Safety
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New ERAC advice on alterations and RCDs
ERAC (the Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council) has released new guidance on the requirements of AS/NZS 3000:2018 A2, Clause 2.6.3.2.5 The purpose of this advice is to ... -
Electricians reminded to keep power off after completing switchboard works
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is reminding electrical workers who are upgrading rental properties to ensure switchboards are not energised before the work is inspected by a ... -
ESV gets new powers to fine for powerline clearance breaches
Starting this week, Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) has the power to issue fines to Victorian electricity companies and councils that do not keep trees safely clear ... -
Protecting Australian from asbestos and knowing your obligations
The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency has launched a new information campaign informing residential property buyers, sellers, renters and landlords of their responsibilities and rights when ... -
Product recall for dangerous energy storage batteries
Installers of renewable energy systems are being urged to help identify and warn consumers about a recall of dangerous LGES (previously LG Chem) branded energy storage ... -
Product recall for LG S/A Gen2 ESS Batteries
Affected LG batteries supplied by SolaX Power Aus Pty Ltd and its distributors MS Corporation Pty Ltd, Solar Juice Pty Ltd and Supply Partners Pty Ltd ... -
AS/NZS 4836 has been released for public comment
AS/NZS 4836 Safe working on or near low-voltage electrical installations and equipment, a key standard for anyone working around electricity, has been released for public comment. ... -
New workplace safety act comes into effect
The Workplace Safety Legislation and Other Matters Amendment Act 2022, which has now come into effect, aims to strengthen WorkSafe’s ability to prevent and respond to ... -
The tradie’s guide to sun protection
As temperatures start to heat up for the hot Australian summer, tradies need to be mindful of their skin as exposure to harsh UV rays can ... -
Metro Trains fined after arc flash injury
Metro Trains Melbourne, the operator of Melbourne’s metropolitan rail systems, has been convicted and fined $100,00 after a worker suffered an electrical shock while upgrading the ...
