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Electricity safety

	Buying electrical and gas appliances Buying electrical appliances Buying gas appliances

	Safety switches Information on main types of safety switches, their purpose and operation including testing and tripping

	Electrical work and installing electrical appliances Information about ensuring electrical work in your home is completed safely

	Using and maintaining electrical appliances Using heaters, clothes dryers and electric blankets safely Power board and extension cord safety Using electricity outdoors safely Electricity safety for older homes Christmas and decorative lighting safety

	Powerline safety Building safely near powerlines Working safely near overhead powerlines Trees and powerlines Identifying powerlines

	Using electricity and gas safely on farms Information and safety advice for using electricity and gas safely on farms including information on operating machinery safely near powerlines and electrical infrastructure.

	Using an electrician or gas fitter and certificates of compliance Using a licensed electrician and electrical certificate of compliance Using a licensed gas fitter and gas certificate of compliance

	Electrical and gas safety recalls Information about the recall of unsafe electrical and gas products and current recalls.

	Home insulation electrical safety Safety information for installing home insulation in homes near electrical installations as well as performing electrical installations in homes with existing insulation.

	Installing a solar photovoltaic (PV) system Resources to help you choose and install a solar photovoltaic system for your home, including installation safety checks.

	Boat electrical and gas safety Information and tips for using electricity and gas safely on boats and other marine craft.

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