Energy Safe Victoria

Is your licensed electrician experienced in #solar installations? 🤔 ✅Choose licensed electricians who include their qualifications in their advertising ✅Ask to see their licensed before work starts Find a qualified pro' to service your solar 👉 go.vic.gov.au/45gn2Yg

⚠️Severe Weather Warning for damaging and locally destructive winds remains in place for much of Victoria. Strongest winds are expected in the #Melbourne area between 2-4am Monday. Coastal Hazard Warning also continues⚠️ #melbourneweather #melbweather

This WATCH & ACT - SEVERE WEATHER - Prepare To Take Shelter is current for North east ranges. Prepare to take shelter and be aware of potential hazards caused by the severe weather. Stay informed: emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

We’re moving office! 📦🚚💨 From Monday 22 July, Energy Safe Victoria will relocate to Level 22, 2 Southbank Boulevard, Southbank. Our offices in Brandon Park and 4 Riverside Quay, Southbank, will close on Friday 19 July, 5pm. For more info, visit 👉 go.vic.gov.au/3Y0tOB7

Which is safe practice? 🧐🔍 Rechargeable (or #lithiumion) batteries can pose the risk of #fire if improperly taken care of. The difference between taking care of your battery and endangering your life can be hard to spot. Learn more 👉 go.vic.gov.au/3zDspqg

We were pleased to inspect the final of five hydrogen supplied back-up #power systems for @Telstra and Energys recently, making a splash in #energy generation and supply across #Victoria 💦⚡️ Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/3ckdme4n

📣 #MediaRelease: Electricity distributor AusNet Services has been ordered to pay $200,000 for installing an uninsulated high-voltage powerline in one of the #Victoria’s highest #bushfire risk areas. Read the full #MediaRelease here 👉 go.vic.gov.au/3VOzyLS

Chips, gravy, and gas safety? Yes please! 🔥 If you’re setting up shop at #winter markets, make sure your gas appliances are safe for use. Check out our top tips and guidance for ensuring gas safety at your next market or event appearance. Learn more 👉 go.vic.gov.au/3XP34Ub

Know your #NoGoZones to stay safe from deadly electric shock when working around powerlines and towers. Remember to #LookUpAndLive before work begins, when operating machinery around powerlines and towers ⏫ Learn more at our website 👉 go.vic.gov.au/45LHAcN

Regularly checking the #safety switches installed at your home’s switchboard can protect you from serious #electric shock ✅⚡️ Thankfully, testing your switches is super easy. Check out our super simple switch-testing steps 👉 energysafe.vic.gov.au/test-reset-pro…

When #shopping for #electrical goods, always check for the RCM 🔍 The RCM indicates the electrical product meets #Australian Standards for safety. This is often found on the underside of the product or in the product’s manual/instructions. Learn more 👉 go.vic.gov.au/3VZa2ov

Do you know how to protect yourself and your home during a power outage? ⚡️ Power outages can happen at any time and are common during heavy weather conditions or emergencies. Learn more 👉 go.vic.gov.au/3xxSC8R

A gas-safe winter is a renter’s to own! ❄️ If you’re leasing a property where gas heating is installed in #Victoria, a rental provider is obliged to ensure all gas heaters are regularly serviced once every two years, by a qualified gasfitter. Read more👉 go.vic.gov.au/3VMemXY

Do you check before you chop? ✂️🌳 Striking #powerlines when pruning trees and vegetation can happen if you’re not watching closely. ✅ Always look out for powerlines when pruning, particularly when using extendable tools. Read more 👉 go.vic.gov.au/44i0fMp

At Energy Safe, the #diversity and experiences of our people is helping us create a more inclusive #workplace. This year, we introduced ‘Our Stories’ - an ongoing series spotlighting the experiences which have shaped our people. Explore Our Stories 👉 esv.vic.gov.au/about-us/our-o…

Will you invite a silent killer into your home, this #winter? ❄️ Patio gas heaters pose a deadly risk of carbon monoxide poisoning if used indoors. You can’t see it, smell it, or taste it… so don’t risk it. Learn more 👉 go.vic.gov.au/3L5HG6v

This #winter, send gas risks to the cooler ❄️ Avoid carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning by arranging your gas appliance service by a qualified gasfitter. Unserviced or poorly maintained gas appliances can leak CO, which is deadly if inhaled. Learn more 👉 go.vic.gov.au/3JyOyro

📣 #SafetyAlert: A recent pruning incident near powerlines in a hazardous bushfire risk area saw the operator of a petrol-powered pole pruner contact an uninsulated high voltage conductor, receiving an #electric shock. Read more 👉 go.vic.gov.au/4egfvhF

The sun never sets on solar farm safety! ☀️ Recently, we were invited by Beon Energy Solutions to visit the Girgarre Solar Farm, a large-scale renewable project in the Goulburn Valley, #Victoria. Read more about our visit👉fb.watch/svmy3m_GDR/

Avoid the risk of fire! 🚫🔥 It’s important to take care when using your rechargeable #lithiumion battery products, like e-bikes and e-scooters in #Victoria. Learn more 👉 go.vic.gov.au/3rjMHBk

This week, we joined the effort to improve #cancer outcomes by hosting our own 'biggest morning teas', raising over $650 — sweetening our call to donate to a worthy cause with tasty treats contributed by our team! 🍰🍪 🏵️ Support @CancerVic: cancer.org.au/get-involved