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Understanding the compliance and enforcement framework under the Electrical Safety Laws
The new Electrical Safety Act and Regulations introduces new compliance requirements specific to the Northern Territory, in additional to a number of new compliance and enforcement powers for the Electrical Safety Regulator, Electrical Safety Inspectors and the Minister responsible for electrical safety.
This recording of a webinar presented during Electrical Safety Week covers:
- Compliance requirements that are in addition to the AS3000 Wiring Rules
- New apprentice supervision requirements.
- New compliance and enforcements powers
- Improvement notices
- Direction to rectify defective electrical work
- Prohibitions
- Electrical safety direction
- Ministerial notices, codes of practice and recall orders.
- The role of the new Electrical Safety Board and Disciplinary Committee
- The disciplinary process for electrical contractors and workers.
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Overview of the Electrical Safety Laws for homeowners and the general public
Переглядів 1021 годину тому
New electrical safety laws commenced in the Northern Territory on 1 July 2024. The new laws are designed to keep Territorians safe from electrical safety risks and prevent property damage. The new laws will apply wherever electricity is used, including private residences, workplaces and public spaces. The laws also apply to any person who could affect the electrical safety of others. This recor...
Electrical licences under the new Electrical Safety Act
Переглядів 2021 годину тому
The licensing scheme for the electrical industry has changed in the Northern Territory with the commencement of new electrical safety laws in July this year. The Electrical Worker and Contractors Act 1978 has been repealed and the Electrical Workers and Electrical Workers and Contractors Licensing Board has been abolished. Electrical licences are now issued under the Electrical Safety Act 2022 ...
Certificate of compliance requirements under the Electrical Safety Act 2022
Переглядів 2721 годину тому
Electrical contractors and workers are required to complete a certificate of compliance to certify the completed electrical work has been tested to be safe from electrical risks and complies with the electrical safety laws, and relevant standards. This recording of a webinar presented during Electrical Safety Week covers: - The new certificate of compliance requirements under the Electrical Saf...
Managing heat stress
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This heat stress presentation busts a range of heat stress and hydration myths with the latest science and feedback from NT worksites. You’ll hear about the dreaded heat hangover, heat stroke and all in between and take away new approaches to recognising and managing heat stress, specific to the NT. This presentation is delivered by Dr Matt Brearley as part of the Northern Territory Safe Work M...
Electrical Safety Week 2023
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This video is a recording of a Microsoft Team presentation for Electrical Safety Week held on 4 - 8 September 2023. The presentation mainly talked about solar PV system safety, and also touched on other electrical issues that are also common causes of fire in the home or workplace.
Don't Work Live. Mark and Belinda's story.
Переглядів 6622 роки тому
Don't work live is the story of Mark and Belinda, two electrical workers in the Northern Territory that survived an arc blast incident at a power station. This video is part of the Survive. Don't work live electrical safety campaign.
Risk control procedures for safe electrical work
Переглядів 4862 роки тому
This short video outlines the risk control procedures electrical workers should take for safe electrical work. Undertaking live electrical work on switchboards or any other live electrical infrastructure is not permitted in the Northern Territory. This video is part of the Survive. Don't work live electrical safety campaign.
Important information before you hire an electrician.
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Before you hire an electrician, watch this short video on the role you can play to protect the electricians health and safety. This video is part of the Survive. Don't work live electrical safety campaign.
Changes to the NT's Electrical Safety Laws
Переглядів 2782 роки тому
This video is a recording of a Microsoft Team presentation on the changes to the Northern Territory's electrical safety laws. The presentation was delivered on Friday 25 February 2022 prior to the passage of the Electrical Safety Bill 2021 through the Northern Territory Parliament. The information in this video was correct at the time of recording.
Combating the rise of musculoskeletal injuries in hospitality
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Within the hospitality industry workers may be involved in a wide range of physically repetitive and/or demanding work activities as food preparation, bed making, carrying trays, cleaning, prolonged standing or walking and stacking shelves. Statistics show there are a high number of injuries in this industry, particularly injuries that are characterized as body stressing. Body stressing contrib...
COVID 19: Impact on Workers Compensation - Information for Employers
Переглядів 1983 роки тому
During these unprecedented times of COVID-19, NT WorkSafe recognise the real and potential challenge for employers around their workers compensation obligations. This presentation will help answer questions such as: - how do I return my injured worker to work ? - how can my injured worker get the medical treatment needed ? - is JobKeeper going to affect my workers compensation premiums. This is...
COVID 19: Impact on Workers Compensation - Information for Workers
Переглядів 723 роки тому
COVID-19 has left many injured workers with uncertainty around their recovery from a workplace injury and the expectations from the employer and insurer. This presentation provides workers with answers to many frequently asked questions around workers compensation, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a recording of the webinar presented by Sally Tye as part of the Northern Territ...
Ergonomics in the home
Переглядів 3533 роки тому
Of course for many of us this year, our workplace has become our home. IPAR, a national work and health solutions provider, is presenting this webinar on home ergonomics, with tips on how to set yourself up at home for maximum comfort and productivity - in many cases using items that you will have around the house. This 45 minute interactive webinar will be delivered by Tamsin, Josh and Stuart,...
Workplace Hygiene Management During COVID-19
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COVID-19 has presented a series of challenges to our health, safety and business continuity. Whilst many of the recommendations for combatting this novel coronavirus are still being debated, the principles underpinning good workplace hygiene will still mitigate much of the risk, and provide a framework for managing this outbreak, and future pandemics. As businesses begin to reopen, particularly...
Driving in the Central Australian Outback
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Driving in the Central Australian Outback
Information for young workers
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Information for young workers
Working in the heat
Переглядів 17 тис.5 років тому
Working in the heat
Understanding your work health and safety responsibilities
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Understanding your work health and safety responsibilities
Understanding incident notification
Переглядів 17 тис.6 років тому
Understanding incident notification
7 simple steps to manage work health and safety
Переглядів 158 тис.6 років тому
7 simple steps to manage work health and safety
Visa workers - a guide to workers compensation
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Visa workers - a guide to workers compensation
Fitness for Work Medical Certificate - information for Doctors
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Fitness for Work Medical Certificate - information for Doctors
General information for Doctors
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General information for Doctors
Workers compensation - a guide for insurance brokers
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Workers compensation - a guide for insurance brokers
Aboriginal workers - workers' compensation
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Aboriginal workers - workers' compensation
Role of a Rehabilitation Provider
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Role of a Rehabilitation Provider
Not a croc - safety in the crocodile industry supply chain
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Not a croc - safety in the crocodile industry supply chain
Come Home Safely
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Come Home Safely
Improving safety outcomes in remote Arnhem Land
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Improving safety outcomes in remote Arnhem Land