Safety is in your hands
14 March, 2016 by Malcolm RichardsAfter losing count of the number of hoverboard (or 'segway') products to be recalled over the past two months or so due to the potential fire risks, it is becoming clear that until we experience a large loss of life, our decision-makers will not take any action to clamp down on the flood of dangerous products entering our market from overseas.
Mandatory electrical safety audits
01 March, 2016The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) is calling for the introduction of a mandatory electrical safety audit for households.
Public warning over illegal electrical work
01 March, 2016EnergySafety in WA has warned the public to be cautious of dealing with businesses that do not hold current electrical licences and may be carrying out illegal electrical work.
Smart metering forums
04 February, 2016Industry and government stakeholders are invited to attend a series of forums during 2016 to work on updating Australian standards and a roadmap for smart meters.
Construction industry supports ABCC return
03 February, 2016Construction industry said it supports the reinstatement of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC).
Hager RCBO recall reminder
21 January, 2016Hager is reminding wholesalers and electricians that the recall of its single module RCBOs from 2012 is still open, and it will continue to offer compensation for faulty returned products.
Brightgreen receives B Corp certification
19 January, 2016Aussie LED lighting company Brightgreen has been awarded certification as a B Corporation, a worldwide movement striving for higher social and environmental performance.
Contractors beware — be licensed or lose your right to payment
18 January, 2016 by Ren Niemann, Tony Roccisano and Annie Pang*If you contract to carry out work or services that you are not licensed to perform, your contract may be illegal and you may be prevented from obtaining payment under the BCIPA.
Hoverboard recalls highlight shonky electrical import standards
13 January, 2016The eighth hoverboard recall in Australia has highlighted poor electrical import standards, says Master Electricians Australia.
A safety switch on every circuit in every home: MEA
21 December, 2015A new report finds Australians continue to lose their lives to electrocution, more than 16 months after urgent recommendations were handed down to mandate the nationwide installation of safety switches.
VET reforms approved
11 December, 2015The federal government has passed reforms for the VET sector that should see greater protection for students and improve the performance of VET providers.
New law protects small businesses from unfair contracts
02 December, 2015A new law that takes effect on 12 November 2016 will protect small businesses from unfair terms in standard form contracts.
Regulatory compliance updates
23 November, 2015Testing, inspection and certification provider TÜV SÜD has released its latest regulatory compliance update.
Man's body found in roof cavity
17 November, 2015A man's body has been found in a roof cavity in Sydney, the result of possible electrocution, prompting more safety messages about working with live electricity.
Aussie businesses taking risks when it comes to compliance
17 November, 2015Aussie small businesses are taking legal risks by not having employment contracts or adequate workplace policies in place, a new survey has found.
