Mining companies have failed to maintain COVID-19 control measures, according to the Mining and Energy Union. [ + ]

Almost 250 people have been prosecuted or fined by Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) over energy-related incidents in the past year. [ + ]

WorkSafe Victoria no longer requires notification by employers if a COVID-19 positive worker attends their workplace. [ + ]

The electric shock death of a WA man while handling a high-voltage homemade device has prompted warnings about the dangers of unlicensed electrical work. [ + ]

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency is providing $40 million for the development of solar PV technology. [ + ]

Many workplaces have been impacted by the rapid increase of COVID-19 Omicron cases and the associated isolation periods. [ + ]

APS Industrial (APS) has recently acquired Bamford Engineering Products – Electrical, Automation & Instrumentation. [ + ]

Energy Australia Yallourn Pty Ltd has been charged with three breaches of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. [ + ]

Siemens has announced it will expand the APS Industrial master distributor relationship to include its "building technology" products portfolio. [ + ]

If the deadline for solar inverter approval is not extended, the Australian solar industry could be forced to shut down later this month. [ + ]

Australia's first Modern Manufacturing Expo will be held at the Sydney Showground from 20–21 September 2022. [ + ]

A man received an electric shock and severe burns while installing gutter guarding on the roof of an industrial shed. [ + ]

Planning is well underway for ARBS 2022, with professionals in the HVAC&R and building services called on to share their expertise. [ + ]

Either AS/NZS 3439 or AS/NZS 61439 can now be used for low-voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies up until 25 November 2022. [ + ]

ABB Australia has been named the winner for Excellence in Sustainability at the 2020–2021 Swedish Business in Australia Awards. [ + ]