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: EmersonEmerson'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.
Emerson Radar Master app for AMS Trex Device Communicators
04 June, 2019 | Supplied by: EmersonThe Radar Map app allows field technicians to configure Rosemount radar level transmitters, map tank geometry and troubleshoot problems from their AMS Trex Device Communicators.
Inspectors find unsafe electrical practices on solar farms
01 April, 2019Audits and investigations around Queensland solar farms have revealed a number of properties are not ensuring adequate electrical safety.
Cirlock Isolator Bar Lockout Kit
01 March, 2019 | Supplied by: CirlockThe Cirlock Isolator Bar Lockout Kit is a lockout device designed specifically for isolator switches and motor control centres.
Electrical contractors urged to test and document
18 February, 2019Queensland contractors are being reminded to ensure all electrical work is inspected and tested correctly.