What electrical safety ratings mean
21 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Fluke Australia Pty Ltd
A knowledge of the electrical hazard/risk categories for test equipment is essential in maintaining a safe workplace for electrical contractors and technicians.
Treotham Automation Flexible Cables catalogue
15 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
The Flexible Cables catalogue contains specifications and images of different cables for safety systems, UPS modules, control cables, power cables, crane cables, data cables, robotic cables and solar cables and connectors.
Business outlook robust despite consumer apathy
09 February, 2011
The latest Dun & Bradstreet Business Expectations Survey shows the outlook for the first quarter in 2011 as being robust, despite consumer apathy being felt by retailers.
Warning to take extreme care with electricity in cyclone aftermath
09 February, 2011
North Queenslanders are being warned about numerous electrical dangers in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Yasi and are instructed to seek assessment of their electricity and electrical equipment by licensed electricians.
Energy Safe Victoria issues flood warning
03 February, 2011
Energy Safe Victoria has recently issued important electrical safety advice for both building occupants and electrical contractors concerning flood-affected buildings.
BICSI 2011 conference to focus on data centre design and broadband
02 February, 2011
The BICSI South Pacific Conference 2011 will be held in Brisbane on 4-6 April, with a key focus on data centre design and broadband.
Electrical industry rejects interstate rivalry claim during flood recovery
28 January, 2011
Australia’s electrical industry has responded strongly to recent media statements about differences in electrical contractors’ skills across state borders.
Electrical industry joins forces to help flood victims
27 January, 2011
Australia’s electrical and lighting manufacturers have joined forces to donate $1 million to help Queensland flood victims.
Fast and safe connection of power in Queensland
21 January, 2011
Master Electricians Australia has established a flood hotline to assist homeowners to have their power restored as safely and as quickly as possible.
Electrical industry says unsafe operators are the minority
19 January, 2011
NECA openly supported the action taken against electrical contractors who were recently found to have acted inappropriately and unsafely in Western Australia.
Army of electrical contractors reconnecting flood-affected Queensland
18 January, 2011
Electrical industry association Master Electricians Australia recently deployed 1125 licensed electrical contractors to help reconnect electricity to flood-affected Queensland properties.
Guidelines for electrical inspection and verification testing of flood-affected properties
18 January, 2011
Energy Safe Victoria has issued a guidance note to electricians advising on the inspection and testing requirements for properties that are affected by floodwater.
Interstate electricians volunteer to help Queensland flood recovery
17 January, 2011
A significant number of electrical contracting businesses from across Australia have registered with NECA to assist bringing electricity back to flood-affected areas in Queensland.
Electrical industry prepares for massive flood clean-up
14 January, 2011
Australian electrical industry body NECA said the clean-up and recovery work required following the Queensland floods could take as long as six months to complete.
Electrical industry welcomes end of Green Loans scheme
14 January, 2011
A national electrical industry association has welcomed the Federal Government’s recent decision to scrap the Green Loans and Green Start scheme.
