Solar installation standard revision published
30 November, 2021Revised standard AS/NZS 5033:2021, Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays, has been published by Standards Australia.
Standards Australia, Master Builders partner up
26 November, 2021Master Builders Association NSW (MBA NSW) has partnered with Standards Australia to offer greater access to standards.
Pacific Automation expands with next NSW office
25 November, 2021The newest Pacific Automation office has now opened in Arndell Park, in the western Sydney area of NSW.
Solar standards updated to support growing industry
23 November, 2021A revision to AS/NZS 5033:2021, Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays, has been published by Standards Australia.
Energy workers strike for higher pay
18 November, 2021Essential Energy workers have downed tools in a fight for job security and a fair pay rise.
Electric shocks prompt electrical licence suspensions
17 November, 2021Disciplinary action was taken against 15 electrical licence holders by the Electrical Licensing Committee In July and August 2021.
Companies permitted to buy COES for electrical workers
12 November, 2021More than 500 companies will now be able to buy Certificates of Electrical Safety (COES) on behalf of their licensed electrical workers (LEW).
ETU abuses right of entry powers: NECA
10 November, 2021Apprentices have been prevented from doing their jobs by the Electrical Trades Union (ETU), according to NECA.
Industry forum aims to eradicate sexual harassment
05 November, 2021The mining, oil and gas, and allied service sectors are uniting to stamp out sexual harassment in workplaces.
Winner announced for Industry Contributions Award 2021
03 November, 2021The winner of the 2021 Energy Network Australia Industry Contribution Award has been announced.
Penalties for plumbers posing as electricians
02 November, 2021Two licensed plumbers who provided unqualified electrical advice have been labelled "morally offensive" by a Perth magistrate.
Electrician dies after electrocution
28 October, 2021WorkSafe Victoria has reported that a 40-year-old electrician has died in a workplace incident at a Pakenham restaurant.
How digitising saves construction businesses money
27 October, 2021A new report suggests that small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) could save thousands by switching to e-invoicing.
Solar farm safety inspections to commence
18 October, 2021SafeWork NSW plans to visit solar farm construction sites around the state, to ensure safety compliance in this sector.
$500K fine for unsafe solar installer
14 October, 2021A conviction and $500,000 fine have been issued to a solar panel installer for safety breaches at sites across Victoria.
