ETU abuses right of entry powers: NECA
10 November, 2021Apprentices have been prevented from doing their jobs by the Electrical Trades Union (ETU), according to NECA.
Industry forum aims to eradicate sexual harassment
05 November, 2021The mining, oil and gas, and allied service sectors are uniting to stamp out sexual harassment in workplaces.
Penalties for plumbers posing as electricians
02 November, 2021Two licensed plumbers who provided unqualified electrical advice have been labelled "morally offensive" by a Perth magistrate.
Electrician dies after electrocution
28 October, 2021WorkSafe Victoria has reported that a 40-year-old electrician has died in a workplace incident at a Pakenham restaurant.
Solar farm safety inspections to commence
18 October, 2021SafeWork NSW plans to visit solar farm construction sites around the state, to ensure safety compliance in this sector.
$500K fine for unsafe solar installer
14 October, 2021A conviction and $500,000 fine have been issued to a solar panel installer for safety breaches at sites across Victoria.
Award terms on casual conversion to change
13 October, 2021Under new National Employment Standards, award terms relating to casual conversion will change.
The COVID-safe rules for construction reopening
06 October, 2021With the Victorian construction industry reopening, the state government has issued advice about what workers need to do.
Shoddy solar installers fined by regulator
24 September, 2021Almost 150 infringement notices have been issued by Energy Safe Victoria for the incorrect or unsafe installation of solar panels over the past 15 months.
Construction industry closed, protests in Melbourne
22 September, 2021The Victorian Government has closed the construction industry for two weeks, due to COVID transmission concerns.
Construction COVID compliance blitz in Victoria
15 September, 2021A four-week blitz will be carried out on Victorian construction sites to ensure that they remain COVID safe.
Sexual harassment rates higher in resources sector
01 September, 2021More needs to be done to prevent sexual harassment in the resources and energy sector, according to Australian Resources and Energy Group AMMA.
Revised sports lighting standard
31 August, 2021Lighting standard AS 2560.2, Sports lighting, Part 2: Specific applications has been revised by Standards Australia.
Can your employer force you to be vaccinated?
31 August, 2021As 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
25 August, 2021A Brisbane construction worker died after using an unguarded angle grinder.
