Industry News
Solar installation standard revision published
Revised standard AS/NZS 5033:2021, Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays, has been published by Standards Australia. [ + ]
Standards Australia, Master Builders partner up
Master Builders Association NSW (MBA NSW) has partnered with Standards Australia to offer greater access to standards. [ + ]
Pacific Automation expands with next NSW office
The newest Pacific Automation office has now opened in Arndell Park, in the western Sydney area of NSW. [ + ]
Solar standards updated to support growing industry
A revision to AS/NZS 5033:2021, Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays, has been published by Standards Australia. [ + ]
Electrician, company fined $32K for safety breach
An electrician left a switchboard with no multiple earthed neutral, and failed to carry out mandatory tests at a Perth property. [ + ]
Energy workers strike for higher pay
Essential Energy workers have downed tools in a fight for job security and a fair pay rise. [ + ]
Electric shocks prompt electrical licence suspensions
Disciplinary action was taken against 15 electrical licence holders by the Electrical Licensing Committee In July and August 2021. [ + ]
Recall reminder for unsafe Infinity cable
WorkSafe Queensland is reminding electrical contractors about the recall issued on the Infinity cable. [ + ]
Companies permitted to buy COES for electrical workers
More than 500 companies will now be able to buy Certificates of Electrical Safety (COES) on behalf of their licensed electrical workers (LEW). [ + ]
ETU abuses right of entry powers: NECA
Apprentices have been prevented from doing their jobs by the Electrical Trades Union (ETU), according to NECA. [ + ]
Missed opportunity to electrify Australian transport
The most important measures to improve electric vehicle uptake have been ignored by the federal government, according to the Electric Vehicle Council. [ + ]
Industry forum aims to eradicate sexual harassment
The mining, oil and gas, and allied service sectors are uniting to stamp out sexual harassment in workplaces. [ + ]
Testing autonomous electric haulers for mining
Autonomous electric haulers for use in a limestone quarry are being developed by Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Holcim Switzerland. [ + ]
Winner announced for Industry Contributions Award 2021
The winner of the 2021 Energy Network Australia Industry Contribution Award has been announced. [ + ]
Penalties for plumbers posing as electricians
Two licensed plumbers who provided unqualified electrical advice have been labelled "morally offensive" by a Perth magistrate. [ + ]