Electrical firm fined $21,500 after near-death of apprentice
23 February, 2022An apprentice electrician is lucky to be alive after an electric shock left him unresponsive and without a pulse while working at a property in Mandurah.
Shelley Elliott named 'Sparkie of the Year'
23 February, 2022The third-year electrician-in-training has been awarded the title of Apprentice of the Year by TAFE SA and electrical equipment and accessories provider Clipsal.
Commissioner Merryn York to depart AEMC
18 February, 2022Commissioner Merryn York will end her tenure at the AEMC to commence a new role as Executive General Manager, System Design, at the Australian Energy Market Operator.
Qld Govt stresses importance of energy careers
15 February, 2022 | Supplied by: Ergon EnergyWith a new intake of Ergon apprentices in Rockhampton, the Qld Govt has underlined the importance of energy careers.
Signify to acquire GLG's Pierlite business
15 February, 2022 | Supplied by: SignifyThe Board of Gerard Lighting Group (GLG) has signed a contract for the sale of GLG's Pierlite business to lighting and technology company Signify.
Free advice to make the construction industry safer
02 February, 2022WorkSafe Victoria is running a program for employers to help make the construction industry safer.
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, 2022 | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaMany workplaces have been impacted by the rapid increase of COVID-19 Omicron cases and the associated isolation periods.
Strengthening distribution and service capabilities
23 December, 2021APS Industrial (APS) has recently acquired Bamford Engineering Products – Electrical, Automation & Instrumentation.
Siemens expands APS Industrial relationship
17 December, 2021 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdSiemens has announced it will expand the APS Industrial master distributor relationship to include its "building technology" products portfolio.
ARBS 2022 call for speakers
09 December, 2021 | Supplied by: ARBS Exhibitions Pty LtdPlanning is well underway for ARBS 2022, with professionals in the HVAC&R and building services called on to share their expertise.
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.
ABB wins sustainability excellence award
08 December, 2021ABB Australia has been named the winner for Excellence in Sustainability at the 2020–2021 Swedish Business in Australia Awards.
