Electrical company fined $10K for unsupervised apprentice
25 June, 2021An electrical company has been fined after a first-year apprentice with two months' experience was spotted working unsupervised with live equipment.
Man fined $16,000 for unlicensed electrical work
17 June, 2021A man has been convicted and fined $16,000 for performing unlicensed electrical work between November 2018 and January 2019.
Explosive-proof LED strip lights the way in hazardous areas
07 June, 2021 | Supplied by: MineglowMineglow's strip lights are specially designed for environments where fire or explosion hazards exist due to flammable gases or explosive substances.
Short film generates awareness about electrical safety
06 May, 2021A young worker severely injured in an electrical accident is sharing his story through a film, to raise awareness of electrical safety issues in the workplace.
Leuze LBK radar safety system
05 May, 2021 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty LtdThe Leuze LBK radar safety system enables 3D area monitoring in harsh environments, generating a switching signal when a person enters a monitored area.
Car stacker elevator electrocution kills worker
12 April, 2021A 21-year-old man died last month after being electrocuted while working alone in a West Melbourne building site, bringing the Victorian fatality toll to 10 for 2021.
Qld ESO issues injunction against unlicensed operator
01 April, 2021Queensland's Electrical Safety Office has been granted an injunction against a rogue operator accused of performing unlicensed electrical work.
Makinex Mobile Charge Pod
01 April, 2021 | Supplied by: Makinex Construction ProductsThe Makinex mobile charge pod is designed to help contractors on construction sites safely store power tool batteries, chargers and mobile devices while charging.
NSW companies charged after worker suffers electric shock
05 March, 2021Two NSW companies and a company director have been charged with breaching work health and safety legislation, after a worker suffered a serious electric shock.
NT company, director fined over worker electrocution, death
24 February, 2021A Northern Territory electrical services company and its director have been fined $160,000, following the death of a fourth-year apprentice.
Man fined $30,000 for unlicensed, deficient electrical work
18 February, 2021A man who conducted electrical work across multiple sites in Queensland without a valid electrical work licence has been fined $30,000.
Cirlock MFL-2 Multi Function Cable Lockout Devices
01 February, 2021 | Supplied by: CirlockThe MFL-2 Multi Function Cable Lockout Devices from Cirlock are versatile devices which can be used to lock out a number of different energy sources, including valves and steering wheels on vehicles.
Appeal over fine for workplace electric shock dismissed
07 January, 2021The Brisbane District Court has dismissed an appeal from an outdoor advertising company against an earlier conviction, with the original fine to remain unchanged.
Stop the shock: new campaign reinforces electrical safety
30 November, 2020The NSW Government has launched a new campaign to highlight the importance of electrical safety for workers and home owners.
Vic farm worker dies of electrocution
17 November, 2020WorkSafe Victoria is investigating an incident in which a farm worker was electrocuted while operating a telehandler and subsequently died.
