Industry News
Unsafe and unlicensed electrical workers face prosecution
Five electrical workers have been prosecuted by Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) in one week. [ + ]
Electricity reforms to include smart solar
Reforms that are designed to integrate more small-scale solar into the electricity grid have been finalised by the Australian Energy Market Commission. [ + ]
Power tool incident kills construction worker
A Brisbane construction worker died after using an unguarded angle grinder. [ + ]
Company charged under Electrical Safety Act
After a worker was fatally electrocuted during an incident in far north Queensland, a company was charged with industrial manslaughter. [ + ]
Energy efficiency expo aims to help businesses cut energy costs
As Australia deals with the economic impact of COVID-19, cost management is more important than ever. [ + ]
Fraudulent electrician convicted and fined
A man who forged electrical credentials and safety certificates has been prosecuted by Energy Safe Victoria. [ + ]
Clean energy event returns to Melbourne this October
All-Energy Australia will be held from 27–28 October 2021 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. [ + ]
Smart solar and street lighting upgrades for Derby
The WA Shire of Derby/West Kimberley has recently installed 13 rooftop solar systems, as well as 1100 streetlight upgrades. [ + ]
Electrical licences suspended for safety breaches
Four electrical contractors have had their licences suspended due to safe work system breaches. [ + ]
Trench safety blitz follows injuries to electrical worker
A compliance blitz on high-risk construction work will be launched by SafeWork SA in September. [ + ]
Comms Connect Melbourne rescheduled for March 2022
Comms Connect Melbourne has been postponed to 8–10 March 2022 due to concerns about ongoing COVID-19 outbreaks. [ + ]
APS partners with Baumer
Baumer and APS have embarked upon a national distribution agreement, which commenced 1 July 2021. [ + ]
Mental health initiative for struggling tradies
Tradies are being urged to check in with their workmates and make sure they are coping mentally. [ + ]
Energy Network Industry Awards applications close soon
Those who wish to apply for the 2021 Energy Networks Industry Awards have until 16 August to do so. [ + ]
Reducing fire risk for telecoms infrastructure
New research designed to improve the bushfire resilience of critical telecommunications infrastructure has been released by Optus and CSIRO. [ + ]
