Safety
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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 ... -
One in four NSW residents dispose of asbestos on-site or in kerbside bins
Research commissioned by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has found an alarming lack of knowledge around how to deal with asbestos by homeowners and trade ... -
DIY, unlicensed electric art technique leads to fatal electric shock
The tragic electric shock death of a WA man while handling a high-voltage homemade appliance is a stark reminder of the dangers of unlicensed electrical work, ... -
ENA prepares the industry for summer’s extreme weather
Energy Networks Australia (ENA) and the Australian Energy Council (AEC) have released a fact sheet explaining how the energy sector prepares for summer’s extreme weather. As ... -
Changes are coming for some switchboards
The use of either AS/NZS 3439 or AS/NZS 61439 for low voltage switchgear and control gear assemblies has been extended until 25 November 2022. In Queensland, ...
