Worksafe Victoria has recently released a new version of an industry standard (first published in 2002), relating to practical guidance on safeguarding construction workers and the general public from electrocution and electric shock on construction site. Read Full Article
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Problems with Insulation Scheme Safety Inspections
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Insulation installers and industry groups are worried that the Government's safety inspections are being carried out by people who are not properly trained. Read Full Article
National Broadband Network Safety Concerns
Friday, April 23, 2010
Network activity across the state was stopped for about two weeks in March. This stoppage is due to fears over the Federal Government's National Broadband Network has been hit with safety problems, with construction suspended in Tasmania after a worker received an electric shock. Read Full Article
WorkSafe warns on electrical safety
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
WorkSafe says there is still room for safety improvements on construction sites throughout mid-west Western Australia. Read Full Article
Electrical Hazards linked to Government Insulation Scheme
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Electricians group fears there could be more electrocutions unless the Federal Government removes foil products from its insulation rebate scheme. Read Full Article
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