Safety
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PIP acquires Honeywell’s PPE business
Protective Industrial Products (PIP), an Australian-based leader in personal protective equipment, has completed its acquisition of Honeywell’s personal protective equipment (PPE) business. The acquisition brings a ... -
LCA launches campaign to change NCC rules on exit signs
The Lighting Council of Australia (LCA) has launched a campaign to change the National Construction Code’s rules on exit signs. Currently, battery back up signs must ... -
Total Image Group makes Australia’s first red hi-vis uniforms
Total Image Group has created Australia’s first red hi-vis garments, debuting the workwear for Smartways, a company that wanted to fit with the brand’s red corporate ... -
SafeWork NSW investigating Burwood partial building collapse
SafeWork NSW was notified of a section of a multi-storey commercial property collapsing at 52 – 56 Railway Parade during a demolition process at around midday ... -
WorkSafe Queensland gives caution to electricians after fatal incident
WorkSafe Queensland has issued a caution to electricians after a fatal incident in 2024. An electrical worker was upgrading a split air-conditioning system on the metal ... -
Standards Australia continue research to prevent battery caused fires
Standards Australia is looking to help prevent EV battery fires through ongoing research. This is to protect end users from potential harm and safety issues related ... -
Renovator fined for illegal, risky electrical work
A WA bathroom renovator has received a fine for carrying out illegal electrical work that could have caused a fatality. Jack Alexander Lusty, the sole director ... -
Construction company fined $70,000 after fall through plywood flooring
Caelli Constructions (Vic) was sentenced ex-parte at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 27 November 2024 after being found guilty of a single charge of failing ... -
Public consultation open for NSW utilities and electrotechnology industries
Public consultation is now open for the NSW utilities and electrotechnology industries with Standards Australia seeking input on two crucial standards that ensure electrical safety. The ... -
ACMA forwards proposal to update eight telecommunications standards and TLN
ACMA has forwarded a proposal for the remake of the Telecommunications (Labelling Notice for Customer Equipment and Customer Cabling) Instrument 2015 (TLN) and eight telecommunications standards. ...
