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.
Backing for ABCC on the up
21 September, 2016Support for reinstatement of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) is gaining ground, with the Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA) now weighing in. According to a statement released by the group, Australia can no longer afford to have the cost of construction inflated by 20–35% through "industrial relations bullying and lawlessness".
Conviction and fine over worker death
19 September, 2016Essential Energy has been convicted and fined $300,000 for failing to comply with its duty of care for workers, following the death of a 47-year-old man in 2013.
ENA and CSIRO partner on Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap
12 September, 2016Two upcoming workshops will explore the content of the Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap, a joint initiative of the CSIRO and Energy Networks Association (ENA).
How well are you managing WHS?
09 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaIf you are managing a small business, probably not that well, according to a new report from Safe Work Australia (SWA).
Australian workers driven away from big business
06 September, 2016According to research by KPMG demographer Bernard Salt, baby boomers and Gen Y are leading the movement to escape the corporate world and become their own boss.
ABB Electrical installation handbook
01 September, 2016 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdThe ABB Electrical installation handbook is designed to provide the user of electrical plants with a quick reference tool.
Do you know which standards affect your project?
01 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Intertek SAI GlobalDo you know every standard referenced in the Australian National Construction Code (NCC) related to residential premises? Standards referenced in the NCC fall under the NCC's Deemed-to-Satisfy provisions and compliance with these standards represents the most common method of satisfying the NCC performance requirements.
October is National Safe Work Month
24 August, 2016 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaSafe Work Australia (SWA) is inviting Australian businesses to submit entries to the Workplace Participation Reward, highlighting initiatives undertaken in their workplace to improve safety.
Safe Work Australia virtual seminars
19 August, 2016 | Supplied by: Safe Work AustraliaSafe Work Australia (SWA) is offering a series of free virtual seminars that showcase the latest thinking, research, development and best practice in work health and safety. You can conveniently watch them at any time on any device.
Emerson sells Network Power to Platinum Equity
18 August, 2016 | Supplied by: Vertiv Australia Pty LtdEmerson will sell Network Power to Platinum Equity and a group of co-investors.
Apprenticeships still the most valuable way to address skills shortages
15 August, 2016 by Malcolm Richards | Supplied by: Master Electricians AustraliaIt may surprise you to hear that the apprenticeship model in Australia has been around as long as European settlement — almost 230 years!
NECA Qld Excellence Awards
10 August, 2016 | Supplied by: NECA/National Electrical & Communications AssociationThe NECA Queensland Excellence Awards acknowledge the state's best electrical industry projects, in addition to recognising outstanding achievement in new members via the Apprentice Awards. Award winners will also have the opportunity to be judged in the National Excellence Awards.
NECA and MBA to head up training pilot projects
09 August, 2016The federal government is throwing $9.2 million in funding to help entry-level and qualified tradespeople get into the labour market.
