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.
Winner announced for Industry Contributions Award 2021
03 November, 2021The winner of the 2021 Energy Network Australia Industry Contribution Award has been announced.
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.
How digitising saves construction businesses money
27 October, 2021A new report suggests that small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) could save thousands by switching to e-invoicing.
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.
$500K fine for unsafe solar installer
14 October, 2021A conviction and $500,000 fine have been issued to a solar panel installer for safety breaches at sites across Victoria.
Award terms on casual conversion to change
13 October, 2021Under new National Employment Standards, award terms relating to casual conversion will change.
Comms Connect Melbourne 2022 program released
12 October, 2021 | Supplied by: Comms Connect (WFevents)Some of the region's leading critical communications and public safety experts will feature in the Comms Connect Melbourne 2022 conference program.
The COVID-safe rules for construction reopening
06 October, 2021With the Victorian construction industry reopening, the state government has issued advice about what workers need to do.
Shoddy solar installers fined by regulator
24 September, 2021Almost 150 infringement notices have been issued by Energy Safe Victoria for the incorrect or unsafe installation of solar panels over the past 15 months.
Construction industry closed, protests in Melbourne
22 September, 2021The Victorian Government has closed the construction industry for two weeks, due to COVID transmission concerns.
Lockdown "shattering" trade businesses: NECA
15 September, 2021The extension of Victoria's lockdown has been very damaging to small and medium trade businesses, according to NECA.
