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Beware of the electrical dangers when installing insulation
In recent months, an alarming number of workers have been electrocuted while installing thermal insulation into homes. Given the growing need for more insulation installers required to satisfy the sharp increase in demand, driven by the federal government’s incentive to make homes more energy efficient, there will be a high percentage of workers who are new to this field, who may not be aware of the serious occupational hazards they face.

Safety alert on water pipes
The recent electrocution of a plumber working on metallic water pipes has prompted WorkCover NSW to issue a revised safety alert to all trades working on metallic water services.

CrispTech Mack Electrical MRR series RCBOs
The Mack Electrical MRR series of residual current circuit breakers with overcurrent protection (RCBOs) has been expanded with two type ‘A’ units, each with the same frame size as a standard MCB.
HPM Extra Safe power points with rotating safety covers
Rotating, spring-loaded safety covers feature on HPM Extra Safe power points and remain firmly closed when not in use.
PD Devices MDSP3 surge protector
The PD Devices MDSP3 series surge protector devices provide protection against incoming high-voltage spikes and slower rise time disturbances for three-phase 415 V circuits. They are designed for use on incomers at main switchboard level and can be combined with PD devices suitable for lower transient capacity at sub-distribution board level.
PD Devices MDSP3 surge protector
The PD Devices MDSP3 series surge protector devices provide protection against incoming high-voltage spikes and slower rise time disturbances for three-phase 415 V circuits. They are designed for use on incomers at main switchboard level and can be combined with PD devices suitable for lower transient capacity at sub-distribution board level.
Turck MZB series Zener diode barriers for hazardous areas
The MZB series Zener diode barriers are designed to limit excess energy before it reaches a hazardous area.
Hazardous area power hub
The latest version of the High-Density Power Hub has increased the available power supply current from 360 to 500 mA for up to four fieldbus segments.
Safe power distribution
Designed to reduce the risk of electric shocks, the 15 A Electresafe power centre is suitable for construction sites and workshops.
Welding voltage reducer
The WES400AC-DC welding voltage reducer is a low-voltage safety device designed to operate on any constant current welding machine (stick welder) with an open-circuit voltage of 45-100 V, maintaining the output voltage under 12 V until the arc is struck, thereby preventing the operator from receiving an electric shock.
Earth leakage circuit breaker
The Terasaki ZS earth leakage moulded case circuit breaker (MCCB) offers machine or personnel protection within a standard 125 A, 160/250 A MCCB frame size. The MCCB maintains the functionality of a standard thermal-magnetic overload/short-circuit protection device.
Suspended power board
The PT1199SS ‘Power on a Chain’ power board is designed to provide electrical power to work areas via overhead means, removing the hazards of tripping or electrocution from electrical leads strewn across floors.
Auto recloser for RCDs
The F2C-ARI enables automatic reclosing of a residual current device (RCD) in case of nuisance tripping, eg, after an overvoltage created by lightning, making it particularly suitable for use in unmanned control panels in applications such as communications repeater stations, traffic and signalling control, pumping and irrigation stations, refrigeration and public lighting.
Embeddable presence sensors
The Banner Engineering M-GAGE wireless sensor node for vehicle sensing is encapsulated in an IP67-rated enclosure and accompanied by a long-lasting FlexPower battery, which supplies power for both sensing and wireless connectivity for up to 10 years.

Efficient and safe access to electricity networks
The NSW Government announced changes to cut red tape for service providers to provide electrical services to industry, without compromising stringent safety criteria.
Charges laid over electrocution of insulation installer
Charges have been laid against a Queensland insulation installation company and its management personnel over an electrocution death that occurred late last year.
WA goldfields safety inspections reveal disappointing results
A return visit to the Goldfields by WorkSafe WA construction inspectors has revealed a disappointing performance in workplace safety and health.
New handbook on using earthmoving equipment near overhead power lines
Worksafe Victoria has released a new guide to assist earthmoving companies practise safety when working near overhead powerlines.
Ceiling insulation installer fatality
A second electrocution death of an insulation installer in Queensland in the last two months has prompted a series of audits to ensure compliance with the requirements of both OHS and electrical safety legislation.
Contractor fined over drilling work near power lines
A WA drilling contractor was fined $40,000 over an incident in which he received an electric shock and another man sustained serious burns when a drilling rig mast came into contact with high-voltage power lines.
Company fined over contact with powerlines
An underground-installation company was fined $5000 in WA after an excavator boom came into contact with overhead powerlines.

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