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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. ... -
Electrocution in plumbing: What you need to know
Metallic waterpipes can become ‘live’ through various methods. While there is a low probability of an incident, Chris Halliday writes about the genuine risk of electrocution ... -
Move over lithium, there’s a new battery in town
A group of Australian scientists have developed a new battery that incorporates recyclable graphitic content that allows the battery to behave more like a non-faradaic supercapacitor. ... -
High Voltage: Experience is a barrier
When working with high voltage, it’s critical to follow all the appropriate steps and stay focused on the task at hand. Dale West tells a story ... -
Clearing confusion about where to choose low smoke, halogen-free cables
LAPP Group product manager Scott Ziegler offers the insights of a world authority cabling and connectivity solutions company to clear up clouds of confusion about companies ... -
Power up your business with NECA apprentices
NECA Education & Careers is one of the biggest electrical apprentice training organisations. Tamsin Ashdown writes about the process and the benefits to hiring a NECA ... -
Staying current: RCD changes for Australian electricians
After 20-plus years, Standards Australia has implemented an amendment around RCDs. Sean Carroll finds out what has changed and why. Type AC residual current devices (RCDs) ... -
How did Australia’s tradies fare for the 2022-23 Budget?
Australia’s tradies are the backbone of the economy, playing a critical role in rebuilding our country in the wake of recent natural disasters. The industry has ... -
How to make the most of solar energy when the sun isn’t shining
With a wetter than average Autumn predicted for many parts of the country, the energy comparison specialists at Canstar Blue explain how Australians can still take ... -
AS/NZS 5033:2021 update: What you need to know
As part of the solar industry, you’re probably accustomed to the 2014 version of the standard, which had two amendments published in 2018. In November 2021, ...
