Practical articles covering testing requirements, compliance planning, reporting and safer workplaces.
The classification of a treatment space determines the electrical protections required. A body-protected electrical area is a patient area where...
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Thermal imaging may be included in an insurer’s risk-management conditions, but it is not a blanket annual rule for every commercial site.…
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For most sites, the practical answer to how often you should get a thermal scan on switchboards is annually. Higher-risk sites, such…
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Electrical compliance testing in Melbourne should follow the risks of the workplace and the equipment being used. AS/NZS 3760:2022 sets out a...
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First aid resupply is a site-specific process, not a one-size-fits-all refill. An office, warehouse and construction site can have different risks,...
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Portable fire extinguisher inspection standards help Victorian businesses understand how extinguisher selection, location and maintenance should be...
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Portable fire equipment testing Victoria workplaces need to plan includes testing fire extinguishers and fire blankets. A clear equipment list and...
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A site manager may have extinguishers across a warehouse, office and staff areas, each with different access and operating needs. Organising fire...
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Could a smoke alarm respond to a quick button test while still needing a more thorough check? Residential smoke alarm testing in…
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Did you know that by 20 March 2026, the voluntary reporting period for medical device adverse events officially ends, making mandatory reporting…
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Could your workplace safety switch fail in the millisecond you need it most? For many Victorian facility managers, Residual Current Devices (RCDs)...
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With WorkSafe Victoria completing 137 prosecutions in 2025 that resulted in $17,391,325 in total fines, the financial risk of a neglected electrical...
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Did you know that industry research has found one in four microwaves fail safety tests? In a busy Victorian staff kitchen, it's…
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Could your medical or dental clinic pass a surprise accreditation audit tomorrow if an inspector asked to see your latest certification for...
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True workplace safety in Victoria isn't just about the coloured tag attached to a power lead; it's about the robust system of…
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Did you know that electrical faults are responsible for roughly 40% of all commercial building fires in Australia each year? For many…
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If a small kitchen fire broke out today, are you certain the fire blanket on your wall is actually fit for purpose,…
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Your fire safety strategy is only as effective as your last fire equipment inspection. While it's easy to view compliance as a…
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If a power failure occurs, your exit signs have exactly 90 minutes to prove they're functional, or your evacuation strategy fails. It's…
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Could a single overlooked power lead or a faulty microwave be the factor that brings your Melbourne facility to a standstill? While…
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