Solar PV power systems — electrical licensing requirements
12 February, 2018The Queensland Electrical Safety Office's (ESO) recent industry engagement and incident investigations have shown there is confusion around the licensing requirements for solar PV systems.
Smart Energy Training Centre launched
16 November, 2017South Australian Treasurer and Energy Minister Tom Koutsantonis has launched a new Smart Energy Training Centre with the aim to upskill workers for South Australia's renewables boom.
Beating bullying in the workplace
13 June, 2017 by Janine Nicholson and Sarah O’LearyIt happens. Bullying in the workplace is a problem. Does your organisation understand the risks and do they know what can and should be done to manage the issues?
Stick to electrical work when installing solar PV
11 May, 2017Electrical contractors installing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels should only carry out work they are qualified to do, warns Queensland's electrical safety regulator.
Will new reforms improve apprenticeship outlook?
30 January, 2017The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) remains hopeful of a brighter year for apprentices in 2017, following declines in the take-up and completion of apprenticeships in the June Quarter of 2016, said CEO Suresh Manickam.
New return to work reports released
17 January, 2017Workplace injury doesn't begin and end with the event itself.
There is no substitute for safety in your workplace
07 December, 2016 by Malcolm RichardsThere have been far too many electrical deaths in Australia this year, with in excess of 100 families burying a loved one who has been tragically killed while on the job.
Maximising operational efficiency
29 November, 2016 by Todd Ewing, Director Product MarketingAs the weather starts to warm, thoughts soon turn to spring-cleaning and general household sprucing-up, which many people wisely choose not to DIY. While service field business owners and managers in temperate climes are generally busy year-round, those in colder regions know that the advent of warmer weather means that things get busy — quickly.
Driving behavioural change
24 November, 2016 by Jerome CarslakeOn a crisp autumn morning, a majestic sunrise greeted early-morning drivers in north-western Queensland. One inspired commuter thought it was an opportunity to good to be missed, snapping a selfie and posting it on social media — all from behind the wheel. It was the last update she ever posted.
Managing mental health in the workplace
21 November, 2016 by Janine NicholsonWhy are businesses and organisations focusing more effort and resources into raising awareness about mental health in the workplace? We take a look at some of the staggering facts that are emerging and the extent of the issue.
Major skills shortage on the horizon if we don't reverse apprenticeship slowdown
25 October, 2016 by Malcolm RichardsWe've seen a great deal of coverage of late about the plummeting number of apprenticeships in Australia, with the most worrying falls in the traditional trades — like electrical.
NECA's Alternative Pathways Project well underway
24 October, 2016In response to the government's 'Australian Apprenticeship Program - Alternative Delivery Pilots', the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has developed the NECA 'Electrical Innovative Delivery and Pathways Project', which is referred to as the Alternative Pathways Project (APP).
Shiftworkers twice as susceptible to injury
27 September, 2016A new report from Safe Work Australia shows that the injury rate for shiftworkers in Australia is significantly higher than the injury rate for their non-shiftworker counterparts.
ABB Electrical installation handbook
01 September, 2016The ABB Electrical installation handbook is designed to provide the user of electrical plants with a quick reference tool.
October is National Safe Work Month
24 August, 2016Safe Work Australia (SWA) is inviting Australian businesses to submit entries to the Workplace Participation Reward, highlighting initiatives undertaken in their workplace to improve safety.
