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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Charges laid over electrocution of insulation installer
10 May, 2010
Charges have been laid against a Queensland insulation installation company and its management personnel over an electrocution death that occurred late last year.
NEC H2640 thermal imaging radiometric camera
22 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Infratherm Pty Ltd
NEC has released the H2640 thermal imaging radiometric camera with a temperature resolution of 0.03°. The uncooled 640 x 480 focal plane array detector delivers 0.6 mrad instantaneous field of view with the standard 22° (H) x 16° (V) lens.
HPM Extra Safe power points with rotating safety covers
18 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Legrand Australia P/L
Rotating, spring-loaded safety covers feature on HPM Extra Safe power points and remain firmly closed when not in use.
CrispTech Mack Electrical MRR series RCBOs
18 March, 2010 | Supplied by: CrispTech Pty Ltd
The Mack Electrical MRR series of residual current circuit breakers with overcurrent protection (RCBOs) has been expanded with two type ‘A’ units, each with the same frame size as a standard MCB.
PD Devices MDSP3 surge protector
18 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Westek Electronics Pty Ltd
The PD Devices MDSP3 series surge protector devices provide protection against incoming high-voltage spikes and slower rise time disturbances for three-phase 415 V circuits. They are designed for use on incomers at main switchboard level and can be combined with PD devices suitable for lower transient capacity at sub-distribution board level.
NHP Emergency Lighting Test Unit
18 March, 2010 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty Ltd
The Emergency Lighting Test Unit has been redesigned to make testing emergency and exit lighting more time-efficient. Building codes require that emergency and exit lighting be inspected and tested every six months.
Legrand Lipso decorative lighting
18 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Legrand Australia P/L
The Lipso range of decorative lighting has the advantage of being able to provide clear direction in power outage situations.
Huski Blaze and Flame garments
16 March, 2010 | Supplied by: Palazzi (Trading) Pty Ltd
The Huski Blaze jacket and Flame pants are arc-rated, flame-retardant and anti-static garments suitable for personnel working indoors/outdoors in the electrical, oil and gas industries.
WA goldfields safety inspections reveal disappointing results
03 March, 2010
A return visit to the Goldfields by WorkSafe WA construction inspectors has revealed a disappointing performance in workplace safety and health.
