Company fined following electrical fatality
02 April, 2024A company has been fined $150K in Queensland's Cleveland Magistrates Court for failing to adhere to electrical safety regulations.
"New era" for Aust solar installers and designers
06 March, 2024Solar Accreditation Australia has been appointed as the new solar accreditation scheme operator under the govt's Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme.
Electrician fined after leaving live switchboard in classroom
06 February, 2024An 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, 2024The 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, 2024Australia'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, 2024A 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, 2024A 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, 2023An 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, 2023A WA electrician has been fined $5000 for failing to detect a dangerous wiring error.
Powerline fatality leads to guilty plea
08 November, 2023A 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, 2023The fourth-year apprentice electrician had been working unsupervised on a car lift.
Urgent recall of dangerous solar batteries
24 October, 2023The 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, 2023The 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, 2023In 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.
Mass powerline inspections begin in Vic
27 September, 2023Energy Safe Victoria will inspect thousands of kilometres of powerlines to ensure they are clear of vegetation ahead of summer.
