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Smoke Alarms, Emergency Lighting and Form 16s

4th May 2017

Members may have heard about recent advice from the QBCC stating that electricians can no longer sign Form 16s without a QBCC licence as well as their Electrical Contractors licence.

NECA has now obtained a legal opinion on this as the advice was given by a relatively junior officer of the QBCCs Mackay office. The legal opinion is available to you by... MORE

NECASafe iCalendar for Members

9th March 2017

NECA Queensland has developed a sample electronic Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Calendar as a reminder to those responsible for safety within Electrical Contracting firms to periodically review policies and procedures and hold meetings and conduct workforce consult

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Power Over the Ethernet is Coming to Australia

10th February 2017

Power over the Ethernet is coming with systems able to deliver up to 100 Watts connecting to devices such as lighting, computers, phones and televisions able to connect to the internet and power up via the one cable carrying < 50v AC or 120v DC or Extra Low Voltage (ELV).... MORE

Fire Alarm Law Changes - Update

28th October 2016
20th January 2017
Fire Alarm Law Changes - update
NECA has received many enquiries about the new smoke alarm laws recently passed in Queensland.  The transitional period started in January 2017.
 
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2017 RDO Calendar is now available on the NECA website

20th September 2016

The 2017 RDO & Public Holiday calendar has now been added to the NECA website.  Members can login and access this information via the following link: http://neca.asn.au

2016 Excellence Awards Winners

12th September 2016

Winners nominated by Queensland contractors were showcased at the 2016 NECA Excellence Awards, Friday 9th September at Brisbane City Hall.  

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NECA releases its 2016 Policy Statement

5th August 2016

The National Electrical and Communications Association’s (NECA) 2016 Policy Statement has now been released and made available on the NECA website.

The 2016 Statement builds upon NECA’s inaugural statement in 2015, adding five new policy themes and expanding another to successfully grow our sector:

  • Unfair Contract Terms
  • Renewable Energy
  • Security of Payments... MORE

MAJOR UPDATE FOR NECASAFE

13th July 2016

As you would be aware our NecaSafe safety management system is rapidly becoming the industry standard.  With over 50% of our total membership now using NecaSafe it is imperative that we continually strive to maintain the high standard that we have set.

With this in mind we are currently upgrading our Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) package. The SWMS that we have been using have... MORE

NECA News July/August 2016

16th March 2016

Click HERE to view the latest edition of the NECA Queensland, NSW & ACT Magazine

 

2015 Neca National Excellence Awards

22nd December 2015

The best electrical and communications contractors in Australia were recognised on Thursday 26 November at NECAs Excellence Awards held in Brisbane. 

“These projects are the best and most innovative we have seen over the past 12 months,” said Suresh Manickam, NECA National CEO. “They clearly enrich our industry and reinforce the strong reputation of our sector.”

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