Contractor fined for obstructing safety investigator
04 September, 2008
A licensed electrical contractor was recently fined $1200 after an Electrical Safety Office inspector was obstructed from investigating wiring defects in a home in August 2007.
Northern Territory electrical awards
21 August, 2008
Nilsen NT and Combined Electrical Contracting Services were recognised in the Electrical Contractor category of this year’s Excellence in Building and Construction Awards at the Territory Construction Association presentation on Friday 15 August in the Darwin Convention Centre.
Victorian NECA Awards 2008
12 August, 2008
The 2008 Victorian NECA Excellence Awards were held on 8 August to recognise the high quality of work carried out by Victorian electrotechnology contractors.
Standards Australia issues caution on earthing practices
12 August, 2008
Standards Australia has issued a notice to alert tradespersons of a safety hazard involving the previous practice of using continuous, metallic water reticulation systems as an earthing medium rather than using the currently required method of earthing using an earth electrode.
Electricity industry accused of carbon-trading rip-off
08 August, 2008
According to environment lobbyist group Total Environment Centre (TEC), Australia’s carbon-intensive electricity industry is proposing to rip off consumers despite government support for free pollution permits and other compensation to coal-fired generators.
Queensland NECA Excellence Awards
06 August, 2008
The 2008 Excellence Awards for the electrical and communications industry in Queensland were held on 1 August, with four companies recognised for significant achievement in the last 12 months.
NECA Queensland Apprentice Awards
06 August, 2008
The NECA Queensland Apprentice Awards were held 1 August to recognise hard-working apprentices for their achievements in the electrical and communications industry.
Welding catalogue
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd
TheTurck Welding Solutions catalogue is designed for customers who use sensors and connectivity products in welding environments.
Sensor catalogue
01 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd
Banner Engineering’s Sensor Products 2008–2009 catalogue showcases industrial product lines, which include photoelectric and special-purpose sensors as well as measurement and inspection sensors.
US electrical distributor profits remain strong
30 July, 2008
The National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED), a US-based trade association for the electrical distribution industry, reported in its 2008 Performance Analysis Report that the US electrical distribution industry’s financial performance remained solid despite current US economic conditions.
Lighting company double finalist in Telstra awards
28 July, 2008
Energy-efficient lighting provider Ilum-a-Lite has been announced as a finalist in the 2008 Telstra Business Awards in both the Social Responsibility and Micro-Business categories.
NECA Victoria Apprentice Awards
14 July, 2008
At the 25th NECA Victoria Apprentice Awards, held on 9 July 2008, a talented group of electrical apprentices were recognised for their outstanding academic and technical skills working in industrial, commercial and domestic markets.
Road safety lighting standard released
09 July, 2008
SAI Global has announced a new standard to help lighting designers, engineers and manufacturers design, manufacture and install road lighting for the increased safety of pedestrians and vehicles.
NECA concerned over government's OHS review
08 July, 2008
NECA, through its NSW chapter, is to make formal written submissions to the review panel established by the Australian government to examine how to harmonise Australia’s OHS laws.
