WA electrician fined $27,000 for potentially fatal error
20 July, 2020A North Perth electrician has been fined $27,000 for a potentially lethal wiring error at a building site in Rockingham.
Queensland crackdown on unlicensed electrical work
16 July, 2020Queensland's Electrical Safety Office is targeting and prosecuting electricians who advertise and undertake unlicensed electrical work.
Contractor fined $85K after worker sustains electric shock
04 June, 2020A Brisbane contractor has been fined $85,000 for failing to ensure a worksite was electrically safe, after a worker received an electric shock.
Arc flash film drives home safety message
12 May, 2020Queensland's Electrical Safety office has launched a case study film, warning electrical workers of the dangers of arc flash.
Contractor fined $30K for unsafe electrical work
30 April, 2020A Queensland contractor has been fined $30,000, after a worker sustained serious electrical injuries while installing edge protection on a roof.
Qld business fined $42,500 for unsafe electrical work
20 April, 2020A Queensland concreting business and its director have been fined $42,500 for unsafe electrical practices, and exposing people to risk of serious injury or death.
WorkSafe Victoria probes fatal Wallan train crash
03 March, 2020WorkSafe Victoria is investigating the derailment of a Sydney-Melbourne passenger train that led to two deaths in Wallan, Victoria.
Emerson Rosemount solids level switches
12 February, 2020 | Supplied by: Emerson Automation SolutionsEmerson's Rosemount solids level switches are designed to provide users with a flexible level monitoring and overfill prevention solution for all silo types.
Pizzato LK S lockout device for NS series safety switches
07 February, 2020 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty LtdThe NS series of safety switches from Pizzato provide PL3 and SIL3 safety levels and can be used on both hinged and sliding guards.
Bacharach Monoxor XR High CO Analyser
28 January, 2020 | Supplied by: System Control Engineering Pty LtdThe Monoxor XR is a portable exhaust gas analyser, designed to measure CO from combustion engines burning propane, gasoline, diesel, LPG and CNG.
Updated electrical safety codes of practice 2020
24 January, 2020Queensland has updated its electrical safety codes of practice for the safe handling of electric equipment.
Enerpac EWCE wire rope and cable cutters
18 December, 2019 | Supplied by: EnerpacThe Enerpac electrically powered EWCE wire rope and cable cutters are designed to reduce hazards and increase efficiency for a range of industries.
Qld electrical licensing disciplinary actions: Nov 2019
09 December, 2019Queensland's Electrical Licensing Committee took seven electrical licensing disciplinary actions in November 2019. We take a look.
Knife safety: an electrician's guide
28 October, 2019 by Gabriela Damaceno* | Supplied by: Adco Industries AustraliaAn electrician's knife serves a range of functions; however, it needs to be used correctly to avoid accidents. Gabriela Damaceno provides a guide.
Cirlock SOKIT ROKIT lockout tagout safety equipment
01 September, 2019 | Supplied by: CirlockAs part of the growing range of lockout tagout safety equipment, the Cirlock SOKIT ROKIT is used to protect those working with extension leads outdoors/underground.
