Electrical contractor fined over unsafe electrical work
10 March, 2009
A Western Australian electrical contractor was fined $10,000 for failing to protect a worker who was drilling in close proximity to high-voltage power lines.
Company convicted over fatal electrocution
27 February, 2009
The dangers of working with electricity were highlighted recently when a company was prosecuted following the fatal electrocution of its maintenance manager.
NECA applauds wage subsidies plan for apprentices
23 February, 2009
NECA Western Australia applauded the federal government’s $145 million plan to subsidise apprentice wages — but urges both federal and state governments to do more to help the electrical industry.
Electrical contractor charge-out survey
20 February, 2009
NECA's annual electrical industry survey reveals the current charge-out and pay rates of electrcial contractors and apprentices across Australia, on a state-by-state basis.
Fire safety concerns over data cables from some Chinese manufacturers
19 February, 2009 by Paul Stathis, editor
Data cable testing in the US has revealed that many cables on sale in the market are not compliant to critical fire safety codes.
Feed-in tariff announced for Canberra
11 February, 2009
The ACT government has announced a generous electricity feed-in tariff scheme that is expected to encourage the take-up of alternative energy sources in both commercial and domestic buildings.
NHP opens new Victorian branch
09 February, 2009
A new NHP branch has been established to better service the needs of the electrical market in Melbourne's south-east.
NECA WA wins grant to fund Ecosmart Electricians training in regional areas
05 February, 2009
NECA has recently been awarded a grant to fund its EcoSmart Electricians in regional WA.
Dynalite dealer program
05 February, 2009
Home and building automation equipment manufacturer, Dynalite has expanded its accreditation and training infrastructure in response to the growing global demand for intelligent building systems.
Electrical catalogue
02 February, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.repelec.com.au
The Compendium is the 3rd edition of Repelec’s comprehensive product selection guide.
EnergySafety investigates electrocution fatality
27 January, 2009
A man has been fatally electrocuted while using a portable electric drill that was connected to a circuit that appears not to have been protected by an RCD.
Queensland electrical safety plan
27 January, 2009
Queensland's Electrical Safety Plan has been revised and reissued, outlining a number of strategies to minimise electrical safety incidents over the next five years.
Smart grid deployment could mean 280,000 new jobs in US, says report
16 January, 2009
According to a recent US report, the deployment of a 'smart grid' across the US electricity network could directly create up to 280,000 new jobs.
WA safety inspections find electrical problems
16 January, 2009
A WorkSafe audit on construction sites in Western Australia has revealed deficiencies in testing and tagging of electrical appliances.
Solar power installation expected to surge in 2009
22 December, 2008
The federal government's decision to set a date to close the solar power rebate is expected to cause a surge in demand from consumers for domestic solar power installations in 2009.
