety breach
An electrician left a switchboard with no multiple earthed neutral, and failed to carry out mandatory tests at a Perth property. [ + ]
Energy workers strike for higher pay
Essential Energy workers have downed tools in a fight for job security and a fair pay rise. [ + ]
Electric shocks prompt electrical licence suspensions
Disciplinary action was taken against 15 electrical licence holders by the Electrical Licensing Committee In July and August 2021. [ + ]
Recall reminder for unsafe Infinity cable
WorkSafe Queensland is reminding electrical contractors about the recall issued on the Infinity cable. [ + ]
Companies permitted to buy COES for electrical workers
More than 500 companies will now be able to buy Certificates of Electrical Safety (COES) on behalf of their licensed electrical workers (LEW). [ + ]
