Business and management > Regulations, accreditation, standards

"New era" for Aust solar installers and designers

06 March, 2024

Solar Accreditation Australia has been appointed as the new solar accreditation scheme operator under the govt's Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme.


Belated electric shock report leads to $12K fine

05 March, 2024

An electrical contractor has been fined $12,000 after taking six weeks to inform authorities about an apprentice's electric shock.


Safety breach leads to electric shocks

12 February, 2024

An electrical line worker has been fined $10,500 for safety failures that left an apprentice unconscious and suffering burns.


Electrician fined after leaving live switchboard in classroom

06 February, 2024

An electrician contracted to install air-conditioning units at a Sunshine Coast school has been fined $10,000.


Qld to amend electrical safety laws

02 February, 2024

The Queensland Government has responded to a 2023 review of the state's Electrical Safety Act 2002.


Lighting Council Australia protests new LED rules

30 January, 2024

Australia's peak lighting body is warning that the proposed rules will reduce energy savings, increase consumer prices and reduce consumer choice.


Aquatic centre fined following electric shock

30 January, 2024

A Queensland aquatic centre has been fined $85,000 after one of its workers contacted overhead powerlines with a pool-cleaning tool.


Electrician loses licences following criminal acts

18 January, 2024

A Perth electrician has received a criminal conviction for indecent acts committed while working at a customer's home.


Repair job leads to fatal electrocution

06 December, 2023

An incident being investigated by WorkSafe Qld has underlined the dangers of working in proximity to underground cables.


Wiring error causes electric shocks for homeowner

14 November, 2023

A WA electrician has been fined $5000 for failing to detect a dangerous wiring error.


Powerline fatality leads to guilty plea

08 November, 2023

A Qld energy supplier failed to ensure an overhead powerline and its supporting structures spanning farmland were safe.


Lift companies charged over death of apprentice electrician

27 October, 2023

The fourth-year apprentice electrician had been working unsupervised on a car lift.


Urgent recall of dangerous solar batteries

24 October, 2023

The recall includes 13 specific LG battery models at risk of overheating, catching fire and causing damage to property, serious injury or death.


Electrician pleads guilty over explosion risk

23 October, 2023

The dangerous installation of inverter chargers could have resulted in serious injuries and property damage.


Serious About Safety: Navigating Workplace Health & Safety Trends and Challenges with Winc

16 October, 2023

In a rapidly evolving world where technology and societal shifts are reshaping our work environments, ensuring the safety and well-being of employees remains a paramount concern for businesses across Australia.


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