Electrical Safety

This section gives you tips on electrical safety, where the danger areas lie and how to avoid them.

• energex weather widget
  The Weather Widget offers real time weather updates, four day forecasts, as well as instant access to regional forecasts and storm alerts. It’s easy to download and use, and fits perfectly with your busy life.
• energex 2008 calendar
  ENERGEX's new 2008 calendar is now available to download.
• our health, safety, environment and community policy
  The safety of everyone including employees, contractors, customers and the community is our strongest value.
• electrical appliances
  If you have electrical appliances that are not maintained properly, then you and your family may be at risk of an accident. Watch out for the signs that an electrical appliance may be faulty.
• safety tips for kids
  The ENERGEX Switched ON kids’ site is a fun way to learn about electrical safety. Check out our safety section and learn some basic electrical safety tips. Play the Safety House game. Learn about appliance safety and how to stay safe during a storm.
• stay safe tips
  There are a number of issues you need to consider to ensure you ‘stay safe’ around electricity. Follow our safety tips and reduce the risk of an electrical accident.
• storm safety
  Secure little things around your home. Check your home for anything that can be picked up by strong winds. Loose items like these can be tossed into powerlines, causing blackouts and forcing powerlines to the ground where they are extremely dangerous.
• look up and live
  It is essential to take care around powerlines. There are important guidelines to follow when you work near overhead powerlines, especially for people working in rural areas.
• safety links
  For your convenience, we have listed a number of sites relating to the safety. You can also email us if you have any questions regarding safety.