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Editorial
Managing editor
Sharon Rainsbury
Editor
Michelle Robertson
Contributors
Michelle Robertson
Michael Weber
Laurie Devitt
Enzo Alfonsetti
John Stolk
John Murphy
Anthony Bottegal
David Crew
Len Varker
David Harrison
Steve Nolan
Jason Treseder
Vanessa Garbett
Editorial assistant
Janice Williams
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From the
editor
Two tragic deaths this year have highlighted
the dangers that can be posed by electricity
in our day-to-day lives.
The death of a young vegetation worker in
Highett in May is a reminder for all tradespeople to be
aware of the proximity of powerlines when at work.
You don’t get a second chance with
electricity and the death of this young man has
prompted ESV to launch a new awareness
campaign to remind vegetation workers and
landscapers to always Look up and live.
With the slogan Don’t put your life on the line,
the new campaign reminds vegetation workers
to always be aware of the proximity of powerlines
when cutting trees and to always ensure
appropriate branch control.
Always be aware of the No Go Zone rules
and the cutting and clearance requirements, and
contact the relevant distribution business if you’re
not sure if you should proceed with the job.
A few minutes to make a phone call could
save your life.
The death of a woman in New South Wales
in April has hig hlighted the dangers of cheap and
unapproved electrical products.
Sheryl Anerne Aldegu was using an
unapproved USB charger to charge her mobile
phone and the 28-year-old was subsequently
found dead in her Gosford home.
Everyone loves to find a bargain but if an
electrical product seems too cheap then chances
are it may not be approved or compliant with
Australian standards.
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Approved USB chargers can sell for up to $40
while the unapproved device that is believed to
have killed Sheryl was bought for just a few dollars
from a discount retailer.
Products go through rigorous safety checks
before they are approved so the extra few dollars
you spend buying approved products is an
investment in the safety of your family.
ESV is urging all Victorians to be vigilant about
the dangers of unapproved appliances and to
always look for a regulatory compliance mark
(pictured below left).
Our compliance officers are regularly out
auditing shops and online sellers, so please let us
know if you find a store selling products that don’t
display this symbol and we will investigate.
You can email us at [email protected].
And finally, thanks to everyone who gave us
feedback about the first online issue of EnergySafe
in April. It was great to receive so many positive
comments.
This issue of the magazine has been printed
but the online version still contains links and
electronic functionality.
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would any document. If you only want the content
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