Electrical

Unlicensed electrical work prompts government crackdown

09 September, 2020

Unlicensed electricians in Queensland could be facing heavy fines, as the Queensland Government cracks down on unlicensed services being advertised.


Cirlock Lockout Hasps

01 September, 2020 | Supplied by: Cirlock

Lockout hasps are one of the items extensively used in lockout tagout procedures, and are designed to provide maximum protection to workers carrying out maintenance of plant and machinery.


Melbourne electrician dies while working under house

27 August, 2020

A 37-year-old electrician has died while working under a house in Croydon, Melbourne. WorkSafe Victorian is investigating the incident.


SciTech Serstech Arx+ handheld Raman spectrometer

24 August, 2020 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty Ltd

The Serstech Arx+ handheld Raman spectrometer is designed to provide accurate measurements and efficient workflow while verifying single substances and complex mixtures.


WA electrician fined $27,000 for potentially fatal error

20 July, 2020

A 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, 2020

Queensland'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, 2020

A 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, 2020

Queensland'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, 2020

A 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, 2020

A 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, 2020

WorkSafe 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

Emerson'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 Ltd

The 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 Ltd

The 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, 2020

Queensland has updated its electrical safety codes of practice for the safe handling of electric equipment.


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