Author: Peter Vandenheuvel
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Batteries: Limiting lithium lawsuits
Following on from the article on ‘Batteryfication’ a previous edition, Peter Vandenheuvel believes now is the time for a broad-brush overview of some of the hazards ... -
Maxing ‘batteryfication’: Can this be your eureka moment?
With the increasing use of stationary batteries in residential, small commercial and light industrial situations, Peter Vandenheuvel believes now is the right time for the more ... -
Switchboards: The new vs old conundrum
AS/NZS 61439 is in full effect and the switchboard and electrotechnology industry is fine-tuning their practices. Peter Vandenheuvel looks at what has gone well and what ... -
Risks can be catastrophic or insignificant, you choose
Risks are everywhere in the workplace, especially in the electrical industry. Peter Vandenheuvel writes about everything you need to be conscious of. Risks, they are everywhere. ... -
Edison and Tesla – Were they both right?
It’s the age-old question, Tesla or Edison? Peter Vandenheuvel writes about what the two did for the electrical industry and whether the future is AC or ... -
MythBusters: AS/NZS 61439 edition
Many statements and claims have been made with regard to AS/NZ S61439, the new switchboard standard. Some true, others partly so but a few perhaps misleading. ... -
The IsqT Phenomenon: What it means for sparkies
With his vast expertise on the topic, Peter Vandenheuvel looks at the I²T phenomenon, its calculations, what it means for electricians, how it relates to safety ... -
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, ...
