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results of Etu survey of linesmen and Asset Inspectors
the electrical trades Union, Victorian Branch mailed a survey with the following questions to members who are registered Linesmen or asset inspectors currently employed in Victoria in the inal quarter of 2015.
In the last 5 years have you noticed a reduction in overall maintenance spending?
In the past 5 years have you noticed a reduction in preventative maintenance spending?
In the past 5 years have public response times increased?
In the past 3 years have customer disconnections increased?
In the last 3 years have ield-based staff numbers increased?
In the last 3 years have apprentice numbers increased?
Is your job safer now than it was 5 years ago?
Would your industry be more secure and safer with licensing regulations?
Has the power industry carried out the maintenance required to prevent another ‘Black Saturday’?
83% 17% YES NO
86% 14% YES NO
74% 26% YES NO
76% 24% YES NO
27% 73% YES NO
33% 67% YES NO
23% 77% YES NO
92% 8% YES NO
28% 72% YES NO
87% 13% YES NO
Are you concerned by attacks on your trade? (for example, attempts to reduce skills standards and fewer apprentices)
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