The new version of AS/NZS Wiring Rules 3000 is set to be released soon. Gary Busbridge, Standardisation Manager at Clipsal and Chair of the Australian and New Zealand committee responsible for the revision, provides an overview on the changes. [ + ]

Safe Work Australia's latest statistics show that the electricity, gas, water and waste services industries ranked fifth worst on the list of worker deaths by industry of workplace in year-to-date 2017. [ + ]

The electricity grid is currently going through a transitional period. The rise of distributed power generation is creating challenges as well as opportunities. In the article below, Reposit Power's CEO Dean Spaccavento talks about how networks and customers can work together to achieve a reliable and secure electricity system. [ + ]

Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) turns the 'best effort' nature of IP networks into reliable communication services. Tests are, however, needed to ensure optimal performance. [ + ]

Accidental electrocution continues to be a significant cause of occupational death. Personnel need to be provided with adequate safety training courses and managers, particularly those running smaller companies, convinced of the need for safety training. Amongst the highest rates of occupational deaths are engineering, construction, mining, fishing, agriculture and the forestry industries. [ + ]

The battery energy storage installations are rising and it's important for contractors to be mindful of the safety issues associated with the storage systems. [ + ]

The Australian data centre services market is growing at an astonishing speed, achieving a 12.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR); and it is expected to reach an AU$2.055 billion market value by the year 2021. [ + ]

Whether it's reserving a portion for domestic use, or finding ways to increase production, using gas to provide more reliable base load power is a conversation we need to have. [ + ]

Australia's energy markets are becoming more complex due to battery storage and rooftop solar, and diversifying the mix of energy sources can ensure the grid remains resilient, according to Dr Michael Ottaviano, CEO and Managing Director of Carnegie Clean Energy. [ + ]

It 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? [ + ]

Driven by legislation and the underlying climate concerns, renewable energy penetration is on the rise. The increased usage of renewable power generation creates new challenges for the electrical grid, system control and the existing power generation facilities. [ + ]

Construction sites can be an easy target for criminals and opportunistic thieves. Depending on the site location and scale of the operation, each site will have its own issues and areas of concern. The site challenges constantly change as the build progresses and the value of equipment and materials on-site increases. In addition, there is the need to provide site access to all of the construction workers, including subcontractors. [ + ]

Since last year 80,000 LED streetlights have been installed throughout Australia, and technology trials and pilots are taking place in most major centres.  [ + ]

Wi-Fi has become ubiquitous in daily life and most employees never give it a second thought. They simply expect the network to be available, fast, stable, consistent and secure, whether they are at their own desk in the office, roaming around the workspace or participating in a video conference or face-to-face meeting. [ + ]

Recent electricity outages in South Australia, combined with a renewed focus on environmental damage caused by fossil fuels, has meant the country's energy reliability and generation sources are high on the news agenda. [ + ]