Industry News
Changes to WHS requirements for inorganic lead
Safe Work Australia invites you to have your say on proposed changes to work health and safety requirements for inorganic lead. [ + ]
Royal Commission findings reinforce need for ABCC return
The findings of the Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption reinforce the need for the re-establishment of the ABCC, said NECA. [ + ]
Two electrocutions sad start for 2016
NECA has expressed its concerns over safe industry practices as two workers have already died in 2016 from electrocution. [ + ]
Wave power electricity to soon feed the grid
Wave power electricity may soon be feeding the grid with the installation of a 250 kW bioWAVE unit off the coast of Victoria. [ + ]
A safety switch on every circuit in every home: MEA
A new report finds Australians continue to lose their lives to electrocution, more than 16 months after urgent recommendations were handed down to mandate the nationwide installation of safety switches. [ + ]
Trilithic and CommsForce announce partnership
Trilithic has named CommsForce as its exclusive distributor for products and services in Australia. [ + ]
nbn's new chief network engineering officer
nbn's CEO has announced the appointment of Peter Ryan as the new chief network engineering officer. [ + ]
Infinity cable saga continues
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is warning suppliers and installers of degrading Infinity cables, including DIY homeowners, to take action before months of hot weather could cause the cables to become brittle and put lives at risk. Property owners are also being urged to take action to avoid serious risks. [ + ]
Tesla Powerwall has landed in Australia
Tesla Powerwall, a much-anticipated energy storage solution for the residential market, is now available in Australia through Origin and CSR Bradford. [ + ]
National heavy vehicle safety a step closer
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator's (NHVR) revised National Heavy Vehicle Inspection Manual has been launched by Stephen Mullighan, South Australian Minister for Transport and Infrastructure. [ + ]
Urine-powered wearable energy generator
Researchers have developed a self-sufficient wireless transmitter powered by a foot-pumped urine operating wearable microbial fuel cell. [ + ]
TE Connectivity opens new Christchurch facility
The NZ Prime Minister has opened the new TE Connectivity building in Christchurch, a purpose-built facility optimised for staff wellbeing and future flexibility. [ + ]
Last call for input into standards for workplace exposure to hazardous chemicals
The public consultation process on exposure standards for hazardous chemicals used in workplaces closes this Friday, 18 December. [ + ]
VET reforms approved
The federal government has passed reforms for the VET sector that should see greater protection for students and improve the performance of VET providers. [ + ]
A meeting of the minds for fleet safety
Fleet and mobile asset management solutions provider MixTelematics recently joined forces with Brake Professional, a not-for-profit global membership service for professionals working in the fields of fleet safety and road safety. The two companies came together to co-host a webinar exploring the topic of in-vehicle technology and the impact on fleet safety. [ + ]
