Can your employer force you to be vaccinated?
31 August, 2021As the rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations continues, many are now beginning to question whether or not their employer can force them to get the jab.
Power tool incident kills construction worker
25 August, 2021A Brisbane construction worker died after using an unguarded angle grinder.
Unsafe and unlicensed electrical workers face prosecution
25 August, 2021Five electrical workers have been prosecuted by Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) in one week.
Company charged under Electrical Safety Act
18 August, 2021After a worker was fatally electrocuted during an incident in far north Queensland, a company was charged with industrial manslaughter.
Energy efficiency expo aims to help businesses cut energy costs
17 August, 2021 | Supplied by: RX GlobalAs Australia deals with the economic impact of COVID-19, cost management is more important than ever.
Fraudulent electrician convicted and fined
17 August, 2021A man who forged electrical credentials and safety certificates has been prosecuted by Energy Safe Victoria.
Electrical licences suspended for safety breaches
10 August, 2021Four electrical contractors have had their licences suspended due to safe work system breaches.
Trench safety blitz follows injuries to electrical worker
06 August, 2021A compliance blitz on high-risk construction work will be launched by SafeWork SA in September.
Comms Connect Melbourne rescheduled for March 2022
06 August, 2021 | Supplied by: Comms Connect (WFevents)Comms Connect Melbourne has been postponed to 8–10 March 2022 due to concerns about ongoing COVID-19 outbreaks.
APS partners with Baumer
05 August, 2021 | Supplied by: APS IndustrialBaumer and APS have embarked upon a national distribution agreement, which commenced 1 July 2021.
Mental health initiative for struggling tradies
03 August, 2021Tradies are being urged to check in with their workmates and make sure they are coping mentally.
Energy Network Industry Awards applications close soon
03 August, 2021Those who wish to apply for the 2021 Energy Networks Industry Awards have until 16 August to do so.
Free access to compulsory construction course
28 July, 2021 | Supplied by: Standards AustraliaWith the NSW construction industry halted due to COVID-19, Standards Australia has provided temporary free access to a mandatory construction course.
Electrical licence holders face disciplinary action
27 July, 2021Ten electrical licence holders have had action taken against them during April–May 2021, according to the Electrical Safety Office in Queensland.
Help for contractors navigating the infrastructure market
21 July, 2021Free tools designed to help contractors make the most of opportunities in the infrastructure sector have been developed by law firm Sharpe & Abel.
