Industry News
Lockdown "shattering" trade businesses: NECA
The extension of Victoria's lockdown has been very damaging to small and medium trade businesses, according to NECA. [ + ]
Construction COVID compliance blitz in Victoria
A four-week blitz will be carried out on Victorian construction sites to ensure that they remain COVID safe. [ + ]
Baby narrowly avoids electrocution
A 10-month-old baby has narrowly escaped serious injury, after making contact with live parts of a damaged power supply. [ + ]
ARBS postponed until August 2022
Concerns about COVID-19 outbreaks have led ARBS Exhibitions to reschedule the event to 16–18 August 2022. [ + ]
4.5-star NABERS rating for Erskine Park data centre
Digital Realty's Sydney Erskine Park data centre infrastructure has achieved a 4.5-star NABERS Energy rating. [ + ]
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). [ + ]
Revised sports lighting standard
Lighting standard AS 2560.2, Sports lighting, Part 2: Specific applications has been revised by Standards Australia. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Unsafe and unlicensed electrical workers face prosecution
Five electrical workers have been prosecuted by Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) in one week. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
