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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
