Electrical safety in ceiling spaces
There are serious electrical safety risks in ceiling spaces. Whether you are a homeowner or a tradie, there is one simple thing you can do to make it safer before you go up there - turn off all the main power switches at the switchboard. read more... about Electrical safety in ceiling spaces
DC isolator safety advice
Examinations have identified internal faults that lead to overheating and fires with the Avanco brand of isolators that are used in solar electricity system installations. read more... about DC isolator safety advice
Changes to ES laws
On 1 January 2014 amendments to harmonise the Electrical Safety Act 2002 with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 will come into effect. read more... about Changes to ES laws
Events
Safety Workshop - Risk ManagementThis workshop introduces participants to the principles and steps involved in the read more Safety Workshop (RM) - Cairns - March 17...
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