Safety Switches Australia
The staff at Safety Switches Australia are committed to safety and our goal is for every residential and commercial property to have a safety switch installed. Current regulations only state that all commercial business premises must have a safety switch installed and tested regularly. Our hope is that this will soon spread to the residential sector.During nearly 25 years in the industry we have seen many examples of how a simple safety switch installed at a minimal cost can save lives and property. A safety switch will protect you from faulty appliances, faulty wiring caused from age, damage (rodents), water ingress or potentional fire.
Safety Switches Australia offers an online tracking system for our larger clients. The online tracking system will give you instant access to your entire portfolio showing the history of every safety switch. You will save time and money with everything in the one place. Enquire today.
Contact our staff today to have your safety switch installed.
NSW Regulations
Did you know that on 18th February 2011 WorkCover Authority of New South Wales implemented new regulations regarding safety switches in the workplace.From 18th February 2011 all workplaces will be required to install a safety switch, (also called a residual current device) for powerpoints to protect workers against the risk of serious injury or fatality from an electric shock. The legislation also requires that the safety switch is tested by a competent person to ensure they are operating correctly.
The new rules also mean that high-risk portable electrical equipment and electrical equipment used in hostile conditions are protected by a safety switch. Examples of high risk portable electrical equipment include:
- Hand-held electrical equipment such as circular saws, angle grinders, hair dryers or commercial kitchen appliances
- Portable equipment that is moved while in operation such as floor polishers, vacuum cleaners and portable lighting
- Electrical equipment that could be moved between jobs such as extension leads, power boards, audio visual equipment or welding machines
REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Why use Safety Switches Australia?One of the main priorities for a landlord is keeping their investment safe and having a property manager that takes this seriously whilst managing the landlords income from this investment. By installing a safety switch and having it regularly maintained at a low annual fee your landlords will have peace of mind that not only is their investment safe but their tenant is safe as well. Safety Switches Australia can carry out inspections and testing on all properties on your rental roll at a low annual fee. Our on line tracking system ensures that at a glance you can see which properties have a safety switch and when it was last inspected. We are committed to providing a service that is easy to use at a low annual fee. Whilst it is not yet law for a rental property to have a safety switch installed, it makes sense to ensure the safety of your landlords investment and tenant.
Contact one of our experienced staff today for more information or request an information package.
BUSINESS OWNERS
On 18th February 2011 it became law for all workplaces to have a safety switch protecting all powerpoints. Under the new regulations businesses will have 12 months to protect portable electrical equipment and electrical equipment used in hazardous conditions with safety switches, and four years to protect all power points with safety switches. Safety switches are already required for construction and building sites.You may also be entitled to a rebate for the costs associated with installing a safety switch in your premises - follow this link to find out more: Safety solutions rebate.
Contact one of our experienced staff now to enquire about how we can help you comply with the new law.
