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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
OHS guidelines for electricians
18 December, 2008
WorkSafe Victoria has released a list of the most common injuries and hazards for people working in the electrical trades, along with suggested solutions to minimise these risks.
ACT fast-tracks the Feed-in Tariff
18 December, 2008
The ACT government has announced that the implementation date for the renewable energy Feed-in Tariff scheme has been brought forward from July 2009 to March 2009.
Best electrical trade teacher in Australia
18 December, 2008
NECA has awarded the 2008 Electrical Trade Teacher of the Year Award to David McKee, a teacher at SkillsTech Australia in Queensland.
New regulations on testing and tagging on construction sites
18 December, 2008
Changes to West Australian regulations regarding the testing and tagging of portable electrical equipment and RCDs on construction sites will come into effect on 1 January 2009, which will allow the testing to be done by a competent person or a licensed electrician.
