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25.01.2022 You get what you pay for... https://youtu.be/FwhwkilD1FE

25.01.2022 Risk from battery powered devices mounted near electrical equipment Battery powered devices such as energy monitoring systems (pictured below), timeclocks or communication equipment, if not maintained, can leak an alkaline substance onto equipment located below, creating a potential electric shock hazard and damaging equipment. You should be aware of and control this risk when working on switchboards and meter panels near unmaintained battery powered devices.... If batteries have leaked, make note of the extent of the leakage and ensure suitable controls are in place to eliminate the shock hazard and chemical exposure. This may include advising the owner to have the device and associated cabling removed. To avoid the risk to equipment and people, unused battery powered devices should have their batteries removed, be located so that battery leakage does not endanger other electrical equipment or be removed (including any associated cabling). The ESO is currently advising electricity meter installers and retailers they should not install meters below battery powered devices. Further information For more information on electrical safety, visit electricalsafety.qld.gov.au. Facebook Facebook Follow us on Facebook for up to the minute safety news, updates and events for the electrical industry.

24.01.2022 Two years ago Federal Police raided union offices in full view of the national media, who had been tipped off about the raids. On Friday, the Federal Court ruled that the Registered Organisations Commission did not have reasonable grounds to organise the AFP raid of the AWU offices. These raids should never have happened. The raids were not justified and were used as a political weapon against unions. ... If the Ensuring Integrity Bill becomes law, the same Registered Organisations Commission who organised these discredited raids, will be given the power over a unions very existence. If it becomes law it will allow unprecedented harassment of unions and the people workers elect to lead them. It will give employers more power at a time when wage theft is rampant, pay rises are nowhere to be seen and too many people are forced into insecure work. The so-called Ensuring Integrity Bill must be opposed. The people who can stop this Bill are crossbench Senators. We need you to contact Senators from the Jacqui Lambie Network, Centre Alliance and One Nation via Facebook. Senator Jacqui Lambie Senator Rex Patrick Senator Stirling Griff Senator Pauline Hanson Senator Malcolm Roberts Polite messages only please. Our message is stronger if we all keep our contact with Senators polite and respectful. Remember, these laws do not apply to banks or business. These laws single out unions and make it harder for workers to stand up to employers who do the wrong thing. This is about silencing working people and making it harder for workers to win pay rises. Thats what Senators need to hear. Can you contact them? In unity, Michele ONeil ACTU President http://www.australianunions.org.au/ Authorised by S. McManus, ACTU Secretary. Australian Unions L4 365 Queen St, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia This email was sent to [email protected]. To stop receiving emails, click here. You can also keep up with Australian Unions Team on Twitter or Facebook.

23.01.2022 Scott Morrisons union busting bill will soon be voted on in the Senate. The fate of the bill is expected to be decided by a handful of votes. We need you to email key Senators to stop Scott Morrisons attack on working people and our unions.... Senators will have the opportunity to either stand up for your rights or deny them. Scott Morrisons union busting bill is extreme, unnecessary, and will make it harder for workers to win pay rises and protect their jobs. This is about silencing working people and making it harder for all workers to win pay rises and fight rampant wage theft. Will you call on Senators to stand up for workers? All workers in Australia benefit from the work of unions. If unions are shut down or silenced, who will stand up to the powerful, make sure workers get their rights and fight to improve workers rights? You might have heard that some Senators are trying to negotiate amendments to the union busting bill. The bill shouldnt be amended, it should be blocked. We need to be loud, clear and polite: Ask the Senate to stand up for working people and stop Scott Morrisons union busting bill. In unity, Michele ONeil ACTU President http://www.australianunions.org.au

