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Understanding AS/NZS 61439
In part two of his three-part series on AS/NZS 61439, Lindsay Lucas from Eaton talks about temperature rise, device substitution and arc flash risk mitigation. AS/NZS ... -
Shedding some light on downlight risks
New downlight regulations aim to act as a buffer between compliant products and the home consumer. Anna Hayes reports. Lighting suppliers are being reminded by Lighting ... -
ESV giving back to the community through local canteens
A grants program from Energy Safe Victoria is putting the safety of local volunteers front and centre. Paul Skelton reports. Australians are a philanthropic lot. Every ... -
Networked exit signs and the opportunities they present
Networked emergency exit signs provide a wide-reaching platform for building management and remote control. Anna Hayes found out more. Emergency lighting is part and parcel of ... -
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 ... -
Instant disaster: the dangers of working with explosive materials
Molten metal, plasma, intense heat and light, gas, intense sound and pressure waves can all be released in milliseconds. Pat Mynett outlines the dangers. Arc flash ... -
Insolvency in the electrical industry: what to do?
The construction industry accounts for up to 10% of Australia’s GDP, yet a quarter of all insolvencies occur in the sector. Sean Carroll looks into why. ... -
Staying safe around fire ants as a sparkie
Solenopsis invicta can pose a threat to electricians, writes Paul Skelton. The very name of this invasive species means undefeated. Fire ants have become a risk ... -
Miracle survival sparks mental health campaign
After a miraculous fall that nearly ended his life, Jacob Pearce is doing all that he can to improve the mental health of young people in ... -
The sparkie gap: can immigrant electricians fill the skill shortage?
With skills shortages in the electrical industry, employers are looking to immigrant sparkies. But it’s not just a case of strapping on a tool belt and ...
