Safety
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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 ... -
Electrical hazards, asbestos to watch out for in Victorian flood clean-up
Victorians in flood-affected areas are urged to be alert for unexpected hazards in the workplace and fully assess the risks involved when commencing any clean-up activities. ... -
SafeWork NSW highlights rooftop solar panel safety
Following the prosecution of two solar panel companies, the workplace regular is clamping down on rooftop solar installers for installing employees to workplace risks. Two companies ... -
Perth electrician fined $4K following shock risk
An electrician has been fined $4,000 after leaving several live cables exposed at a family home in East Perth, putting residents at risk of electric shock. ... -
NHP and REMLIVE extend partnership in Australia and New Zealand
NHP and REMLIVE have extended their partnership for the Australian and New Zealand markets. NHP remains the exclusive specialist REMLIVE partner for these markets and the ... -
Switchboards causing electric shock from unsafe battery-powered devices
The Electrical Safety Office was notified of two separate incidents where meter readers received an electric shock. In both incidents, the meter readers tested the outside ... -
NECA: “Net zero energy must come with zero deaths”
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) is welcoming SafeWork NSW’s announcement that rooftop solar installers in NSW can expect a visit from inspectors as part ... -
SafeWork NSW targets Central Coast work sites
SafeWork NSW has cracked down on dangerous construction site work practices with a targeted operation on the Central Coast last week. The three-day operation focused on ... -
Rooftop solar installs to come under scrutiny
SafeWork NSW inspectors are undertaking a six-month, state-wide operation across all workers installing solar panels on rooftops, ensuring the safety of all in the busy industry. ... -
Victorian regulators join forces across Ballarat during five-day safety blitz
Four Victorian regulators carried out almost 120 inspections across Ballarat work sites as part of last week’s Build Aware campaign, identifying a range of risks. Inspectors ...
