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).
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.
