Safety alert on working near live electrical equipment
08 April, 2009
The recent electrocution of an electrician in NSW has prompted WorkCover NSW to issue a safety notice to remind electrical tradespeople of the dangers of working on live circuits.
Philips acquires NZ lighting company
07 April, 2009
Philips has recently acquired the New Zealand-based lighting company Selecon to expand its activity in the professional theatrical and architectural lighting markets.
NECA 2009 Awards open for nominations
06 April, 2009
NECA has announced its 2009 suite of industry awards, which include the Excellence Awards, Apprentice Awards, Post-apprenticeship Awards and Electrotechnology School Student Awards.
Philips acquires lighting controls company Dynalite
27 March, 2009
Philips has acquired Dynalite to further strengthen its position in the global switch to energy-efficient lighting solutions.
Major electrical contract for Queensland coal mine
24 March, 2009
A Queensland switchboard manufacturer has been awarded a large contract for electrical works as part of a coal mine expansion.
Regulators revise telco cabling standard
11 March, 2009
Standards Australia has released a new edition of 'AS 1049 Telecommunications cables — installation, sheath and jacket' to provide the communications cabling industry with up-to-date information on the material requirements and testing methods.
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.
