Features
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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 ... -
Do the math: increasing students maths skills
Greg Cheetham discusses the need for students to sharpen up on their level of mathematics and shares details of a program that is paving the way ... -
The blame game: what to do when something happens with PoE?
If something goes wrong with a PoE system, who is to blame? Ross McGravie looks at a cabler’s responsibilities according to the law. Imagine a scenario ... -
Solar farm safety legislation short-lived, what’s next?
Attempted reforms to legislation pertaining to solar farms has left a bad taste in the mouths of many Queensland electrical industry professionals. Ross McGravie reports. Queensland ... -
Batteries in store
An extensive trial on solar battery storage systems is currently underway, conducted by ITP Renewables. These are the results from its latest public report. The size ... -
Tradies on the line
Opinions about ‘find-a-tradie’-style website are divided, with devotees and detractors equally firm in their convictions. John Power looks at the advantages and drawbacks of different online ...
