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Top 10 Tips for Electricians to Stay Alive
In my last article/blog, I spoke of the things that line workers and electricians should do to stay out of court and goal. In this
Electrical Incidents and Prosecutions (Sept/Oct/Nov 2022)
Electrical incidents and prosecutions we were made aware of since our last newsletter are summarised below: NSW (Sydney) – 11/2/2019: a metal handrail touched HV
Line Workers & Electricians Staying Out of Court and Gaol
Litigation is rampant in Australia and safety regulators are active in prosecutions where electricians, line workers and authorised network contractors do the wrong thing. This
Electrical Incidents and Prosecutions (August 2022)
Electrical incidents and prosecutions we were made aware of since our last newsletter are summarised below. The incidents that caused only an electric shock could
Electrical Incidents and Prosecutions (July 2022)
Electrical incidents and prosecutions since our last newsletter are from NSW, Victoria and New Zealand are summarised below. Employers and workers are encouraged to ensure
Toolbox Talk Videos
We have developed the first four of our toolbox talk videos. Our aim with these videos is to get some discussion happening on the topics
Electric Shocks at Marinas
There is an increased risk of injury or death from electric shock at marinas due to the decreased body resistance from water or that a
WA – Electrical Incident Investigations
The new Western Australian Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 has specific requirements for Electrical Supervisors at Schedule 26 for the investigation and reporting
Electrical LV Testing Safely
Chris Halliday presented this paper at the 2022 Mines Electrical Safety Conference in Brisbane. You can watch the presentation or read the paper following: Much
Electrical Incidents and Prosecutions (May/June 2022)
Some research shows that the 35 to 44 year old age group is the most vulnerable group of workers. The two report deaths below supports