23.01.2022 Safety observers essential for live electrical work A safety observer must be used when there is no reasonable alternative to performing energised electrical work (live work). The only exception to not requiring a safety observer is when the live work consists only of testing and a risk assessment shows there is no serious risk associated with the proposed work. Although safety observers must be trained in low voltage switchboard rescue and CPR, their primary role is to ensur...e incidents do not occur in the first instance. To achieve this, the safety observer must: have a clear understanding of the work being performed and the risks associated with that work be positioned such that they can clearly observe the work and warn workers of danger have the authority to stop the work before the risks become too high not carry out any other work or function that compromises their role as a safety observer be able to communicate effectively with all workers involved not be responsible for observing more than one task at a time. If live work is being performed in the work basket of an elevating work platform, the safety observer must not be situated in the basket. If two or more electrical workers are undertaking the live work, there needs to be a safety observer for each worker. A safety observer should not be regarded as the sole control measure for live work and must be used in conjunction with a well-documented safe work method statement for the live work, appropriate tools, testing equipment and personal protective equipment. Although the requirement for safety observers only applies to live work, a safety observer should also be considered as part of the risk assessment when working near exposed live electrical parts, such as: fault finding in a switchboard, where there are high prospective fault currents installing or replacing components in a switchboard performing complex fault finding. REMEMBER Dont take the chance! Whenever possible always turn off the power. Further information For more information on safety observers for live work, visit electricalsafety.qld.gov.au Facebook Facebook Follow us on Facebook for up to the minute safety news, updates and events for the electrical industry.

22.01.2022 You get what you pay for...

21.01.2022 Switchboard arc flash burns prompt urgent safety warning Following yet another arc flash injury caused by failing to test a circuit before work started in a switchboard, the Electrical Safety Office is issuing an urgent callout to electrical workers - its time to reset your safety focus and test before you touch. The ESO is investigating three other serious electrical incidents where electrical workers received significant arc flash burns working on or near energised equipme...Continue reading

21.01.2022 Take care with switchboard wiring Electrical workers and contractors should take care when locating meter wiring and other cables in switchboards. The clearance between hinged escutcheon panels and the neutral and earth links on some switchboards can be quite small. Energy Queensland has advised of many incidents where active meter wiring has short circuited against neutral and earth links when the escutcheon panel is closed, damaging the conductor insulation and resulting in... the operation of the service fuse. These incidents can cause electric shock or arc flash injuries to workers, and can result in significant property damage and expensive callout fees to replace blown service fuses. You can avoid them by taking the time to fully consider the layout of your switchboard wiring, particularly cables that might move when you close a hinged panel. As every switchboard is different, you will need to assess the best approach when selecting and installing wiring systems. For example, one practical method to make switchboard wiring safer is to use the supplied cable tie access points to hold cables clear of anything that could damage the cable insulation. For more information refer to the Wiring Rules section 3.3.2.6 Mechanical damage and section 3.3.2.8 Other mechanical stresses. The below images are examples of poor installation practices and depict building wire in contact with or near the neutral bar. The Electrical Safety Office continues to conduct audits of switchboards and smart meter installations and will take compliance action where necessary. When working on switchboards you must ensure your work meets the requirements of the Wiring Rules, and the work is performed safely with consideration for both electrical and asbestos-related hazards.

20.01.2022 Electrical worker loses licence for 10 years The Electrical Licensing Committee disqualified a negligent electrical contractor from holding an electrical work licence for a period of 10 years. The electrical sole trader was previously directed by the committee to undergo an assessment of his competency under section 64c of the Electrical Safety Act 2002 and was deemed competent in June 2019. After the assessment, the committee received new referrals in July 2019 of electrical...Continue reading

18.01.2022 If you are thinking about DIY electrical without a licence...here is some interesting facts about getting an electric shock on the human body...besides the obvious of burning your own home down https://youtu.be/BBt4WK3FHmM

