Draft electrical installation standards open for comment
09 June, 2020Two new electrical installation standards have been opened for public comment by Standards Australia.
New electrical safety guide released
09 June, 2020A new guide for electrical contractors ensuring a safe system of work has just been released by the Electrical Safety Office in Queensland.
Calls for govt home reno plan to include electrical safety
02 June, 2020The federal government's suggested home renovation package should focus on electrical safety measures as well as saving jobs, according to MEA.
New code of practice for electrical industry
20 May, 2020A COVID-19 code of practice has been developed by Master Electricians Australia for the electrical industry.
Critical energy works during COVID-19
13 May, 2020A fact sheet that details what critical works are and why they must continue during the COVID-19 pandemic has been released by Energy Networks Australia.
Electrician warns others against working live
12 May, 2020An electrician who was seriously burnt by an arc flash explosion is sharing his story to help prevent injuries and deaths.
Worker death sparks $30K fine for solar company
06 May, 2020A conviction and $30,000 fine has been issued to a solar installer, after a worker fell and was killed at a Bendigo construction site.
$42K fine issued for unsafe electrical work
28 April, 2020A small concreting business and its director have been fined a total of $42,500 for unsafe electrical practices.
Five electrical workers face disciplinary action
28 April, 2020Disciplinary action, including fines, was taken against five electrical licence holders during February–March 2020.
COVID-19 rules for work vehicle travel
22 April, 2020Managing the risk of COVID-19 spread is difficult when colleagues need to travel with one another in the same vehicle.
Commercial solar lighting guidance published
21 April, 2020The informative guide seeks to address the lack of appropriate regulations and misinformation surrounding solar lighting products.
COVID-19 limits CPR training for electrical workers
07 April, 2020Access to rescue and resuscitation training for electrical workers has been impacted by COVID-19.
New changes to the Wiring Rules
06 April, 2020An amendment has just been released for the 2018 edition of AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules.
Dust emissions see power station fined
02 April, 2020Origin Energy Eraring has been fined $15,000 over dust emissions from its Eraring Power Station at Lake Macquarie in October 2019.
Maintaining hygiene on construction sites
01 April, 2020Construction site workers are being reminded to adhere to enhanced hygiene practices to combat the spread of COVID-19.
