Safety
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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 ... -
MATES in Construction, Bunnings Trade join forces to support better mental health
MATES in Construction and Bunnings Trade Australia have partnered to help raise awareness around better mental health and work towards suicide prevention in the construction industry. ... -
Tradesman prosecuted for unlicensed electrical work
At Perth Magistrates Court last month, the man was fined $5,000 and ordered to pay $1,224.80 in costs after pleading guilty to five charges under ... -
Power Logic releases safety-related Toolbox Talk videos
Power Logic has released a series of Toolbox Talk videos, aimed at stimulating discussions in safety-related topic areas. An initial four toolbox talk videos have been ... -
SafeWork NSW inspectors targeting rooftop solar installations
SafeWork NSW has announced that From June to December 2022, SafeWork Inspectors will be targeting rooftop solar installations across NSW. This is to address serious non-compliance ... -
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 ...
