
Is your gas heater safe. Be Sure.
Carbon monoxide could be spilling into your home while your gas heater is running. Be sure your gas heater is safe – have it serviced at least every 2 years by a qualified gasfitter.

Before you know it – lithium-ion battery safety
A lithium-ion battery fire can happen before you know it. Learn how to charge lithium-ion batteries safely.

Keeping you Energy Safe. Always.
The certificate of electrical safety is a legal document that makes the electrician accountable for the work they have completed – keeping you Energy Safe. Always.

Show your solar some love – solar safety
Your rooftop solar system sits outside in all kinds of weather. Poorly maintained systems can result in faults and increase risks like fire. To keep it running safely and efficiently, book a licensed electrician to service your solar system every 2 years.

Test. Reset. Protect.
Many house electrical fires are caused by old wiring that has degraded or is unable to cope with the demands of modern electrical equipment. Testing the safety switch on your switchboard will protect you from faulty wiring.

Electrical DDIY – Don't do it yourself
Doing your own electrical DIY may look easy, but it isn’t. You could kill or injure yourself, your family, or start a fire.

Look up and Live
Powerlines are part of our landscape – sometimes we don’t even notice they're there. With the sun in your eyes, or trees in your line of vision you may not see how close you are to powerlines.

Never work live
Life’s fragile. Don’t blow it. Never work live. Never work live on switchboards or any electrical installation. Always disconnect the electricity supply before starting work.

Know the drill before you grill
Dangerous barbecue fires involving LPG cylinders can lead to house fires – resulting in serious burns and damaged or lost family homes. To barbecue safely with LPG, know the drill.
Date: 12/07/2025 18:46
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