Safety
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Geelong man suffers electric shock as crane pulls down powerlines
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is warning workers to be aware of nearby powerlines when operating heavy machinery after a Geelong man was hospitalised when a crane ... -
Australian Government partners with councils to combat illegal asbestos disposal
The Australian Government has developed a new guide in conjunction with councils to combat illegal asbestos disposal. The publication of the guide coincides with National Asbestos ... -
ACCC warns consumers about potentially deadly solar batteries
The ACCC will be directly contacting almost 5,000 households that are likely to have energy solar systems with dangerous LG solar batteries in the coming weeks, ... -
Government launches the Think Twice About Asbestos campaign
Australians are urged to think twice about asbestos disposal this National Asbestos Week (21-27 November 2022) as the Australian government launches the Think Twice About Asbestos ... -
Dangerous plan to remove safety checks for electricians must be ruled out
The Electrical Trades Union (ETU) has condemned the latest proposal to scrap crucial safety checks which keep Australian workers and the public safe. A Committee for ... -
Victorians urged to be careful in flood-impacted areas near powerlines
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is urging Victorians in flood-impacted areas to be wary around powerlines after efforts to move a bogged four-wheel drive resulted in a ... -
Pro-Vis AR App focuses on Mental Health Matters
The newly released AR Interactive – Power, Electrical & Renewable Energy Guide to Safety 2022/23 endorsed by the National Safety Council of Australia (NSCA) and supported ... -
SafeWork NSW to issue on-the-spot fines for breaches
New regulations will allow SafeWork NSW to issue on-the-spot fines for existing electrical work and asbestos offences through an amendment to the Work Health and Safety ... -
ESV strips electrician of registration after multiple fraudulent acts
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) has stripped electrician Stuart Royce Macdonald of his electrical contractor registration following multiple unsafe and fraudulent works across metropolitan Melbourne. ESV has ... -
Handle with care: lithium-ion battery risks and safety tips
The use of lithium-ion batteries has increased significantly over the last decade with these batteries now commonly used in all types of household and commercial devices ...
