Safety
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Company Fined After Roofing Incident
A Sydney-based business has been convicted and fined $150,000 after a worker was seriously injured while helping to replace roofing at a company job site in ... -
Keep Out of Harm’s Way When Keeping Warm
Victorians keeping warm in the cold months need to make sure they have their heaters serviced to reduce the risk of unintentional fire. The Victorian Building ... -
Look Before You Dig
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is investigating machinery operators after an excavator hit underground high voltage cabling causing a fire at a Shepparton school. ESV inspectors attended ... -
Stay Safe in Caravans, Warns Plumbing Regulator
Campers heading off on a weekend away need to make sure their caravans, campervans or camper trailers are safe and ready to use, the Victorian Building ... -
Remove Debris to Help Reduce Flooding
Victorians need to keep gutters clear to avoid water flooding their home during this wet winter weather, the state plumbing regulator warns. The Victorian Building Authority ... -
Keep Kids Protected from Scalding Hot Water this Winter
Hot water in baths and showers continue to cause serious burns and scalds to children around Australia each year. The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is urging ... -
Workplace Health & Safety Show: Sydney in September
Industry leaders and pioneering innovators will come together at Workplace Health & Safety Show 2022 in Sydney, sharing the latest news and research on technology and products ... -
Protecting Australian from asbestos and knowing your obligations
The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency has launched a new information campaign informing residential property buyers, sellers, renters and landlords of their responsibilities and rights when ... -
Test Safety Switches Annually, ESV Advises
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is encouraging Victorians to test their safety switches at least once a year to ensure they work. Electrical fires can be caused ... -
Family Survives Gas Scare
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) and Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) are calling on Victorians to ensure their open flued gas heaters are serviced at least once every ...
