National policy essential to improving energy security
28 April, 2017A national plan for energy could save Australian energy customers $100 billion and improve energy security according to the final report of the Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap, released by Energy Networks Australia and CSIRO.
457 Visa scrapped; electrical jobs still available for skilled migration
19 April, 2017The federal government has announced that the 457 Visa will be abolished and replaced with the completely new Temporary Skill Shortage Visa.
Govt urged to stand firm on subbies pay reform
12 April, 2017The electrical industry body Master Electricians Australia (MEA) is urging the Queensland Government to stand firm on the Project bank accounts initiative.
EMC standards to change
21 March, 2017Years ago, manufacturers made AV equipment and others made information technology equipment and crossovers between the two categories were rare. Fast forward and the line between audiovisual devices and computers is extremely blurred, with AV integrating Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet and other technologies.
CareMonkey WH&S information app
09 February, 2017The CareMonkey app simplifies WH&S management and compliance by capturing employee and contractor information and providing authorised team members with mobile access to individual medical and emergency data.
Electricity network safety review planned
24 January, 2017The Victorian Government has announced a review of the state's electricity network safety framework, to be headed by Dr Paul Grimes.
EMC Technologies power quality standards testing
19 January, 2017EMC Technologies now provides NATA accredited testing to Power Quality standards EN/IEC 61000-3-2 and EN/IEC 61000-3-3 including the AS/NZS equivalents.
New asbestos checklist for tradies
30 November, 2016As part of National Asbestos Awareness month (which ends today) tradies are invited to remain vigilant when working on projects which may contain asbestos materials. To help identify potential hazards, you can download the 'Residential checklist for tradies — a tradesperson's guide to asbestos-containing materials in domestic properties' PDF file from the Asbestos Awareness website.
Work-related fatalities — how does your industry fare?
31 October, 2016Safe Work Australia has published the latest Work-related Traumatic Injury Fatalities report, providing details on the number of people who have died in Australia from work-related injuries.
New EPA standards for construction waste
27 October, 2016The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released public consultation draft amendments to improve the quality and quantity of re-usable construction and demolition (C&D) waste material in NSW.
A sign of things to come
18 October, 2016Telogis and Nissan Europe have partnered to offer next-generation connected vehicle technologies and services to Nissan commercial customers in Europe. (It is not known at this time when the agreement will flow through to Australian vehicles and fleets.)
Anti-bullying framework for building safe workplaces
18 October, 2016Workplace bullying is a serious issue and a major risk factor for anxiety and depression.
Toyota Hiace rear glass safety issue
17 October, 2016The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is advising drivers of Toyota Hiace long wheel base vans that there may be issues with the vehicle's rear window.
White card scam uncovered
23 September, 2016A joint investigation by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and New South Wales Police has resulted in the arrest of a Sydney man, who police will allege has been selling health and safety 'white cards' to unqualified construction workers, according to an ABC news report.
Clarifying the role of a QTP
22 September, 2016Queensland's Electrical Safety Office (ESO) has been working with the state's Electrical Licensing Committee to publish guidance information for contractors and qualified technical persons (QTPs), which clarifies the functions and role of a QTP.
