Electrical industry revises COVID-19 code of practice
12 August, 2020A code of practice developed by Master Electricians Australia has been revised in light of increased COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria.
Disciplinary action taken over unsafe electrical work
07 August, 2020Action has been taken by the Electrical Licensing Committee against six electrical licence holders in May and June 2020.
COVID-19 cases must be reported to WorkSafe
04 August, 2020It is now a requirement for employers to notify WorkSafe Victoria immediately once a worker receives a positive COVID-19 diagnosis.
New licence for electrical business restructure
23 June, 2020Business owners should be aware that they may need a new licence after restructuring, according to the Queensland Electrical Safety Office.
Electrical safety budget for home renovations
10 June, 2020Those who qualify for the federal government's HomeBuilder stimulus are being urged to put aside 10% of their budget for electrical upgrades and safety.
Electric shock incident sees contractor fined $85K
09 June, 2020A fine has been issued to a Brisbane construction company after a worker received an electric shock, leading to the amputation of five toes.
New electrical safety guide released
09 June, 2020A new guide for electrical contractors ensuring a safe system of work has just been released by the Electrical Safety Office in Queensland.
Draft electrical installation standards open for comment
09 June, 2020Two new electrical installation standards have been opened for public comment by Standards Australia.
Calls for govt home reno plan to include electrical safety
02 June, 2020The federal government's suggested home renovation package should focus on electrical safety measures as well as saving jobs, according to MEA.
New code of practice for electrical industry
20 May, 2020A COVID-19 code of practice has been developed by Master Electricians Australia for the electrical industry.
Critical energy works during COVID-19
13 May, 2020A fact sheet that details what critical works are and why they must continue during the COVID-19 pandemic has been released by Energy Networks Australia.
Electrician warns others against working live
12 May, 2020An electrician who was seriously burnt by an arc flash explosion is sharing his story to help prevent injuries and deaths.
Worker death sparks $30K fine for solar company
06 May, 2020A conviction and $30,000 fine has been issued to a solar installer, after a worker fell and was killed at a Bendigo construction site.
$42K fine issued for unsafe electrical work
28 April, 2020A small concreting business and its director have been fined a total of $42,500 for unsafe electrical practices.
Five electrical workers face disciplinary action
28 April, 2020Disciplinary action, including fines, was taken against five electrical licence holders during February–March 2020.
