$30K fine following electric shock
13 April, 2022Western Power has been fined $30,000 following an error by one of its contractors.
Changes to electrical standard
12 April, 2022AS/NZS 4836 (Safe working on or near low-voltage electrical installations and equipment) has been rewritten and released for public comment.
Melting downlights investigated in Bondi Junction apartments
30 March, 2022In August 2021, Lighting Council Australia reported to New South Wales Fair Trading that light fittings in a Bondi Junction apartment building were melting and smouldering.
How should industry navigate AS/NZ61439?
16 March, 2022Eaton Corporation's Mark Anning takes an in-depth look at what the updated standard will mean for businesses.
Electrical firm fined $21,500 after near-death of apprentice
23 February, 2022An apprentice electrician is lucky to be alive after an electric shock left him unresponsive and without a pulse while working at a property in Mandurah.
Mining sector 'drops ball' on COVID safety
25 January, 2022Mining companies have failed to maintain COVID-19 control measures, according to the Mining and Energy Union.
Fines and prosecutions for unlicensed electricians
21 January, 2022Almost 250 people have been prosecuted or fined by Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) over energy-related incidents in the past year.
COVID-19 notification requirements change
18 January, 2022WorkSafe Victoria no longer requires notification by employers if a COVID-19 positive worker attends their workplace.
What happens when employees are COVID-19 positive?
12 January, 2022Many workplaces have been impacted by the rapid increase of COVID-19 Omicron cases and the associated isolation periods.
Wiring rules for low-voltage switchgear extended
08 December, 2021Either AS/NZS 3439 or AS/NZS 61439 can now be used for low-voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies up until 25 November 2022.
Solar installation standard revision published
30 November, 2021Revised standard AS/NZS 5033:2021, Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays, has been published by Standards Australia.
Solar standards updated to support growing industry
23 November, 2021A revision to AS/NZS 5033:2021, Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays, has been published by Standards Australia.
Energy workers strike for higher pay
18 November, 2021Essential Energy workers have downed tools in a fight for job security and a fair pay rise.
Electric shocks prompt electrical licence suspensions
17 November, 2021Disciplinary action was taken against 15 electrical licence holders by the Electrical Licensing Committee In July and August 2021.
Companies permitted to buy COES for electrical workers
12 November, 2021More than 500 companies will now be able to buy Certificates of Electrical Safety (COES) on behalf of their licensed electrical workers (LEW).
