Safety
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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 ... -
SE puts out notice of potential unsafe condition for MCCBs
Schneider Electric (SE) has issued a product safety notice in relation to a series of Moulded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCBs). The notice warns of potential unsafe ... -
ESV warns about faulty electrical plugs after fire hazard
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is encouraging Victorians to ensure their electrical plugs are properly plugged in following a fire in a Roxburgh Park garage in February. ... -
NECA releases flood-damage electrical safety guide to assist affected communities
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has released a comprehensive guide to assist flood-affected businesses and households across Queensland and Northern NSW to keep safe ... -
Pro-Vis AR App assists in improving health, safety and compliance with new AR interactive
The newly released Pro-Visual AR Interactive – NSW Construction Site Safety Guide 2022/23 produced in conjunction with Master Builders Association of NSW, The Crane Industry Council ... -
NECA: Beware electrical safety during NSW, QLD floods
Concerning the recent devastating floods in New South Wales and Queensland, NECA chief executive Oliver Judd is warning residents of the potentially life-threatening dangers which may ... -
MATES in Construction partners with TRu Workwear, Force360
MATES in Construction and Australian workwear and PPE brands, Force360 and TRu Workwear have joined forces to help reduce the high rate of suicide in the ... -
ABB’s new RCDs meet changing Australian market requirements
This year will be a milestone year for the application of residual current devices in Australia with changes to the Standards Australia Wiring Rules that will ...
