Coronavirus fears lead to dust mask shortage
19 February, 2020As concern mounts around the world over the spread of the coronavirus, Australia's supplies of P2 disposable dust masks have now run out.
Update to the Wiring Rules
04 February, 2020An update has just been carried out on AS/NZS 3000:2018, Electrical Installations, also known as the Wiring Rules.
Electrical workers fined for safety breaches
04 February, 2020Seven electrical licence holders had action taken against them in December 2019, according to the Queensland Electrical Safety Office.
Smoke alarm legislation in Qld: obligations by landlords
01 February, 2020Protecting the safety of people and the property they live in is the priority for landlords.
Overhead powerlines standard released
30 January, 2020New guidance for the design, construction and maintenance of overhead powerlines has just been published.
Updated electrical safety codes of practice 2020
28 January, 2020Queensland has updated its electrical safety codes of practice for the safe handling of electric equipment.
How safe is your business?
22 January, 2020The Electrical Safety Office in Queensland recommends that employers take advantage of the new year to conduct a quick safety check of their businesses.
Permit reminder for high-voltage workers
10 January, 2020Employers are being reminded to ensure that electrical workers are signed on to an Access or Test permit before high-voltage work commences.
National Electricity Rules: Version 131 published
09 January, 2020Version 131 of the National Electricity Rules has been published by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMO).
Qld restricted electrical work licences updated
17 December, 2019Restricted electrical work licences (RELs) in Queensland have just undergone an update.
NCC illuminated by lighting industry guide
13 December, 2019A guide to the energy efficiency rules in the 2019 edition of the National Construction Code (NCC) has been released.
AEMO releases draft 2020 Integrated System Plan
12 December, 2019The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has released the draft 2020 Integrated System Plan (ISP), which charts development of the electricity grid.
New electrical safety guidance for rental properties
12 December, 2019The Electrical Safety Office in Queensland has released a new guidance for tenants and property owners regarding electrical safety in rental properties.
Queensland electrician given five-year licence ban
03 December, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingQueensland's Electrical Licensing Committee has banned an electrical worker for five years for undertaking unlicensed electrical contracting work.
Five Qld electrical workers and contractors fined
15 November, 2019 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Queensland Electrical Safety Office's Electrical Licensing Committee meted out five fines and licence suspensions during the month of September.
