Industry News
ETU abuses right of entry powers: NECA
Apprentices have been prevented from doing their jobs by the Electrical Trades Union (ETU), according to NECA. [ + ]
Missed opportunity to electrify Australian transport
The most important measures to improve electric vehicle uptake have been ignored by the federal government, according to the Electric Vehicle Council. [ + ]
Industry forum aims to eradicate sexual harassment
The mining, oil and gas, and allied service sectors are uniting to stamp out sexual harassment in workplaces. [ + ]
Testing autonomous electric haulers for mining
Autonomous electric haulers for use in a limestone quarry are being developed by Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Holcim Switzerland. [ + ]
Winner announced for Industry Contributions Award 2021
The winner of the 2021 Energy Network Australia Industry Contribution Award has been announced. [ + ]
Penalties for plumbers posing as electricians
Two licensed plumbers who provided unqualified electrical advice have been labelled "morally offensive" by a Perth magistrate. [ + ]
Electrician dies after electrocution
WorkSafe Victoria has reported that a 40-year-old electrician has died in a workplace incident at a Pakenham restaurant. [ + ]
Three apprentices receive electric shocks
Three electrical apprentices received electric shocks during August 2021, according to WorkSafe Queensland. [ + ]
Electric bus trial in Sydney
Custom Denning has selected Siemens' electric bus charging stations for its locally designed and built 'Element' electric buses. [ + ]
Powerline arc kills worker; injures 6
A worker died and six others received electric shocks during an incident with a harvester in July 2021. [ + ]
Solar farm safety inspections to commence
SafeWork NSW plans to visit solar farm construction sites around the state, to ensure safety compliance in this sector. [ + ]
$25K penalty for serious electric shock incident
A combined penalty of $25,000 has been issued to a director and two NSW-based companies over a serious electrical shock incident in NT. [ + ]
$500K fine for unsafe solar installer
A conviction and $500,000 fine have been issued to a solar panel installer for safety breaches at sites across Victoria. [ + ]
Award terms on casual conversion to change
Under new National Employment Standards, award terms relating to casual conversion will change. [ + ]
The 10-year smoke alarm anniversary
Building and fire safety authorities in WA are reminding home owners that all smoke alarms should be replaced when they are 10 years old. [ + ]