Features
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Crystal clear: licensing scheme for silica saves lives
As we learn more about crystalline silica and its ill effects on tradespeople across the country, moves are being made to increase safety. Sean Carroll writes ... -
Tradies hit the road under new scheme
Tradespeople can now move easier between states and territories with the Automatic Mutual Recognition scheme. Sean Carroll finds out how it works. From 1 February 2022, ... -
Vertiv sees energy use, efficiency loom large as data centre industry turns to 2023
Data centres will experience increased regulation and third-party oversight in 2023 as the world continues to grapple with the industry’s rising energy and water consumption against ... -
Switching off fluorescent lighting for good
Australia is set to follow European directives around the use of fluorescent lighting. Sean Carroll finds out why and what it means for the Australian electrical ... -
Trina Solar drives solar industry into 600W+ era, reducing cost of energy
Low-carbon development has become a global megatrend. The International Renewable Energy Agency forecasts that solar PV capacity will reach a total of more than 14,000GW by ... -
Getting smart on climate change: Why Aussie homes are missing the mark
Climate change is the most urgent issue facing our world today. With the recent national adoption of a 43% emissions reduction target, businesses are being held ... -
How to test low voltage safely
After presenting a paper on low voltage safety at the 2022 Mines Electrical Safety Conference, Chris Halliday explains how electricians can test low voltage safely. Much ... -
The importance of cable cleats in electrical installations
The importance of cable cleats in electrical installations is well known. Kelly Brown, Ellis Patents, writes about the steps needed to ensure electricians are specifying the ... -
Save yourself the trouble, do your due diligence with cabling
While it might seem like a minor issue, incorrectly labelled cables can be costly in the long run, even if they’re in working order. Sean Carroll ... -
Key steps for successful solar lighting project
Need to deliver a successful outdoor solar lighting project? Orca Solar Lighting’s John Warren runs through seven steps to get the job done. When planned, selected ...
