Why understanding Scope 3 emissions is a must for enterprises in 2023
08 March, 2023 by Tony Yammine, Co-founder and CEO of AvarniTraditionally, enterprises have struggled to receive emissions data from their supply chain as the data is either incomplete or inconsistent, or requires months to manually clean and organise.
Display fridge banned due to fire risk
13 February, 2023Following seven fires in Perth, WA's electrical safety regulator has banned the use, sale and hire of a BeefEater outdoor display fridge.
New requirement for electrical engineers working in Vic
31 January, 2023Engineers Australia is reminding electrical and electronics engineers that they now must be registered in order to work in Victoria.
Risk of electric shock from heat press machine
27 January, 2023WA's energy safety regulator has warned that users of a heat press machine could be at risk due to defects uncovered by the safety body.
Lighting body working to safeguard wildlife
29 November, 2022Lighting Council Australia is working with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions to update the National Light Pollution Guidelines for Wildlife.
Proposal to scrap electrical licences condemned
22 November, 2022 by Katerina SakkasA report calling for the reduction of electrical licensing has received strong criticism from industry bodies on safety grounds.
On-the-spot fines for electrical offences
15 November, 2022New regulations will allow SafeWork NSW to issue on-the-spot fines for existing electrical work and asbestos offences.
'Cash for standards' causes alarm
18 October, 2022Australia's electrical industry has warned that a 'cash for access' proposal for electrical standards will lead to safety risks and black market access.
Electrician fined $4K following shock risk
17 October, 2022An electrician has been fined after leaving several live cables exposed at a family home in East Perth, putting residents at risk of electric shock.
Proposed rule change aims to avoid blackouts
11 October, 2022Consumers would receive additional protection from future major supply disruptions under a proposed change to the National Electricity Rules recommended by the AEMC.
NECA welcomes crackdown on 'solar cowboys'
11 October, 2022NECA has endorsed SafeWork NSW's six-month operation to ensure safe work practices are being undertaken within the rooftop solar industry.
Electricians disqualified from NSW building industry
26 September, 2022Seven electricians have had their contractor licences revoked by NSW Fair Trading after submitting false compliance certificates for solar panel installations.
$1.05 million fine for fatal electrocution
20 September, 2022A construction company and a roofing company have pleaded guilty and were fined $600,000 and $450,000 following a fatal electrocution incident in 2019.
Contractor and electrician fined $30K
23 August, 2022An electrical contractor and electrician have been fined after wiring errors left parts of a Perth property unprotected against electrical hazards for five months.
Tradesman prosecuted for unlicensed electrical work
09 August, 2022WA's energy safety regulator is urging consumers to use its online licence search to verify that businesses they engage to carry out electrical installing work hold a valid electrical contractor's licence.
