Don't get caught out working in ceiling spaces
19 January, 2021If you need to work in a ceiling or roof space, be sure to identify hazards and take precautions as necessary.
Review of smart meters announced
04 December, 2020The Australian Energy Market Commission has announced it will review the rules governing electricity meters.
Wiha XXL III heavy-duty electrician's tool case
01 December, 2020 | Supplied by: Premium ToolsThe XXL III electric tool case from Wiha features large, specially designed wheels that allow it to easily roll over steps or rough terrain.
R STAHL SolConeX plugs and sockets
24 November, 2020 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty LtdThe SolConeX by R.Stahl is the latest in a series of explosion-protected plugs and sockets, available from Control Logic.
Safe Connect switchboard hot spot detection
11 November, 2020 | Supplied by: Safe Connect Australia-New ZealandSafe Connect has released colour change clips that display and remain bright pink the moment any cable or connection becomes hot.
New enclosure rating for solar PV system installations
29 October, 2020The Qld Electrical Safety Office advises that DC isolators in new solar PV installations must have their own dedicated enclosure for outdoor use and be IP56NW rated.
The lockdown effect: energy consumption shift revealed
09 October, 2020Energy Networks Australia has been mapping the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on energy consumption.
Warning issued over damaged switchboard wiring
01 October, 2020The Queensland Electrical Safety Office has conducted an investigation into several incidents where switchboard wiring had been damaged.
Calls for mandatory safety switches after shock incident
29 September, 2020Properly installed safety switches could have prevented almost all recent electric shock incidents in South Australia, new research has found.
What does 'lifetime warranty' mean for electrical equipment?
22 September, 2020 by Christopher Holmes, Weidmuller | Supplied by: Weidmuller Pty LtdWhen a supplier offers a lifetime warranty for industrial electrical equipment, this can often sound like a dream come true.
$35K fine issued after excavator hits powerlines
18 September, 2020A conviction and a $35,000 fine have been handed down to a Victorian quarry, after a safety incident involving powerlines.
Safety blitz on unlicensed electrical work
08 September, 2020The Queensland Government has announced that it plans to crack down on unlicensed electrical operators, given the serious risk posed by illegal electrical work.
Schneider Electric offers secure power solution
01 September, 2020 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has developed a solution that aims to help with the management of power consumption and backup power.
Ensuring safe fire containment when cabling
27 August, 2020 by Paul Stathis, Chief Executive Officer, BICSI South Pacific | Supplied by: BICSI South PacificFire issues become paramount to cablers if they route cabling through building elements that are deemed as fire containment barriers.
Electrician killed while working on house
25 August, 2020A self-employed electrician is believed to have been electrocuted while working on a house last week.
