Standards
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Fine increased for roofer that failed to manage falls risk
A fine imposed on a roofing company that failed to protect a worker from a four-metre fall has been increased more than fivefold following an appeal. ... -
Released NSW SPS to cover electrical apprenticeship supervision
The Supervision Practice Standard (SPS) for the electrical industry has been released, covering appropriate supervision requirements, levels and ratios for the supervision of electrical apprentices. The ... -
SafeWork NSW delivers $900K in fines during fall from heights blitz
Close to $1 million in fines have been issued at the halfway point of SafeWork NSW’s 12-month blitz on falls from heights. The Working at Heights ... -
Electrician fined after leaving live switchboard in classroom
An electrician contracted to install air-conditioning units at a Sunshine Coast school has been fined for leaving a live switchboard exposed in a classroom. The contractor ... -
Queensland to amend electrical safety laws
The Queensland Government intends to significantly strengthen the state’s electrical safety laws following a 2023 review of Queensland’s Electrical Safety Act 2002. The review and subsequent ... -
Federal government to roll out vehicle efficiency standard
The federal government will be introducing a New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) for cleaner and cheaper-to-run cars. Australians are invited to consider the proposed design and ... -
Luminaire standard opens for public comment
The Australian Standard for luminaires (i.e. DR AS 60598.1:2023 Luminaires, Part 1: General requirements and tests (IEC 60598-1 Ed 9.0 (2020), MOD) is out now for ... -
LCA warns of ‘unintended consequences’ under MEPS regulations rollout
The Lighting Council of Australia (LCA) has highlighted additional high-cost registration rules for LED light bulbs under proposed Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) regulations will carry ... -
Standards Australia updates its Proposal Portal
Standards Australia has completed the second phase of the Proposal Portal upgrade, taking onboard feedback from contributors and stakeholders. The Microsoft Word proposal forms will be ...
