Following a number of incidents involving live power lines, including overhead, underground and fallen lines, Ergon Energy and Energex have launched an electrical safety campaign throughout Queensland. The aim of the campaign titled “Take Care, Stay Line Aware”, is to…
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Queenslanders Reminded to Prioritise Electrical Safety
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: construction site, Electrical Safety, whitecard, workplace health and safety
Beware when Working on Live Circuits/Switchboards – WorkSafe Warns
WorkSafe Victoria is urging business owners, contractors and workers to be cautious when working on live switchboards or circuits. The warning comes as the safety regulator focuses on a month of electrical safety. The regulator is also stressing the importance…
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: construction site, Electrical Safety, electricians, live circuit safety, tradies, whitecard, WorkSafe Victoria
EnergySafety Warns About Roof Space Dangers
A safety reminder has been issued by EnergySafety highlighting the hazards of working in roof spaces and how to avoid them. Ken Bowron, Director of Energy Safety said basic safeguards need to be in place when accessing the home’s roof…
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: Electrical Safety, health and safety, OHS, roof space safety, WHS
Be Cautious Around Electricity This Winter
Essential Energy is reminding its customers to make electrical safety a top priority during the cooler, winter months paying particular attention to appliances like heaters and electric blankets that may have been in storage for a while. Make sure you…
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: builders, building, construction, Electrical Safety, OHS, whitecard, WHS, workplace health and safety
Workers Reminded About Electrical Safety
World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers’ Memorial Day took place recently on Friday 28 April. The day is used to remember workplace safety and those who were injured or killed on the job. This year the…
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: building, construction, Electrical Safety, OHS, Safe Work Australia, whitecard, WHS, workplace health and safety
Electrician Suffers Burn Injuries, Employer Fined
An electrician has suffered burn injuries and his employer fined $60,000 following an arc flash incident at Atlas Iron’s Wodgina iron ore project in Pilbara. The incident took place in November 2013 but the company was found guilty in July…
Posted in White Card Tagged with: building, construction, Electrical Safety, OHS, white card training, whitecard, WHS
Do Not Illegally Disconnect Electricity Supply Before Renovations or Demolitions, Tradies Warned
Tradespeople have been warned not to illegally disconnect electricity supply before renovations or demolitions as this is a practice that endangers not only workers but members of the public. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland have urged contractors and tradies not…
Who is Enforcing Electrical Safety in Homes?
A recent post on Sourceable.net highlighted the high number of electrical defects that are left unfixed upon the transfer of sale of a home. This is particularly concerning when you consider that according to the Department of Fire & Emergency Services…
Posted in General Construction Tagged with: building, construction, Construction Safety, Electrical Safety, electrocution, white card
Simple Steps towards Electrical Safety
Although electrical safety on a construction site is a complex issue that cannot be covered in just one post, here are some basic tips to achieve electrical safety for construction workers, Read instructions, labels, installation manuals etc. before installing, operating…
Posted in General Construction Tagged with: building, construction, electrical hazard, Electrical Safety, electrocution, white card
Electrical Safety Video for non-electricians
Whether you’re involved with electrical work or not, chances are you’re going to be faced with electrical hazards at some time or the other. This electrical safety video is specifically for non-electrical workers.
Posted in Videos Tagged with: building site, Construction Hazard, Construction Worker, Electrical Safety, white card
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