Committing to cabling compliance
15 March, 2021 by Paul Stathis, Chief Executive OfficerIn Australia, cabling regulations are mandated under the Telecommunications Act, ensuring that installers, products and installations meet stringent criteria.
Household appliance performance standards revised
11 March, 2021Standards Australia has published a revised series of standards to better enable selection of energy-efficient household appliances.
Mental health risk assessment tool goes digital
05 March, 2021Queensland employers now have access to People at Work, said to be Australia's only validated and evidence-based psychosocial risk assessment survey.
SafeWork investigations standardised
26 February, 2021The NSW Government has launched a new service standard for handling workplace incidents.
Disciplinary action for five licence holders
19 January, 2021Five electrical licence holders were subject to disciplinary action throughout November and December 2020.
LCA focuses on non-compliant products
15 December, 2020LCA continues to maintain its position on the use of non-compliant products in Australia, reporting 17 suspected products to the electrical safety regulator.
Union criticises response to power station death
24 November, 2020Failure to prosecute over the death of a worker at a power station two years ago is being described as a denial of justice.
NOC requirements for temporary disconnections
24 November, 2020Building and Energy in WA has issued a reminder on the Notice of Completion (NOC) requirements.
Deadline draws near for new smoke alarm requirements
19 November, 2020Requirements in Queensland for hardwired interconnected smoke alarms in residential settings are broadening from 2022.
Construction companies struggle to keep up with regulations
10 November, 2020A recent Australian construction industry poll has found keeping up to date with regulations is the most challenging part of quality and safety compliance.
Are you across Section J requirements of the National Construction Code?
02 November, 2020The NCC outlines the minimum performance-based requirements for new and refurbished buildings across a range of topic areas.
WorkSafe blitz as businesses reopen
30 October, 2020Inspectors from WorkSafe Victoria (WSV) will be out in force as the state opens up, ensuring employers are doing everything they can to protect their workers.
Ten-year licence disqualification for electrical worker
21 October, 2020Queensland's Electrical Licensing Committee has disqualified an electrical worker from holding a licence for 10 years.
Mandatory face masks for all in Victoria — including trades
16 October, 2020ESV is reminding tradespeople across Victoria that face masks are now mandatory.
Rebuilding electrical businesses post-COVID
30 September, 2020Proposed insolvency laws that will enable businesses to financially rebuild after the COVID-19 pandemic have been welcomed by NECA.
