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Spring / Summer 2016 energysafe issue 45
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Cannon owners urged to check heaters
By Michelle Robertson , Senior Media and Communications Advisor
ESV has sent a safety notice to owners of Cannon inbuilt gas heaters who did not respond to an initial letter sent by the company in March warning of the risk of carbon monoxide ( CO ) spillage with some units .
ESV ’ s follow-up letter urged homeowners with Cannon Fitzroy or Canterbury inbuilt gas heaters manufactured between 20 March 2001 and 8 October 2009 to have their heaters checked for CO spillage .
Cannon is meeting the cost of the safety checks , and also providing compensation of up to $ 150 for heater owners who had their heaters checked following the initial safety notice that was issued in June 2015 .
Potential problems Laboratory testing suggests it may be possible that models manufactured in this time period under AGA Approval 6118 can produce potentially hazardous levels of carbon monoxide if the heater is subjected to certain conditions , including the operation of rangehoods and other exhaust fans .
This risk may be increased if the inbuilt heater has not been installed properly , or if it has not been serviced regularly , or if your house is tightly sealed .
Arrange a free check ESV strongly recommends owners of these heaters to contact Cannon to have them checked for carbon monoxide spillage at the company ’ s expense . Contact Cannon on 1800 035 410 to arrange a free safety check .
Click here to visit the Cannon website for more information
Apprentice electrocuted in Camberwell
By Michelle Robertson , Senior Media and Communications Advisor
An investigation is underway into the electrocution death of a 27-year-old apprentice electrician in Camberwell in August .
The third-year apprentice was allegedly working alone at a residential property when the accident happened .
It appeared the deceased man had removed some roof tiles to access electrical wiring in the roof space to install a smoke-detector to an existing circuit .
The man was found dead in the roof of the Toorak Rd home , which had been undergoing renovations . The exact cause of the incident has not been determined .
Guidelines regarding the supervision of apprentices can be viewed on the ESV website .