Safety
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SafeWork: Solar installer fined $300k for unsafe height
Employers across NSW are being put on notice after recent SafeWork visits to construction sites in northern Sydney and the Sutherland shire revealed more than 20% ... -
Safe work at heights must start at the top
Safe Work Australia reports that there have been 122 workplace fatalities as a result of workers falling from heights, with most occurring from roofs and ladders ... -
Electrical company fined for unsupervised apprentice
Community Energy Group, trading as Space Solar, has pleaded guilty to failing to provide the supervision necessary for employees to perform their work safely and without ... -
MATES in Construction: Saving the lives of Aussie construction workers
MATES in Construction is investing in research for mental health in construction workers to help enhance opportunities for early intervention for workers who are dealing with ... -
NSW regulator spotlights electrical safety at tier-1 quarries
The NSW Resources regulator reports in its latest Mine Safety News that in March this year, it “initiated a targeted intervention at tier-1 quarries across the ... -
Endeavour Energy, Intellihub launch smart hot water storage for surplus solar
Endeavour Energy has launched its Off Peak Plus solution, in partnership with Australian and New Zealand metering provider and data intelligence business Intellihub and ten electricity ... -
MATES in Construction responds to the Federal Budget
MATES in Construction has welcomed the Federal Budget’s commitment to mental health and suicide prevention with the allocation of $2.3 billion in funding over the next ... -
Powerline incidents prompt safety warning
WorkSafe is urging employers operating mobile machinery near overhead powerlines to put safety first following several shock incidents and near misses. One worker has died and ... -
ETU advises members to stop work is hazard reduction smoke is too strong
The Electrical Trades Union (ETU) has advised members to put down tools to protect their health if they are affected by smoke from hazard reduction burns. ... -
Electrical safety guidelines for advertisers
Energy Networks Australia (ENA) has released a factsheet which looks at the importance of the safe depiction of electricity use in advertising. The factsheet outlines the ...
