Health & Safety
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NECA cancels 2020 Electrotechnology Conference
NECA has decided to cancel the 2020 Electrotechnology Conference due to COVID-19 which was scheduled to be held from 10-13 July in Darwin. The decision to ... -
ARBS to postpone exhibition due to COVID-19
The ARBS Exhibition will be postponed from its initial date of 19th to 21st May 2020 due to the COVID-19 virus. The exhibition usually hosts around ... -
IDEAL Networks gives advice on common PoE challenges
As many applications increasingly adopt PoE devices such as phones, cameras, lighting, access controls and more, IDEAL Networks offers advice to help IT technicians handle everyday ... -
Electrical licensing disciplinary action
In December of 2019, the Electrical Licensing Committee took disciplinary action against seven licence holders. The committee’s actions were in addition to fines and notices already ... -
Strengthening the connection of Australian communities: powerlines in extreme weather connections
Standards Australia has recently released SA/SNZ HB 331:2020 overhead line design handbook which aims to tackle the issue of powerlines in the harsh Australian climate. The ... -
Study finds that UV exposure is the most common carcinogen in construction
SafeWork Australia has released a report measuring carcinogen exposure in the workplace and has found that ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the most common carcinogen construction workers ... -
Taking charge for a safe workplace
The latest edition of the Augmented Reality (AR) Electrical Industry Guide to Workplace Safety 2019/20 has been released by the National Safety Council of Australia (NSCA) ... -
Caution urged in installing meters near battery powered devices
The Electrical Safety Office (ESO) of Queensland is advising electricity meter installers and retailers not to install meters below battery powered devices due to the risk ... -
Fake Airtasker electrician fined $100,000
A $100,000 fine has been issued by the Brisbane Magistrates Court to a Queenslander who posed as an electrician on Airtasker. From November 2015 to June ... -
Self-propelled lifts can prevent serious injuries
Workplace health and safety is a high priority for electricians and contractors, with government initiatives focusing on occupations where danger is increased and risks are faced ...
