Industry News
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). [ + ]
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. [ + ]
