Under NSW law, certain electrical equipment needs to be regularly inspected and tested by a qualified person. The NSW Government’s WorkCover site went over some of the requirements in the workplace. For a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU), it is...
When a safety switch trips, follow these 13 key steps to identify the cause. 1. Try to turn the switch on. 2. If it remains on, the fault was likely temporary and no further work can be done at this...
Work Safe officials visit a Victorian workplace every 12 minutes and stiff penalties apply to businesses that breach electrical safety laws, explained Labor Fest DetroIt's Joseph Scott. Workplaces are required to provide a safe environment where all possible steps to...
Workplaces are full of electrical equipment, switches, cords and plugs that can present a potential hazard to employees. The Brisbane Electricians Network provided 4 tips on reducing the chance of death or injury from badly maintained electrical equipment. 1. Know the law....
If you’re trying to get to the bottom of an electrical problem you need a clear plan. Luckily, Ask The Electrician already have one laid out. 1. The first priority is safety. Only qualified electricians should carry out actual assessment and...
Testing and tagging is essential for ensuring the electrical appliances used in daily life are safe, wrote Acuara’s Louis Biller. Why do you need to test and tag? Regular testing will identify emerging risks caused by wear and tear and help prevent...
New workplace laws are in place covering the testing and tagging of electrical equipment, with most states implementing the changes this year. In an article by Safety Solutions, Sarah Allen of Appliance Tagging Services explained the revised requirements. The new WHS legislation...
Feeling less-than-lucky in love? Got a bit of a love/hate relationship with romance? You’re not alone. Anti-Valentine’s Day is here to make a statement, and singletons across the globe are set to spend 14 February celebrating themselves, their friendships, and...
deansnushallphotography If your wedding planning ‘to do’ list is about to run on to the third (fourth, or fifth) page, we hear you! It's easy to become overwhelmed by the number of things you need to do before the big...
You’ve agreed on a date, a location and a theme – things are getting real! – but for the soon-to-be-wed, one of the most important parts of the big day is having your nearest and dearest all in one...
Did your Christmas and New Year break include a ring box, something sparkly, and someone on one knee? If so, congratulations – 2020 is set to be your year! Now that you’ve had a couple of weeks to bask in...
While It's true that some wedding trends evolve year after year, it seems that when brides and grooms are on to something good, it tends to stick around for several seasons. And why not? So many of the beautiful, elegant...
