New enclosure rating for solar PV system installations
29 October, 2020The Qld Electrical Safety Office advises that DC isolators in new solar PV installations must have their own dedicated enclosure for outdoor use and be IP56NW rated.
Calls for mandatory safety switches after shock incident
29 September, 2020Properly installed safety switches could have prevented almost all recent electric shock incidents in South Australia, new research has found.
$35K fine issued after excavator hits powerlines
18 September, 2020A conviction and a $35,000 fine have been handed down to a Victorian quarry, after a safety incident involving powerlines.
Safety blitz on unlicensed electrical work
08 September, 2020The Queensland Government has announced that it plans to crack down on unlicensed electrical operators, given the serious risk posed by illegal electrical work.
Electrician killed while working on house
25 August, 2020A self-employed electrician is believed to have been electrocuted while working on a house last week.
ESO looks to boost electrical safety awareness
19 August, 2020A series of electrical safety awareness sessions have been scheduled around regional Queensland, ahead of Electrical Safety Week (7–11 September).
Safety blitz on unlicensed electrical work
23 July, 2020A big crackdown on unlicensed electrical work is currently being undertaken by the Queensland Government.
Wiring error sees WA electrician fined $27K
22 July, 2020A North Perth electrician has been fined $27,000 for a potentially lethal wiring error at a building site in Rockingham.
Electrical safety guidance for building construction
24 June, 2020A new safety guide for electrical assets on building sites has been published by Building and Energy in WA.
Dinkle DPT DIN rail disconnect terminal blocks
13 May, 2020Dinkle DPT DIN rail disconnect terminal blocks are designed to provide efficient, safe disconnect and testing of current transformer (CT) and voltage transformer (VT) circuits.
Enerpac EWCE wire rope and cable cutters
14 January, 2020The Enerpac electrically powered EWCE wire rope and cable cutters are designed to reduce hazards and increase efficiency for a range of industries.
Blundstone Women's Safety Series boots
10 December, 2019Australian footwear brand Blundstone has combined the latest technology with design flair to launch a new range of safety boots specifically for women in the trades, building and construction industries.
Risk of battery-powered devices near electrical equipment
29 July, 2019Failure to maintain battery-powered devices such as energy monitoring systems, time clocks or communication equipment can create a potential electric shock hazard and may cause damage to electrical equipment.
Fluke 1000 V Insulated Hand Tools
13 June, 2019Fluke 1000 V Insulated Hand Tools are designed to keep workers safe in hazardous areas and are rugged enough to use in the toughest environments without breaking.
Narda RadMan 2 radiation monitor
26 April, 2019Narda Safety Test Solutions has developed the RadMan 2 for complex monitoring of current and future 5G and millimetre-wave technologies.
