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…
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Worksafe Victoria Warns Of The Dangers Of Working On Live Switchboards Or Circuits
Posted in Blog Tagged with: apprentices, Building Site, construction, electrians, Electrical Safety, electricity, tradies, training, whitecard, worksafe
Identify Powerlines before Beginning Work on Construction Sites
Essential Energy recently issued a reminder to tradespeople about an important issue, working safely around electrical hazards. The company reminded all tradespeople, scaffolders and other construction workers to be aware of the potential electrical hazards on worksites and to stay…
Posted in Industry Updates Tagged with: building, construction, Construction workers, electricity, tradespeople, white card, whs, Work health and safety
Importance of taking Precautions near Overhead Power lines
An accident which took place on a site in the English suburb of Cottesmore highlights the importance of taking the necessary precautions when working near overhead power lines. The company involved was warned by their QS that there was a…
Posted in Blog, White Card News Tagged with: electricity, electrocution, Hazelton Homes Ltd, Overhead Power lines, Precautions
