Electrician fined after apprentice receives electric shock
07 August, 2024An electrical worker has been fined for failing to supervise an apprentice, after the apprentice received an electric shock while disconnecting cables in a ceiling space.
Work health and safety data launched for electricians
25 July, 2024Safe Work Australia has released WHS data for electricians to help illustrate the nature of risks workers most frequently encounter while performing their duties.
Nominations open for NT Electrical Safety Board
24 June, 2024NT WorkSafe is seeking nominations from individuals to join the inaugural Electrical Safety Board.
Gossen Metrawatt PROFITEST H+E EXPERT CHECK tester for AC charging stations
21 June, 2024The handheld tester enables electricians to test the functionality, electrical safety and personal protection of single- and three-phase AC charging points.
EXAIR High Lift Reversible Drum Vac
01 June, 2024This vacuum is suitable for the recovery of fluids like coolant, hydraulic oils, sludge and chips, wastewater, tramp oil and liquid spills.
How to safely upgrade electrical systems in asbestos-prone buildings
15 December, 2023When planning electrical upgrades in buildings with potential asbestos-containing materials, a meticulous approach is essential to minimise health risks.
Reduce wiring and maximise machine safety with the GuardLink On-Machine EtherNet/IP Interface
01 November, 2023NHP now offers the Allen-Bradley GuardLink On-Machine EtherNet/IP module, which monitors three channels of safety devices and communicates the status of those devices to a safety controller CIP Safety over EnterNet/IP network.
Tesvolt Power Safe battery storage solution
31 May, 2023The Tesvolt Power Safe battery storage solution combines a battery storage system and fire protection, and meets commercial and industrial safety requirements.
SICK safeRS and safeRS3 safe radar systems
06 April, 2023The safeRS and safeRS3 safe radar systems are electro-sensitive 3D protective devices for safe personal detection with high machine productivity.
Bestech 710B electrical testing panel
13 March, 2023The 710B Electrical Test Board from Bestech comes with user-friendly computer-controlled HMI and can be remotely activated by instructors.
Protect-Air ToolReg In-line Air Regulator
01 February, 2023Factory set to prevent pressure changes, the ToolReg In-line Air Regulator is designed to be fully tamper-proof and ensure that only the required pressure is used for each individual pneumatic tool.
Safety alert after switchboards cause electric shocks
07 October, 2022The Electrical Safety Office of Queensland has issued a safety alert for electricity meter installers after switchboards caused two separate electric shocks from battery powered devices.
Two NSW companies fined $1.05m over fatal electrocution
30 September, 2022Two companies have been fined $600,000 and $450,000 after a young worker was fatally electrocuted while working on a warehouse roof in 2019.
WA tradie fined after wiring error causes electric shock
08 September, 2022A WA tradesman has been fined $7500 after he mistakenly wired live parts of a shutter power cord into a mains power socket outlet, causing an electrician to receive a mild electric shock.
Safety alert issued over unlicensed electrical testing
17 May, 2022Building and Energy has urged WA manufacturers to ensure that testing of electrical equipment above a certain voltage is only carried out by licensed electricians.
