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Electrical Safety news

* Ministerial Media Statement

2012-04

Electrical Safety Outlook - Issue 1 2012

ESO Outlook - Autumn edition

2012-03

Product recall Woolworths Ltd - Home Collection & Abode 2000W Oscillating Fan

Product recall for Woolworths Ltd - Home Collection & Abode 2000W Oscillating Fan

Product recall Envirolife 18 x 1w LED Par 38 Lamp - 22W

The recall covers the LED Lamp Bulb with the model number 18 x 1w LED Par 38 - 22W and •iMAAGE SKU: 499866 and •Neo Neon SKU: G0641.

Product recall PoolPower Australia Pty Ltd - Puresilk Pool Chlorinators and Chromatalyzers

The recall covers Pool Chlorinators and Chromatalysers manufactured under the “Puresilk” trade name by Clevaquip Pty Ltd

2012-02

Product recall Eltech Industries—ISO-MAX Solar Connect DC Isolator

The recall covers DC Isolator Switch for solar energy installations supplied by Eltech Industries

Product recall Wow Sight & Sound – Vue portable DVD player

This recall covers the portable DVD player under the brandname “Vue” with the model number VUESPD1020 and with serial numbers VUESPD102082011000001 to VUESPD102082011001000.

2012-01

Product recall Mack Branded Combination RCD & MCB (RCBO)

The recall covers the Safety Switches or Residual Current Devices that are combined with a Miniature Overcurrent Circuit Breaker (RCBO) with the ratings of 6kA, single pole plus neutral, 240 Volt, 30 mA, 18mm din-mounted AC type in 10A, 16A, 20A, 25A & 30A.

Product recall Sanyo Convection Grill Microwave Oven

The recall covers Sanyo brand convection grill microwave ovens with the model number EM-C8787B.

2011-12

Urgent recall on Christmas Ropelights sold at The Reject Shop

Queenslanders are being urged to check their Christmas lights following a nation wide recall.

2011-11

Hang the Christmas lights with focus on safety *

Queenslanders are being urged to play it safe when decking the halls with colourful Christmas lights this festive season.

FNQ residents urged to follow storm safety tips for generators *

Far North Queenslanders are being urged to be super vigilant when using portable generators during this summer’s storm and cyclone season.

2011-08

Gold Coast company pleads guilty to fatal insulation

Titan Insulation Pty Ltd pleaded guilty in the Brisbane Industrial Magistrates Court today over the death of an insulation installer in the ceiling of a home at Millaa Millaa on the Atherton Tableland, on 4 February 2010.

2011-07

New laws shine light on electrical safety

Retailers and wholesalers selling particular types of electrical equipment to the public in Queensland will be subject to new laws from 1 July 2011 to help protect homeowners and renovators.

2011-06

Stay safe and warm this winter

Caloundra business fined $20,000

Seventeen Mile Rocks business fined $24,000

2011-05

Play it safe with electrical tools this Easter *

Home handymen and women have been urged to stay safe this Easter by checking their electric tools before doing any work around the house.

2011-04

Forest Glen business fined $15,000 for using metal staples in ceiling insulation

2011-03

Machinery contacting overhead powerlines

Bligh Government leads the way on electrical safety *

The Bligh Government is continuing to lead the way in electrical safety, introducing new legislation in State Parliament today to improve safety for consumers.

Queensland first to adopt new electrical safety laws *

Queensland has become the first state or territory in Australia to adopt new laws that will better protect consumers who buy electrical equipment.

Take a trip to maximise electrical safety *

Queensland householders are being urged to undertake a “trip” to ensure they are safe from electrocution.

2011-02

Electrical generators can pose threat in cyclone clean-up

Electrical contractor self assessment audit package part 2

Free statewide seminars for technicians and appliance repairers

Fatality of Electrical Worker on 13 February 2011

2011-01

Electrical safety advice following recent floods

Charges laid over electrocution of insulation installer

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Last reviewed
25 November 2011
Last updated
9 March 2012

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