18.01.2022 Christian Porter is right now trying to convince the cross bench Senators to pass the Ensuring Integrity union busting Bill. Please call their office in Canberra and ask them to just say no. We need you to help us stop it. Please contact them now. Senator... Phone Number Jacqui Lambie Tas (02) 6277 3614 Rex Patrick SA (02) 6277 3785 Stirling Griff SA (02) 6277 3128 Pauline Hanson - Qld (02) 6277 3184 Malcolm Roberts - Qld (02) 6277 3694 This is a shocking law that allows unions to be shut down for late paperwork. A demerits points system is being considered where a simple administrative error can result in unions being shut down and leaders sacked. Imagine if politicians had a demerits points system - misusing travel allowances or wrong paperwork would have the politician sacked and their party shut down. Its the same for employers. If the same law applied, only three instances of wage theft would see a company shut down. The Senators need to know Christian Porter is selling them a pup and every union across the country will be under threat if they pass it. Michele ONeil ACTU President

15.01.2022 New electrical contractor licence eligibility requirements New eligibility requirements for qualified technical persons (QTP) and qualified business persons (QBP) are now in full effect and apply to all new electrical contractor licence applications. This includes applications resulting from changes to business structures, such as changing from trading as an individual to operating as a company. To ensure a smooth transition you need to ensure your nominated QTP and QBP are s...till eligible before changing your business structure. If your QTP/QBP are employees and they leave the business you must advise the Electrical Safety Office within one month and nominate new qualified persons who meet the new eligibility requirements. To avoid licence suspension, you should consider having other employees trained who can be nominated without delay. This additional training provides you with a more competent workforce while preventing unnecessary business interruptions.

13.01.2022 Update to manuals, guides and standards Western Power Please see updates to the following documents: Restructured Distribution Substation Plant manual (DSPM) https://westernpower.com.au//distribution-plant-substatio/... New Distribution Customer Connection Requirements (DCCR) https://westernpower.com.au//distribution-customer-connect Amended Underground Distribution Schemes Manual (UDS)https://westernpower.com.au//underground-distribution-sche Amended WA Distribution Connections Manual (WADCM) https://westernpower.com.au//wa-distribution-connections-m These changes have come as a result of the withdrawal and replacement of the Distribution Substation Manual (DSM) with the creation of two new documents being the Distribution Customer Connection Requirements (DCCR) and the Distribution Substation Plant Manual (DSPM). The benefits of this restructure include: Orientation of the DSPM to related engineering and design documentation. Single point of reference for all distribution connection, supply and generation arrangements. Replication of current industry and network practices. Alignment with network safety management requirements. Production and publication of the DSPM and the associated DCCR ensures continued network and customer compliance with regulatory and network requirements in conjunction with a clearer understanding of network engineering requirements and connection conditions. This email was sent by [email protected], Western Power, 363 Wellington Street, Perth WA 6000 to [email protected]

13.01.2022 Please find attached a Bulletin from NT WorkSafe addressing the requirements for Grid Protection Devices on solar PV installations over 30 KW. NT WorkSafe has researched these requirements for both large installations and for the gradual infill of housing developments with solar, that when the limit of 30 KW is exceeded using one connection point to the electricity grid, a Grid Protection Device is required to control the solar PV generation.... The following bulletin is released advising persons responsible for these development of the requirements for Grid Protection Devices when the total PV installation exceeds 30 KW. Experience shows that this matter is not being fully realised and is potentially a cause of concern with retro-fitting as to how to achieve the communication between the Grid Protection Device and the PCEs. Our approach will be to make the information generally available to developers, contractors and estate managers, followed by closer attention to existing installations. Should you require further detail or clarification of the detail, please contact me. Reg Dwyer Senior WorkSafe Inspector Electrical (08) 89995114 redirects to mobile NT WorkSafe Department of the Attorney-General and Justice Northern Territory Government Building 3, Darwin Corporate Park 631 Stuart Highway, Berrimah NT 0828 GPO Box 1722, Darwin NT 0801 Ph: 1800 019 115 Web: [email protected] The new AS\NZS 3000:2018 Wiring Rules has been published. and has come into effect on 1st January 2019. The information in this e-mail is intended solely for the addressee named. It may contained legally privileged or confidential information that is subject to copyright. If you are not the intended recipient you must not use, disclose copy or distribute this communication. If you have received this message in error, please delete the e-mail and notify the sender. No representation is made that this e-mail is free of viruses. Virus scanning is recommended and is responsibility of the recipient.

