Powerline Bushfire Safety

CLICK HERE to view the Powerline changes to reduce bushfire risk media release, Monday, 23 January 2012.

CLICK HERE to find out more about power outages and what you can do to be prepared.

CLICK HERE to find out more about the Victorian Government's work plan to reduce the risk of bushfires caused by powerlines in Victoria.

Government releases response to Powerline Bushfire Safety Taskforce report

The Victorian Government has released its response to the Powerline Bushfire Safety Taskforce report. 

CLICK HERE to read the PBST final report
CLICK HERE to read the government response
CLICK HERE to read the government press release

Comments sought for the draft Code of Practice of Electrical Safety for Work On or Near High Voltage Electrical Apparatus (The Blue Book) 2012

In Victoria, statutory electrical safety requirements are set out in the Energy Safety Act 2005, Electricity safety Act 1998 and associated regulations. This Code of Practice has been developed by the Electrical Safety Committee (ESC) which has been established under Section 8 of the Energy Safety Act 2005.

The purpose of this Code of Practice is to provide practical guidance in maintaining safe systems of work in relation to control of risks associated with work on or near or in the vicinity of high voltage electrical apparatus in Victoria.

Written comments on the draft Code are invited and should be sent to Loc Vuong, Energy Safe Victoria, PO Box 262, Collins Street West VIC 8007 or emailed to lvuong@esv.vic.gov.au, no later than 5pm on 20 February 2012.

CLICK HERE to download the draft Code.

Buying electrical or gas products online? Are they approved and safe for use?

Whether you're buying a gas or electrical product online or in a store, it's important to ensure that it's approved and safe for use in Australia.

Items purchased from overseas may not meet Australian safety standards or may not work with our electricity and gas systems. And the results could be disastrous with that online bargain costing you much more than you expected if it causes a fire or can't be installed.

CLICK HERE for more information.

Testing for CO spillage

ESV has produced a DVD for gasfitters to remind them of the correct way to test for CO spillage from gas heaters.

CLICK HERE to watch it online. To order a copy of the DVD, email info@esv.vic.gov.au

Gas info. sheet 36 - CO alarms for domestic use
Gas info. sheet 37 - CO measuring equipment
Gas info. sheet 38 - Using CO detection equipment

Safety review of advanced meters 

Energy Safe Victoria has completed its safety review of the Advanced Metering Installation (AMI) rollout across the state and the final report has been released.

CLICK HERE to read report

For further information on smart meters or their rollout, contact DPI's Customer Service Centre on 136 186.