$35,000 fine after workers suffer electric shock
06 March, 2018A mango grower has been fined $35,000 for an incident where two of his pickers suffered an electrical shock.
Cirlock CLK-5 contractors lockout kit
01 March, 2018Contractor lockout kits have been put together especially for commercial tradespeople and contractors working on various sites.
3M Speedglas Welding Helmet 9002NC
01 September, 2017The Speedglas Welding Helmet 9002NC has a streamlined profile, with high-performing Speedglas TrueView optics and a head harness made for increased comfort.
Mascot four-way stretch lightweight trousers
27 July, 2017The Mascot four-way stretch lightweight trousers are made from stretch material that is flexible in all directions.
New on-the-spot fines for safety breaches around powerlines
19 July, 2017Queensland has introduced two new on-the-spot fines to make sure employers take steps to keep workers safe around powerlines.
Electrical industry alert — wiring split system air conditioners
19 July, 2017Energy Safe Victoria, an independent technical regulator for electricity, gas and pipeline safety in Victoria, has published an alert relating to wiring split system air conditioners.
Keeping electrical workers safe
05 July, 2017 by Simon Mouat, Vice President Energy, Schneider Electric AustraliaSafe Work Australia's latest statistics show that the electricity, gas, water and waste services industries ranked fifth worst on the list of worker deaths by industry of workplace in year-to-date 2017.
Honeywell Howard Leight Sync Wireless protective earmuffs
05 July, 2017Honeywell's new protective headsets are designed to allow workers to stay connected while continuing to protect hearing on noisy job sites.
Tips to prevent electrical shock
27 June, 2017 by Vania SilviaAccidental electrocution continues to be a significant cause of occupational death. Personnel need to be provided with adequate safety training courses and managers, particularly those running smaller companies, convinced of the need for safety training. Amongst the highest rates of occupational deaths are engineering, construction, mining, fishing, agriculture and the forestry industries.
Managing electrial risks
28 April, 2017Electrocution is one of the leading causes of death for construction workers and electricians.
Australian innovation improves electrical safety
24 April, 2017ABB Australia, in association with Legend Power Group, has designed and developed a magnetic insulating mat that acts as a barrier when placed over potentially live electrical components.
Twig Ex Intrinsically Safe lone worker man-down unit
30 March, 2017The Twig Ex Intrinsically Safe lone worker man-down unit is now IECEx compliant for Australia/NZ.
Asbestos awareness
10 November, 2016November is National Asbestos Awareness Month, a campaign to better educate tradies, home owners and renovators about the dangers of asbestos and how to encourage work practices that ensure safe management.
Arc flash exposure: are you really doing enough?
08 November, 2016 by Dannielle FurnessSince 2010, between four and nine electrical workers have lost their lives in Australia each year while on the job, with another one to two hundred presenting in emergency rooms suffering electricity-related injuries. These numbers remain static year in, year out — why is this still happening?
Fearless personal safety app
27 September, 2016Fearless, a mobile app developed by security monitoring provider Calamity, is a personal safety system that helps keep workers safe wherever they are. It is of particular benefit to lone workers.