13.01.2022 Together united we will never be divided...

12.01.2022 How the Wheatstone LNG plant works... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=s9oMknya7Rg

12.01.2022 Electrical safety codes of practice 2020 Continued guidance on electrical safety standards remains available following the automatic expiry of three electrical safety codes of practice on 1 January 2020. Incorporating minor amendments following reviews for technical accuracy, useability and readability, supplemented by targeted consultation with key stakeholders, the three expiring codes of practice have been re-made with effect from 2 January 2020, as:... Electrical Safety Code of Practice 2020-Electrical Equipment Rural Industry Electrical Safety Code of Practice 2020-Working Near Overhead and Underground Electric Lines Electrical Safety Code of Practice 2020-Works. This ensures there is no gap in coverage between expiry of the old codes and commencement of the new codes. The result is continued guidance for industry and workers on electrical safety standards for the use of electrical equipment in the rural industry, for working near overhead and underground electric lines, and for the works of an electricity entity. Further information Further electrical information can be found at electricalsafety.qld.gov.au

10.01.2022 Attention all cablers, you are now able to now move a larger range of nbn services under the recently released Authority to Alter Facilities in Residential and Small Business Premises. The nbn Authority to Alter will allow registered cabling technicians to make a range changes to nbn equipment within an end users premises without seeking prior permission from nbn. Such changes may include rewiring a home in order to move a Network Termination Device (NTD) from one room t...Continue reading

10.01.2022 You get what you pay for..

10.01.2022 Scott Morrison is trying to convince the Senate to pass his Ensuring Integrity Bill: the most anti-union law we have seen in generations. Have your say and tell us why this law must be stopped. This law would give the Liberal Government and big business the power to interfere in how unions run, to seek to disqualify union officers and give them the ability to try to shut down unions and stop them from merging.... By undermining the most basic rights of working people and their unions, this law will make it harder to win pay rises and keep workplaces safe and will make it easier for bosses to get away with wage and superannuation theft. When unions are under attack, all working people suffer. This Bill can be stopped. It will be up to Senators from a range of political parties to vote against it. They are now having an inquiry into the Bill. We need you to speak up about why this Bill should be stopped. Please visit this website by Wednesday 27th August and tell us why this law must be stopped. In unity, Michele ONeil ACTU President http://www.australianunions.org.au/

09.01.2022 All old houses are a ticking time bomb...all it takes is an Electrical inspection I do for $250 to make sure your family & investment is safe

09.01.2022 New standard for renewable energy battery storage installations AS/NZS 5139 Electrical installationsSafety of battery systems for use with power conversion equipment outlines safety requirements for installation of renewable energy battery storage equipment. The Electrical Safety Office investigated a fire in a battery installation in a home in December 2018 that caused significant damage. The battery installation was of poor design and there have been other fires in battery... systems throughout Australia. While such fires are not epidemic in Australia, they highlight a need for consistent application of requirements for battery storage installations. Designers and installers in Queensland have a duty under the Electrical Safety Act 2002 to ensure their battery storage installs are, as far as is reasonably practicable, electrically safe. As such the information in AS/NZS 5139 should be considered immediately for new battery storage installations. This standard should be read in conjunction with other relevant standards including AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules, AS/NZS 4777 series for grid connect systems or AS/NZS 4509 series for standalone systems. AS/NZS 5139 will be referenced in AS/NZS 3000 in due course. This new standard provides: requirements for safe installation of battery systems connected to power conversion equipment (inverters) for the supply of power to an electrical installation a risk-based process to ensure appropriate installation methods are applied depending on identified hazards requirements for grid connected inverter energy system and standalone power system installations requirements if the battery system is constructed on site and used in conjunction with an inverter requirements if the battery system is a pre-assembled integrated battery energy storage system (BESS) (e.g. a pre-built battery and inverter integrated in one equipment enclosure) requirements if the battery system is pre-assembled battery system equipment (BS) (e.g. a self-contained pre-built battery box to be connected to an inverter) a substantial number of informative components so that the level of knowledge and understanding in this new field of technology and its application is increased. Designers and installers should consider using a pre-assembled integrated battery energy storage system (BESS) and pre-assembled battery system equipment (BS) that are shown to comply with the Best Practice Guide: battery storage equipment electrical safety requirements, V1.0 2018. The installation requirements in AS/NZS 5139 are streamlined for equipment that complies with the guide. Independent evidence of battery equipment complying with the guide could be a certificate from an Australian accredited certifier or be on an industry association listing such as the CEC approved batteries list. Further information For more information on electrical safety, visit electricalsafety.qld.gov.au

