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.
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.
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.
Outdoor switchboard stands up to rigorous safety testing
12 November, 2020The AS/NZS 61439 fully type-tested outdoor main switchboard from Fuji SMBE Macquarie has passed rigorous testing to provide safety, performance and longevity.
SafeWork NSW conducts campaign to reduce risky electrical work
12 November, 2020SafeWork NSW inspectors will visit construction sites to ensure electricians are operating safely and have the right control measures to manage electrical risks.
Safety reminder issued following two electric shock incidents
01 October, 2020SafeWork SA has reminded businesses of the risks of electric shock, after two separate electric shock incidents occurred in less than a month.
Unlicensed electrical work prompts government crackdown
09 September, 2020Unlicensed electricians in Queensland could be facing heavy fines, as the Queensland Government cracks down on unlicensed services being advertised.
Melbourne electrician dies while working under house
27 August, 2020A 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, 2020The 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, 2020A 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, 2020Queensland's Electrical Safety Office is targeting and prosecuting electricians who advertise and undertake unlicensed electrical work.
Emerson Rosemount solids level switches
12 February, 2020Emerson's Rosemount solids level switches are designed to provide users with a flexible level monitoring and overfill prevention solution for all silo types.
Bacharach Monoxor XR High CO Analyser
28 January, 2020The 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.
