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STAY SW!TCHED ON!

You can never be too safe around electricity. 
Whether working at home or spending time with family, it pays to be Switched On!
Each year in Australia, there are around 20 deaths from electrocution, with more than half occurring in the home. With this statistic in mind, it's important we all stay 'Switched on' to electricity safety around the home!

To get started, choose a topic below for more information

Washing hands
Shocks & tingles
Don't ignore a shock or tingle when touching a tap, appliance, power point or any other component at home, it's a warning sign that something is wrong.
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Storm safety
Be prepared ahead of time for potential severe weather including thunderstorms and damaging wind gusts which can cause significant damage to the electricity network and interrupt your power supply.
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Reconnecting after floods & storms
Storms and floods can cause your electricity to disconnect. Find out how to safely reconnect if this happens.
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DIY around the home
When preparing for a DIY project at home, always include electrical safety in your planning. 
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Safety switches & surge protectors
Protect yourself and your home by installing safety switches and surge protectors. 
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Solar panel safety
Renewable solar power is now an option for more households, but have you ever considered how to stay safe around them?
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Trees near powerlines
When trees come into contact with powerlines they can spark fires, cause power surges and widespread outages. It's important to understand the steps to take to reduce this risk. 
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Private poles
Often, property owners are responsible for electrical assets on their property; this includes private poles and powerlines. Have you considered your responsibilities as a property owner?
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Power outages
Find out why power outages typically occur, how to get your power reconnected, and tips for navigating extended power outages.
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Activity Sheets

You're never too young to learn! Download our activity sheets to help your kids better recognise unsafe situations and what to do if you find yourself in a dangerous situation involving electricity.
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Electricity Safety Week

Electricity Safety Week is designed to teach children to stay safe around electricity both at home and outdoors. It’s a week we shine a spotlight on safety and this year runs from 4-8 September 2023.
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Home safety checks

Whether you've just purchased a home, or you've been living there for years home safety checks by a licenced electrician will ensure your wiring is up to scratch.
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Understanding electricity

It powers the world around us but have you ever wondered what it is, who discovered it, and where it got its name? Learn more about the history of electricity.
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IN AN EMERGENCY CALL 000

You might also contact your local electricity distributor.