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Company fined $150,000 for failing to adhere to electrical safety regulations
A significant sentence was handed down in the Cleveland Magistrates Court, following an incident where a worker was electrocuted due to a company's failure to adhere to safety duties.
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Media release
Sparkie fined $10,000 for live switchboard in Sunshine Coast classroom
An electrician has been fined $10,000 after leaving a live switchboard exposed in a classroom placing students who were present at significant risk.
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Media release
Electric shock results in $85,000 fine for aquatic centre
A council run aquatic centre was fined $85,000 in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court following an incident where a worker contacted overhead powerlines with a pool-cleaning tool.
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Ministerial media release
Stronger electrical safety laws proposed for Queensland
The Queensland Government has outlined proposals to further strengthen the state’s electrical safety laws, following a review of the Electrical Safety Act 2002.
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Media release
Queensland energy supplier fined $300,000 after powerline fatality
A Queensland-based energy supplier has been fined $300,000 in a decision handed down last week in the Rockhampton Magistrates Court.
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Media release
Electrician prosecuted for unsafe electrical work in ceiling spaces
A former qualified electrician, who operated as a sole trader, has been fined $40,000 in the Brisbane Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to three charges relating to failing to comply with an electrical safety duty.
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Media release
Unlicensed electrical apprentice fined $45,000 for illegal, dangerous work
An unlicensed electrical apprentice has been fined $45,000 in the Richlands Magistrates Court for non-compliant and unsafe electrical work in South East Queensland between November and December 2020.
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Media release
Calling all sparkies - connect with us for Electrical Safety Week
Kickstart your September with Electrical Safety Week 2023 a series of events for electrical industry leaders, workers, contractors and apprentices.
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Media release
Electrical Safety Office director awarded by Standards Australia
Electrical Safety Office director awarded national W.R Hebblewhite Medal. Brian Richardson acknowledged for his contribution and foresight to safety.
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News article
Unlicensed sparkie cops $40,000 fine for illegal electrical work
A sole trader has been fined $40,000 for performing unlicensed electrical contracting and unsafe electrical work.