Safety
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Dangerous powerline contact incidents rise across Victoria in 2022
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is urging the industry and broader community to take better care when working around powerlines following an increase in dangerous incidents in ... -
ESV looks into hazardous old solar panels
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) investigated three fires over the Christmas break triggered by outdated solar panel systems that had gone without maintenance for two years. On ... -
Nexans, Authentic Vision partner to tackle cable counterfeiting
Nexans has adopted Authentic Vision’s Meta-Anchor technology to secure Nexans products and supply chains and combat illicit trade. The Meta-Anchor technology delivers digital enablement offering enhanced ... -
Kimberley residents warned of electrical hazards after flooding
WA’s Building and Energy has issued a warning to Kimberley residents and tradespeople to be aware of potential electrical, gas, plumbing and structural hazards in the ... -
ESV charges United Energy for major line clearance breaches in high bushfire risk areas
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) has laid 24 charges against United Energy for allowing trees to grow too close to powerlines in high bushfire risk areas across ... -
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 ...
