Standards Australia to host standardisation strategy meeting for emerging energy markets
23 February, 2011
Standards Australia has announced that it will host a standardisation strategy meeting for emerging energy markets, claimed to be a major step forward for the development of alternative energy markets.
Electrical industry welcomes government rejection of apprenticeship training tax
22 February, 2011
NECA has welcomed the government’s decision to reject a recommendation to introduce a training tax.
Union raises safety concerns over smart meters
21 February, 2011
The ETU recently raised concerns over smart meter installations, claiming that the industry regulator allowed unqualified subcontractors to install them.
Electrical industry frustrated that insulation figures kept in the dark
21 February, 2011
NECA has expressed its frustration that the Australian Government has denied another opportunity to inform people affected by the failed Home Insulation Program (HIP) about the true size of the problem.
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.
