Author: Peter Vandenheuvel
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Avoiding future electrocution death traps
Peter Vandenheuvel recounts a tragic story where not one, but two fatal deaths occurred by electrocution, and explores ways to ensure minimal chances of similar occurring ... -
Working live or your life… you choose
Sadly, the above title is the blunt reality for those working in our industry. An electric shock or arc blast incident can potentially change your life ... -
Electric vehicles: batteries included
For the third and final article in his series on electric vehicles, Peter Vandenheuvel covers hazard management, charging considerations and employee benefits. Batteries pose serious hazards, ... -
Keep em’ rollin’: EVs battery technology and power
In Part 2 of his look at electric vehicle opportunities for the electrotechnology industry Peter Vandenheuvel touches on battery technology, power distribution and related aspects. The ... -
Charging ahead: the future for the electric vehicle industry
The electric vehicle revolution is off to a modest start, but the electrotechnology industry should now prepare for the surge that’s coming. Peter Vandenheuvel reports. The ... -
Wiring rules, ok
The electricians’ bible is all about safety, function and protecting your back. Peter Vandenheuvel explains the Standards development process from go to whoa. Do the Wiring ... -
Wiring Rules 2018: Part 2, Section 2
Here are the minimum requirements for selecting and installing switchgear and control gear. Let’s look at the overall power distribution architecture of an installation, including required ... -
Wiring Rules 2018: Part 2, Section 4
Downlights are still a concern, lifts are classified in two types and general equipment requirements get an update. These are only some of the topics changed ... -
Wiring Rules 2018: Part 2, Section 8
Compliance must be built in from the start and monitored all the way through. Verification cannot be retrofitted. Verification is all about a question often posed ... -
Wiring Rules 2018: Part 1, Section 1
Scope, applications and fundamental principles set the scene. The importance of Section 1 is expressed in the title – it is the foundation for the whole ...
