A man was killed while working on powerlines in Sydney’s Lower North Shore. Paramedics were called to the scene where their attended to the man before transporting him to Royal North Shore Hospital in a critical condition. He died the…
A man was killed while working on powerlines in Sydney’s Lower North Shore. Paramedics were called to the scene where their attended to the man before transporting him to Royal North Shore Hospital in a critical condition. He died the…
A vulnerable group of workers who require extra attention, especially when dangerous activities are underway are apprentices which is why Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is reminding all employers about the importance of supervision of these vulnerable workers during flood…
People in Queensland were recently reminded by Ergon Energy to be cautious when working in their yards due to the risks of contact with underground or overhead electrical cables around properties. Whether pruning trees or cutting bushes, painting roofs or…
Ergon Energy in collaboration with Energex have launched a Queensland-wide electrical safety campaign to address the high number of dangerous incidents involving contacts with overhead, fallen and underground power-lines. The campaign called ‘Take Care, Stay Line Aware’ is aimed at…
WorkSafe Victoria is once again reminding businesses, contractors and workers about the importance of safety when working with live switchboards or circuits. Employers must also be especially careful about the safety of apprentices. These young workers must be properly trained…
While Australia’s electrical safety standards are among the most stringent in the world, there is always room for improvement, particularly when you take into account the recent tragic events within homes and buildings. In the months ahead, we will see…
EnergySafe issued a reminder about the hazards of working in roof spaces. Whether you’re on the work site or at home doing D-I-Y improvements, it’s important to understand how to avoid the risks associated with roof spaces. Director of Energy…
Remember to be cautious around appliances this winter – is the message from Essential Energy to all its customers. Given that 40 per cent of all fire fatalities occur in winter, according to statistics from Fire and Rescue NSW, its…
Friday 28 April was the World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers’ Memorial Day. Held annually, this year it coincided with Safe Work Australia’s World Day for Health and Safety at Work. One of the messages of…
WorkSafe ACT inspectors together with inspectors from SafeWork NSW conducted a week long operation targeting commercial and residential construction sites on both sides of the border. The operation, run between 6-12 April focussed on height safety, electrical safety, correct paperwork…