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.
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.
Standards Australia, Master Builders partner up
26 November, 2021Master Builders Association NSW (MBA NSW) has partnered with Standards Australia to offer greater access to standards.
Pacific Automation expands with next NSW office
25 November, 2021The newest Pacific Automation office has now opened in Arndell Park, in the western Sydney area of NSW.
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.
