Electrical

Qld highlights arc flash dangers in new film

30 March, 2022

An new film produced by the Electrical Safety Office has highlighted the serious dangers of electrical arc flashes for electricians.


WA issues safety alert about electrical hazards in roof spaces

29 March, 2022

Residents and tradespeople across WA have been reminded to always switch off the mains power before entering a roof space, following recent tragic deaths and close calls.


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.


Electrical firm fined after apprentice suffers near-fatal electric shock

10 March, 2022

An electrical firm has been fined $21,500 after an apprentice received an electric shock that left him unresponsive and without a pulse.


Cirlock CLK-1 contractor lockout kits

03 March, 2022 | Supplied by: Cirlock

The Cirlock CLK-1 contractor lockout kits have been put together especially for commercial tradespeople and contractors working on various sites.


Disciplinary actions taken against Qld electrical licence holders

28 February, 2022

In November and December 2021, Queensland's Electrical Licensing Committee took disciplinary actions against 14 licence holders.


Electrician fined $2000 for hazardous electrical error

21 February, 2022

An electrician has been fined $2000 for failing to follow kilowatt-hour meter replacement guidelines, which led to three people receiving electrical shocks.


Safety alert issued about working near powerlines after fatality

10 February, 2022

Victorians have been reminded to be aware of their surroundings when working near overhead powerlines, following the death of a man in Malvern East.


Power station charged over workplace arc flash death

10 January, 2022

A Yallourn power station has been charged with breaching the Occupational Health and Safety Act after a 2018 incident in which a worker died after being burned by an arc flash.


Bolt tensioning device enhances power worker safety at electricity plants

06 December, 2021 | Supplied by: Technofast Industries Pty Ltd

A bolt tensioning device that protects nuclear power workers by enabling groups of fasteners to be torqued or released immediately has opened doors for Aussie innovators at global electricity plants.


WA electrician, company fined $32,500 for safety breach

29 November, 2021

A WA electrical company and electrician have been fined a combined $32,500 for failing to install a key safety component in a switchboard.


Low smoke zero halogen cabling range enhances electrical and fire safety

26 November, 2021 | Supplied by: LAPP Australia Pty Ltd

Fires are devastating, but the effects of toxic smoke can be even worse in terms of corrosive smoke damage to electronic equipment in areas such as communications and data centres.


Plumbers fined for unlicensed electrical advice

04 November, 2021

Two plumbers employed by a large Perth plumbing, gas and electrical company have been fined for assessing customers' switchboards without an electrical licence.


SafeWork NSW commences solar farm safety blitz

12 October, 2021

SafeWork NSW will inspect solar farms in operation and under construction, as part of a safety campaign to ensure compliance.


Stanilite emergency and exit lighting range

09 September, 2021 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty Ltd

The Stanilite emergency and exit lighting range is engineered to a modular design format, to promote straightforward installation and maintenance.


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