Industry News
Worker death sparks $30K fine for solar company
A conviction and $30,000 fine has been issued to a solar installer, after a worker fell and was killed at a Bendigo construction site. [ + ]
WF Media launches education tech channel
Bucking the recent trend of media bad news stories, Westwick-Farrow Media has this week launched a new education technology media channel. [ + ]
Are you using the right safety switch?
Selecting and installing a suitable safety switch for equipment on a circuit is the responsibility of electrical contractors. [ + ]
Five electrical workers face disciplinary action
Disciplinary action, including fines, was taken against five electrical licence holders during February–March 2020. [ + ]
$42K fine issued for unsafe electrical work
A small concreting business and its director have been fined a total of $42,500 for unsafe electrical practices. [ + ]
COVID-19 rules for work vehicle travel
Managing the risk of COVID-19 spread is difficult when colleagues need to travel with one another in the same vehicle. [ + ]
Powering the home office
The additional electricity costs incurred when working from home have been outlined in a new fact sheet from Energy Networks Australia. [ + ]
Commercial solar lighting guidance published
The informative guide seeks to address the lack of appropriate regulations and misinformation surrounding solar lighting products. [ + ]
Power maintenance must continue despite COVID-19
Critical maintenance on energy networks will continue throughout the COVID-19 shutdown. [ + ]
Funding for renewable energy start-ups
Renewable energy start-ups will receive federal government funding to help get them off the ground. [ + ]
COVID-19 limits CPR training for electrical workers
Access to rescue and resuscitation training for electrical workers has been impacted by COVID-19. [ + ]
New changes to the Wiring Rules
An amendment has just been released for the 2018 edition of AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules. [ + ]
Sylvania and Austube acquired by Schréder
Schréder Group has now completed its acquisition of Sylvania and Austube. [ + ]
Dust emissions see power station fined
Origin Energy Eraring has been fined $15,000 over dust emissions from its Eraring Power Station at Lake Macquarie in October 2019. [ + ]
Energy networks support those in hardship
A suite of measures has been announced to assist those struggling to pay their power bills. [ + ]
