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Arc flash safety - Mark's story

Hear from experienced electrician, Mark, who was badly burnt by an arc flash while working on a commercial switchboard. He spent three weeks in hospital and couldn't work for three months.
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Voltmeter measurements for foil insulation

Find out more about testing foil insulation for possible touch voltages.
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Electrical work in declared disasters

This page has information about electrical work within a declared disaster situation, undertaking repair and reinstatement work within a declared disaster situation, volunteering and notifying availability.
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Energised electrical parts

Electrical work on an electrical installation or electrical equipment may pose a risk of inadvertent contact with adjacent energised parts.
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Identifying high voltage hazards

High voltage work presents a high hazard level. To plan for high voltage work, including isolation and access, you must manage the risks.
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Installing smoke alarms

From 1 January 2017 every Queensland residence must have interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms. There is a 10-year phased rollout.
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Battery energy storage systems (BESS)

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) for homes or small commercial buildings are a serious safety risk if incorrectly installed. Any business installing a BESS must make sure that their workers are safe.
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Cathode protection systems

Cathodic protection systems are complex and you need a consultant or fully trained person in the installation, operation and testing of these systems.
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Ceiling spaces

There are serious electrical safety and other risks involved with working in ceiling spaces. It’s important to understand and manage these before entering a ceiling.
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