Industry News
Poorly designed tools responsible for work-related fatalities
Data released by Safe Work Australia indicates a high number of work-related fatalities could have been avoided if risks had been eliminated through safe design. [ + ]
CEFC highlights importance of energy efficiency for Australia's economy
Investment in energy efficiency will boost Australia's productivity and enhance its competitiveness in international markets, according to Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) Chairman Jillian Broadbent AO. [ + ]
The NBN: Rebooted 2014
Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull will head the telco industry decision-makers at the second annual NBN: Rebooted conference in Sydney on 17 and 18 November. [ + ]
Two million Aussies are 'on call' while asleep
Two million Australians are on call while asleep, many ready for emergency response, and now researchers have been funded to assess the impact on-call work has on sleep, stress and their performance next day.
[ + ]NRMA lashes out at petrol tax increase
The National Roads & Motorists' Association (NRMA) will launch a grassroots campaign across NSW and the ACT to oppose the Australian Government's decision to reintroduce indexation on the Petrol Tax. [ + ]
Product recall - Infinity brand TPS and low-voltage electrical cable
The ACCC has advised a product recall on INFINITY branded TPS & Orange Round Electrical Cables (Second Tranche). The recall applies to all INFINITY branded Infinity TPS (flat and flexible) and Orange Round low-voltage electrical cables of all sizes, configurations and models that are polymeric insulated and PVC sheathed/insulated.
[ + ]Rockwell Automation acquires ESC Services
Rockwell Automation has acquired the assets of ESC Services, a global hazardous energy control provider of lockout-tagout services and solutions. [ + ]
NECA calls on employers to turn their back on union enterprise agreements
The Victorian Chapter of the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has called on its members, and all electrical contracting industry employers, to engage directly with employees to achieve enterprise agreements. [ + ]
Hills to relocate SA innovation centres
Hills will relocate its South Australian Innovation Centres, product teams and shared support service functions from Port Road in Hindmarsh to the new Tonsley Park precinct by the end of the year. [ + ]
Transport industry fatalities too high
Continuing a worrying trend, the transport industry has once again topped the nation's work-related fatality numbers. According to Safe Work Australia (SWA), 140 Australians have been killed at work this year (as at 21 October), 37 of those from the transport and storage group. [ + ]
Registration now open for the 2015 Australasian Fleet Conference & Exhibition
The Australian Fleet Managers Association (AfMA) has announced that registration for the 2015 Australasian Fleet Conference & Exhibition is now open.
[ + ]RET should focus on tech incentives
The RET review needs a greater focus on encouraging technological breakthroughs, said former Liberal senator Professor Robert Hill. [ + ]
Gartner names Schneider Electric 'visionary'
Schneider Electric has been named 'visionary' in a report that analysed commercial geographic information system (GIS) solutions supporting electric, water and gas utility networks from Gartner. [ + ]
Australian Energy Storage Council announces international partnerships
The Australian Energy Storage Council has announced a range of key international partnerships. [ + ]
Ford Ranger XL judged Australia's best 4x4
The Thai-manufactured Ford Ranger XL 3.2 (d) has beaten the Mazda BT50 XTR and VW Amarok Highline TDI 420 to take out the 4x4 dual cab car of the year, as judged by the Australian Automobile Association on behalf of Australia's motoring clubs.
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