Category Archives: Safety

Exploding Smart Meters

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Posted by: 3AW Radio | 29 February, 2012 – 10:44 AM Dean Mighell, State Secretary of the Electrical Trades Union, has told Neil Mitchell there is ‘absolutely’ the potential for Jemena smart meters to cause house fires. These claims arise … Continue reading →

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Controversy continues over smart meters – ABC News Video

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

The Victorian Government is standing behind the roll out of electricity smart meters despite reports of a growing number of house fires. Watch the video via this link Controversy continues over smart meters – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation).

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Smart meter safety charge laid | Herald Sun

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Safety concerns: ABC reporter Hamish Fitzsimmons inspects his fuse box, where the fire began. Picture: Chris Scott Herald Sun AN electrician has been charged after a woman suffered an electric shock from her newly installed smart meter. Energy Safe Victoria … Continue reading →

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Frequencies now similar to mobile and cordless phones!

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

What the? ARPANSA seems to contradict both the Minister and Jemena!! The Minister for Energy Michael O’Brien says: “a Smart Meter produces less radio frequency than other house hold items like a cordless phone”. “You receive far more radiation from … Continue reading →

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EMF Scientific Workshop 2011 : Energy Networks Association 22nd November

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

The annual ENA EMF Scientific Workshop for 2011 will be held on Tuesday 22 November 2011 at Jasper Hotel, 489 Elizabeth Street Melbourne. The Workshop is sponsored by the EMF Program of the Energy Networks Association. The guest speaker for the Workshop … Continue reading →

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Ringing in my ears – Sleeping in the car!!

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Recently we spent over $10,000 to install solar panels. We had heard about the dangers of Smart Meters, but didn’t realise it is mandatory to have one after installing new solar panels. The installer turned up on October 17th, unannounced … Continue reading →

Posted in Dizziness, electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS), headaches, health risks, Heart palpitations, Jemena turned the meter down by 90%, Microwave, Migraines, Radiation, Ringing in my ears, Safety, Share your story., Tell us your story | Tagged , | 6 Comments

EMF Safety Network | “I am EMF sensitive”

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Brian Stein is a CEO of a UK company and is speaking about his EMF sensitivity, also known as electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS). His video is a warning to others about the risks of cell phone use, the signs to watch … Continue reading →

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Smart Meter installers do not have to provide a Certificate of Electrical Safety.

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Energy Safe Magazine Issue 23 Summer/Autumn 2011 Click here http://www.esv.vic.gov.au/About-ESV/Reports-and-publications/EnergySafe-Magazine We refer you to the following pages:Page 6, ESV plans audit of the electrical industry with focus on certificate usage due to their concerns with a large number of defects being discovered. “The LEW (licensed electrical … Continue reading →

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3AW audio – Fires linked to smart meters?

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Fires linked to smart meters?Posted by: 3AW Radio | 7 November, 2011 – 9:35 AM. The Metropolitan Fire Brigade says there is no cause for public alarm after it launched an official investigation into fires, linked to Smart Meters. Brigade … Continue reading →

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Fire investigators probe link between smart meters and house fires | Herald Sun

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

The MFB is investigating a link between smart meters and house fires. Herald SunUPDATE 8.57am: THE Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board has launched an investigation into a possible link between smart meters and house fires. An email sent to … Continue reading →

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