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Energy Safety News

General
The new Electricity (Safety) Regulations to come into force in 2010
The exposure draft of the proposed Electricity (Safety) Regulations was considered by industry in September. ... more

Safety message: “Power tower” incident highlights need for regular safety checks
“Power towers” (pop-up Epods or multiple electrical socket devices) are common in office environments and commercial premises. ... more

Safety message: Keep safe when insulating
A recent spate of fires in Australia has highlighted the importance of taking care when installing insulation, or electrical equipment, in ceiling spaces. ... more

Safety Message: Dehumidifiers - the importance of regular maintenance
A number of recent dehumidifier fires, with the latest sending a young child to hospital with smoke inhalation, have highlighted the need to regularly maintain your dehumidifier, by cleaning the air filters to avoid over heating and checking power cords. ... more

Energy Safety to tender for LPG cabinet heater review
Energy Safety has released a tender for an independent review to consider whether Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cabinet heaters remain a suitable means of heating in New Zealand. ... more