08.01.2022 Use a licensed contractor...

07.01.2022 Debbie and Dan Kennedy Watch the new film, I love you, Dad The Dale Kennedy story. This new film shares the impact of Dales death on his family, friends and work mates. Debbie and Dans son Dale was working in a ceiling space when he died from an electric shock. Dale was only 20 and close to finishing his electrical apprenticeship. He was also a young father himself.... Debbie and Dan share their story to encourage workers (especially young workers), to voice their concerns if they see something that is unsafe, and to always turn the power off before working in a ceiling space. Lee Garrels Lee and Michaels son Jason was just 20 years old when he died at a construction site in Clermont in 2012. He had only been working there for nine days. Lee visits Queensland businesses as a Safety Advocate to highlight what its like to lose a son to a preventable workplace incident. Lee raises awareness of the importance of workplace safety and the need for effective communication between sub-contractors on construction sites, and appropriate supervision and supportive mentoring of young workers. Watch Jasons story. Request a free workplace visit Queensland businesses can request a free visit from a Safety Advocate. Safety Advocates: increase awareness about the importance of work health and safety highlight the personal impact that an injury can have on workers and their families prompt discussion about work health and safety encourage employers and workers to develop work health and safety solutions together. Request a free workplace visit Further information To find out more, watch their films and request a visit from Lee, Dan and Debbie visit https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/safety-advocates. Youll also find information and films for Safety Advocates Bill Martin, Jed Millen, Gavan McGuane, Garry Nichols, Julie and Don Sager, and Jodie and Mario Cocco. Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Update account | Privacy Copyright 2019. All rights reserved This email was sent by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, Office of Industrial Relations, Level 12, 1 William Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4000 Australia Telephone 1300 362 128 Website www.worksafe.qld.gov.au to [email protected]

04.01.2022 ELECTRICAL SAFETY ON SOLAR FARMS The Electrical Safety Office (ESO) and Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) have been auditing and investigating incidents on Queensland solar farms. 30 solar farms have been visited over the last 12 months with 67 notices issued. ESO Inspectors have issued improvement and infringement notices for unsafe isolation and securing and protection of cables, unlicensed work, earthing, marking and labelling, and testing. Electrical workers and electrica...Continue reading

02.01.2022 Dont do it yourself...

01.01.2022 Electrical work on high voltage equipment Following several high voltage isolation and access incidents, employers and electrical workers are reminded to ensure all workers involved in work performed under an Access or Test permit have signed onto the permit before work commences. Workers must have a clear understanding of:... the nature of the work isolation points the exact areas and equipment covered by the permit. All exposed parts must be treated as energised until they have been isolated and proven de-energised. Each high voltage exposed part must be earthed after being de-energised. Any changes to the access coverage of the permit must be communicated to all workers. All workers who have signed onto the permit must sign off before surrendering the permit. #acai_electrical

01.01.2022 Important information for all Electrical workers... https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au//managing-the-risks-of-hig