Industry News
Safety issue notice — self-retracting lanyards
MSA Australia has advised a potential safety issue with its 9 and 15 m Workman self-retracting lanyards (SRLs). The affected products bear MSA Part Nos 10120723 and 10121777 and were manufactured from January through August 2015. [ + ]
NSW electricians take out top gongs at industry awards
NSW's top electricians have been recognised for their achievements at a prestigious electrical industry awards night. [ + ]
Be safe. Be healthy. Because... work health and safety doesn't end in October
National Safe Work Month may have come to an end for 2015, but Safe Work Australia Chief Executive Officer Michelle Baxter is urging individuals and workplaces to continue to keep work health and safety top of mind throughout the year. [ + ]
Changes to product registration under GEMS
Product registration has been made easier for importers, manufacturers and suppliers thanks to recent changes introduced to the GEMS registration system. [ + ]
Buildings producing their own energy
An industrialised and innovative facade that turns solar energy into heat to reduce energy demand in old buildings will soon be available in Europe. [ + ]
From bread to bulb?
US researchers have discovered a way to create LEDs from food and beverage waste. [ + ]
Will storage disrupt the utility business model?
Many view storage as a transformative force that could truly disrupt the energy industry and empower consumers in a way that was previously impossible. [ + ]
Emerson Network Power promotes Robert Linsdell to A/NZ MD
Emerson Network Power has promoted Robert Linsdell to the position of managing director of its Australia/New Zealand (A/NZ) business. [ + ]
Anti-dumping reforms level the playing field
Australia has reformed its anti-dumping system effective from today with an aim to level the playing field for Australian manufacturers and producers. [ + ]
Solco announces strategic alliance with L&H
Solco's energy retail business, GO energy, has entered into a key strategic alliance with L&H Group which will see the latter market and sell GO energy's products and services. [ + ]
Optical fibre start-up gets capital boost
A former navy man from Brisbane has received a capital boost for his optical fibre start-up, Lightcore Tech, with funding from RMIT University. [ + ]
Rio Tinto deploys driverless trucks
Rio Tinto has deployed 69 driverless trucks across three iron ore mine sites in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The trucks are controlled from an operations centre in Perth, over 1200 kilometres away. [ + ]
New leader for construction industry peak body
Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF) has announced the appointment of it new executive director, James Cameron. [ + ]
nbn's campaign to address skilled telco shortage
nbn has launched a new campaign to attract a new generation of workers to build and maintain the nbn network, as well as address a telecommunications skills shortage. [ + ]
Hino 300 Series product safety recall
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a product safety notice on the Hino 300 Series vehicles. [ + ]
