Electrician installed chargers near exposed lead-acid battery bank Risk of chargers igniting hydrogen produced by recharging batteries Electrician also submitted incorrect compliance documents A South West electrician has been ordered to pay $11,000 in fines and costs for a dangerous installation that could have caused a hydrogen explosion. Following prosecution by Building and Energy, the...

Electric shock risks from unearthed spit motor Flaming Coals SPG1500 1.5m dual-fuel spit with 100kg electric rotisserie Prohibition of sale, hire and use WA’s energy safety regulator has banned the sale, hire and use of a large spit rotisserie barbecue due to electric shock risks. Building and Energy’s statewide prohibition applies to the SPG1500 F laming Coals 1.5m dual fuel (gas and charcoal)...

The WA Government is transferring responsibility for power and water services in 141 remote Aboriginal communities from the Department of Communities to State-owned utilities Horizon Power and Water Corporation respectively. The WA Government want to ensure everyone has access to safe, efficient, and reliable power and water services. The transfer is the first step to ensure residents receive the...

Unqualified employee told to follow a script and manual to upsell electrical work Bonus scheme encouraged sales of electrical safety packages for at least $4,000 Vulnerable consumers told their homes and families were unsafe Pascoes Maintenance Group Pty Ltd has been fined $75,000 for instructing an unqualified employee to assess electrical installations as part of an “upselling” sales strategy...