Industry News
Electrician dies after electrocution
WorkSafe Victoria has reported that a 40-year-old electrician has died in a workplace incident at a Pakenham restaurant. [ + ]
Electric bus trial in Sydney
Custom Denning has selected Siemens' electric bus charging stations for its locally designed and built 'Element' electric buses. [ + ]
Three apprentices receive electric shocks
Three electrical apprentices received electric shocks during August 2021, according to WorkSafe Queensland. [ + ]
Powerline arc kills worker; injures 6
A worker died and six others received electric shocks during an incident with a harvester in July 2021. [ + ]
Solar farm safety inspections to commence
SafeWork NSW plans to visit solar farm construction sites around the state, to ensure safety compliance in this sector. [ + ]
$25K penalty for serious electric shock incident
A combined penalty of $25,000 has been issued to a director and two NSW-based companies over a serious electrical shock incident in NT. [ + ]
$500K fine for unsafe solar installer
A conviction and $500,000 fine have been issued to a solar panel installer for safety breaches at sites across Victoria. [ + ]
Award terms on casual conversion to change
Under new National Employment Standards, award terms relating to casual conversion will change. [ + ]
Comms Connect Melbourne 2022 program released
Some of the region's leading critical communications and public safety experts will feature in the Comms Connect Melbourne 2022 conference program. [ + ]
The 10-year smoke alarm anniversary
Building and fire safety authorities in WA are reminding home owners that all smoke alarms should be replaced when they are 10 years old. [ + ]
Certifications for DC isolators cancelled
Worksafe Queensland has issued an alert advising that SAA Approvals has cancelled 18 certifications for DC isolators. [ + ]
ACT outlines plans to electrify, reduce emissions
The ACT's commitment to reduced emissions and electrifying its economy has been welcomed by the National Electrical and Communications Association. [ + ]
The COVID-safe rules for construction reopening
With the Victorian construction industry reopening, the state government has issued advice about what workers need to do. [ + ]
Mass adoption of Wi-Fi 6/6E by 2022
The latest cross-industry survey suggests that 83% of service providers and equipment manufacturers will deploy Wi-Fi 6/6E by 2022. [ + ]
The dangers of switched main neutral conductors
WorkSafe Queensland is reminding electricians to take greater care with main neutral conductors. [ + ]