Industry News
Sexual harassment rates higher in resources sector
More needs to be done to prevent sexual harassment in the resources and energy sector, according to Australian Resources and Energy Group AMMA. [ + ]
Renewables driving National Electricity Market
Renewables are now playing a big part in ensuring a reliable supply of electricity in the National Electricity Market (NEM). [ + ]
Can your employer force you to be vaccinated?
As the rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations continues, many are now beginning to question whether or not their employer can force them to get the jab. [ + ]
Revised sports lighting standard
Lighting standard AS 2560.2, Sports lighting, Part 2: Specific applications has been revised by Standards Australia. [ + ]
Unsafe and unlicensed electrical workers face prosecution
Five electrical workers have been prosecuted by Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) in one week. [ + ]
Power tool incident kills construction worker
A Brisbane construction worker died after using an unguarded angle grinder. [ + ]
Electricity reforms to include smart solar
Reforms that are designed to integrate more small-scale solar into the electricity grid have been finalised by the Australian Energy Market Commission. [ + ]
Company charged under Electrical Safety Act
After a worker was fatally electrocuted during an incident in far north Queensland, a company was charged with industrial manslaughter. [ + ]
Energy efficiency expo aims to help businesses cut energy costs
As Australia deals with the economic impact of COVID-19, cost management is more important than ever. [ + ]
Fraudulent electrician convicted and fined
A man who forged electrical credentials and safety certificates has been prosecuted by Energy Safe Victoria. [ + ]
Clean energy event returns to Melbourne this October
All-Energy Australia will be held from 27–28 October 2021 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. [ + ]
Smart solar and street lighting upgrades for Derby
The WA Shire of Derby/West Kimberley has recently installed 13 rooftop solar systems, as well as 1100 streetlight upgrades. [ + ]
Electrical licences suspended for safety breaches
Four electrical contractors have had their licences suspended due to safe work system breaches. [ + ]
Comms Connect Melbourne rescheduled for March 2022
Comms Connect Melbourne has been postponed to 8–10 March 2022 due to concerns about ongoing COVID-19 outbreaks. [ + ]
Trench safety blitz follows injuries to electrical worker
A compliance blitz on high-risk construction work will be launched by SafeWork SA in September. [ + ]