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Your rehabilitation and return to work journey will be easier if you know your options, the steps to take, and who’s responsible for what.
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Arc flash safety - Mark's story

Hear from experienced electrician, Mark, who was badly burnt by an arc flash while working on a commercial switchboard. He spent three weeks in hospital and couldn't work for three months.
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Voltmeter measurements for foil insulation

Find out more about testing foil insulation for possible touch voltages.
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Electrical work in declared disasters

Doing electrical repair and reinstatement work within a declared disaster situation can be dangerous. Learn about the hazards and how to keep yourself and others safe.
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Energised electrical parts

Electrical work can put you at risk of contact with energised electrical parts. The risk of working near these parts can be as great as working on the parts themselves. Find out how to protect yourself and others from the risks.
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Identifying high voltage hazards

High voltage hazards present a high risk of death to workers and the public due to the massive quantities of energy that can be released. Understand the risks and how to protect yourself and others.
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Installing smoke alarms

From 1 January 2017 every Queensland residence must have interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms. There is a 10-year phased rollout.
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Battery energy storage systems (BESS)

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are using renewable energy to power more homes and businesses than ever before. If installed incorrectly or not safely commissioned, they pose serious safety risks. A BESS must be installed by a properly licenced electrician.
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Cathodic protection systems

Learn about the risks associated with cathodic protection systems and how to manage those risks, meet legal requirements and protect workers from electrical injury.
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Ceiling spaces

There are serious electrical safety and other risks involved with working in ceiling spaces. It’s important to understand and manage these before entering a ceiling.
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