Safety alert after switchboards cause electric shocks
07 October, 2022The Electrical Safety Office of Queensland has issued a safety alert for electricity meter installers after switchboards caused two separate electric shocks from battery powered devices.
Two NSW companies fined $1.05m over fatal electrocution
30 September, 2022Two companies have been fined $600,000 and $450,000 after a young worker was fatally electrocuted while working on a warehouse roof in 2019.
WA tradie fined after wiring error causes electric shock
08 September, 2022A WA tradesman has been fined $7500 after he mistakenly wired live parts of a shutter power cord into a mains power socket outlet, causing an electrician to receive a mild electric shock.
EXAIR High Lift Reversible Drum Vac
01 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty LtdThis vacuum is suitable for the recovery of fluids like coolant, hydraulic oils, sludge and chips, wastewater, tramp oil and liquid spills.
Important considerations for a lockout tagout system
23 August, 2022 | Supplied by: BlackwoodsLockout tagout (LOTO) is a critical safety procedure used to ensure dangerous machines and energy sources are properly shut off or isolated.
Cirlock Lockout Tagout Padlocks
15 August, 2022 | Supplied by: CirlockThe Cirlock Lockout Tagout Padlocks come in eight different colours with various shackle sizes and shackle types also available.
Transport company charged after worker suffers electric shock
29 June, 2022A Victorian transport company has been charged after a worker was injured when a crane truck he was operating struck overhead powerlines.
Schneider Electric PrismaSeT switchboard system
27 May, 2022 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricThe Schneider Electric PrismaSeT switchboard system features built-in cloud connectivity, for instant access to intelligent alarming and energy usage analysis.
Sparkies urged to help identify recalled LGES batteries
25 May, 2022Installers of renewable energy systems have been urged to help consumers identify dangerous LGES-branded energy storage batteries, which can overheat and catch fire.
Safety alert issued over unlicensed electrical testing
17 May, 2022Building and Energy has urged WA manufacturers to ensure that testing of electrical equipment above a certain voltage is only carried out by licensed electricians.
How hazardous area lighting improves underground mine safety
12 May, 2022 | Supplied by: MineglowLighting is one of the most common causes of explosion ignition in high-risk mining environments.
WA network operator fined for inadequate testing procedures
27 April, 2022Western Power has been fined for not providing adequate testing instructions, which could have prevented voltage rises that damaged electrical appliances at a Lacelin property.
Electrician fined for inadequate supervision
12 April, 2022A Canning Vale electrician has been fined $5000 for failing to adequately supervise electrical work carried out by an apprentice under his supervision.
Western Power fined $30,000 for electric shock error
11 April, 2022Western Power has been fined after an electric shock error caused four Kingsley homes to become live with up to 230 volts of electricity, with one man sustaining an electric shock.
Electrical risks in ceiling spaces prompt warning
07 April, 2022Employers and electrical workers have been advised to implement control measures to control the risks of serious injury or fatality while working in ceiling spaces.