Convictions over electrocution at Victorian construction site
04 November, 2010
Two companies and a director were convicted over an incident where a young worker was electrocuted by overhead powerlines on a building site, in spite of warnings from the electricity utility.
Fluke IR windows
29 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Fluke Australia Pty Ltd
Fluke IR windows can be used for safe, fast infrared inspections and reduce the time needed to conduct regular inspections. They can also enhance safety by avoiding exposure to live equipment and, additionally, fewer technicians are required to conduct inspections.
Moeller NZM moulded-case circuit breakers
28 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty Ltd
The Moeller NZM moulded-case circuit breakers protect entire systems as well as cables, motors and wiring on all levels from the main distribution board up to the loads.
DEHN + SOHNE DEHNguard M YPV SCI 600, M YPV SCI 1200 surge arresters
28 September, 2010 | Supplied by: DEHN + SOHNE GmbH + Co KG
The DEHNguard M YPV SCI 600 and M YPV SCI 1200 are UL approved surge protection devices, designed to offer safety and protection for photovoltaic (PV) installations.
DEHN + SOHNE Blitzductor XT pluggable surge arrester
28 September, 2010 | Supplied by: DEHN + SOHNE GmbH + Co KG
The Blitzductor XT pluggable combined lightning current and surge arrester is designed for four signal wires and features three arrester modules that protect Dupline Bus devices with protective diode circuits at the input and bus systems in Ex zone 1.
Cirprotec lightning, surge and overvoltage protection
28 September, 2010 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty Ltd
The Cirprotec range of lightning, surge and overvoltage protection products includes DIN-style surge diverters, high-capacity (kA) surge diverters for incoming main switchboards and data and communication surge diverters for I/O and control applications.
FLIR i7 infrared camera
28 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Teledyne FLIR
The FLIR i7 is an entry-level infrared camera for building diagnostics, suited to plumbers, electricians, window installers, insulation installers or HVAC system technicians for use in all types of energy audits, electrical fault-finding and overheating, dampness detection and building inspections.
Satellite phone performance
22 September, 2010
Frost & Sullivan has conducted a study of the differences between satellite phone devices and services and has detailed this in a report.
Company pleads guilty to fatal insulation installation safety breach
15 September, 2010
A Rockhampton company pleaded guilty in the Rockhampton Industrial Magistrates Court over the death of a teenage insulation installer in the ceiling of a home in 2009.
Employers warned to identify hazards to NZ workers
20 August, 2010
The importance of effective hazard identification and electrical isolation were stressed recently by New Zealand’s Department of Labour, following the prosecution of a company over an injury at a quarry.
Megger DLRO 10 digital micro-ohmmeter
23 July, 2010 | Supplied by: TechRentals
Available to rent, the Megger DLRO 10 digital micro-ohmmeter is used for low resistance measurement. It is fully automatic, selecting the most suitable test current up to 10 ADC to measure resistance from 0.1 µΩ to 2000 Ω, on one of seven ranges.
Test Sockets in Seconds training video for InstalTest Combo tester
23 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Emona Instruments Pty Ltd
The training video, Test Sockets in Seconds, for the InstalTest Combo multifunction electrical installation tester shows electrical contractors how to test sockets in seconds without cumbersome trailing leads.
Efficient and safe access to electricity networks
16 July, 2010
The NSW Government announced changes to cut red tape for service providers to provide electrical services to industry, without compromising stringent safety criteria.
The Simpsons workplace safety posters
02 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Work Safety Solutions
The Simpsons workplace safety posters, featuring characters from the TV series, are designed to reduce workplace injuries. The characters illustrate ways to work safely using their unique brand of humour.
Project engraving, lasers and digital print and die-cutting equipment
02 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Project Engraving & Digital
The Project range of engraving, lasers and digital print and die-cutting equipment gives users in-house signage capabilities and includes the entry-level Roland EGX30 engraver through to Epilog lasers systems.
