Safety
-
Check Rinnai Energysaver for carbon monoxide risk
Energy Safe Victoria is calling on those using Rinnai Energysaver heaters with combined horizontal/vertical on-wall flue systems to contact the supplier to ensure they are not ... -
Calls intensify for ban on lethal engineered stone
Unions, along with medical professionals and health and safety experts, have amplified their call for a full ban on all engineered stone products that contain deadly ... -
Blitz highlights safety issues on both sides of the border
WorkSafe Victoria and SafeWork NSW visited 59 construction sites in Albury and Wodonga from 28-30 March as part of a joint operation to boost workplace safety. ... -
Rise in Powerline Incidents
Energy Safe Victoria is calling on the community, particularly heavy machinery operators, to take better care around powerlines following a 21% increase in incidents in 2022. ... -
LPG Gas Leak Leaves Woman in Hospital
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is reminding Victorians to ensure they check their LPG cylinder connections and only use hoses and fittings provided with approved appliances after ... -
$10,000 Donation to Help Fight Against Asbestos
The Asbestos & HAZMAT Removal Contractors Association (AHRCA) has presented Advocacy Australia with a cheque for $10,000 at the Master Builders Association of NSW to support ... -
Company Fined After Worker Killed by Pressurised Pipe
A fire suppression company has been convicted and fined $450,000 after a worker suffered a fatal injury when he attempted to remove a metal ‘test cap’ ... -
Rooftop Solar Panel Fires: Check Systems Regularly
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is reminding Victorians using solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to have them serviced every two years, following three house fires over the past ... -
Perth City Goes Red to Support Mental Health in Construction
Multiple landmarks across the City of Perth will be lighting up red this December, in support of construction workers across Western Australia. After a tough and ... -
Tackling Illegal Asbestos Removal
The Australian Government has developed a new guide in conjunction with councils to combat illegal asbestos disposal. The publication of the guide coincides with the launch ...
