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Lineworker fined after apprentice suffers electric shock

09 February, 2024

An electrical line worker has been fined $10,500 for ignoring safety protocols, leading to an apprentice receiving severe burns and electric shock.


How to safely upgrade electrical systems in asbestos-prone buildings

15 December, 2023

When 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, 2023

NHP 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, 2023

The 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, 2023

The 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, 2023

The 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, 2023

Factory 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, 2022

The 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, 2022

Two 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, 2022

A 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.


EXAIR High Lift Reversible Drum Vac

01 September, 2022

This vacuum is suitable for the recovery of fluids like coolant, hydraulic oils, sludge and chips, wastewater, tramp oil and liquid spills.


Safety alert issued over unlicensed electrical testing

17 May, 2022

Building and Energy has urged WA manufacturers to ensure that testing of electrical equipment above a certain voltage is only carried out by licensed electricians.


WA network operator fined for inadequate testing procedures

27 April, 2022

Western Power has been fined for not providing adequate testing instructions, which could have prevented voltage rises that damaged electrical appliances at a Lacelin property.


Western Power fined $30,000 for electric shock error

11 April, 2022

Western Power has been fined after an electric shock error caused four Kingsley homes to become live with up to 230 volts of electricity, with one man sustaining an electric shock.


Metro Trains fined after worker suffers arc flash injury

17 March, 2022

Metro Trains Melbourne has been fined $100,000 for failing to ensure that the workplace was safe, after a worker suffered an electric shock in 2018.


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