On Tuesday 3 February 2015 a serious incident occurred at Galleria Shopping Centre, Morley, Western Australia. The incident involved an explosion associated with the private electricity distribution network within the shopping centre.
Several persons (contractors working on the private network) were injured during the incident and tragically two persons have since died from the injuries... MORE
Electricians are needed to help restore power to homes that are still standing in the areas that have been affected by the Sampson Flat bushfire that began on Saturday the 3rd of January 2015 in SA.
SA Power Networks have contacted the NECA South Australia Chapter today for their assistance to find electricians who are willing to put their name on a list of electrical contractors that... MORE
NECA SA have been made aware of the latest NHP DC Solar Isolator Switch Recall. For further information, please read below and download the supporting documentation.
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This year we are expecting a hot and long summer so we need to take care when buying and installing fans, air conditioners and other electrical products. The first thing we need to do is remind everyone to check their appliances are in good working order before using them.
We recommend four principles to work by:
NECA wishes to advise members of the basic electrical safety that should be observed in regard to the energising or de-energising of electrical circuits and cable. Circuits and equipment should be definitively tagged out for de-energised work. High visibility tags and physical locks should be used to inform and warn that electrical power is isolated. Where multiple workers are involved each... MORE
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) – the peak industry body representing the interests of Australia’s electrical and communications contractors, cautiously welcomes the announcement from the ACCC of a resolution to the Infinity Cable Recall of last year.
"Whilst NECA remains concerned about the potential risk to consumers and industry reputation, given... MORE
On 17 July 2014, Parliament passed the Clean Energy legislation (Carbon Tax Repeal) Act 2014 (Cth). The Act repeals the Clean Energy Act 2011. This means that from 1 July 2014 the Carbon Tax no longer applies.
The repeal of the Carbon Tax also lead to changes to the Competition and Consumer Act (the CCA) which now make it an offence to:
NECA SA would like to congratulate and acknowledge Jenny Paradiso, the founder of Adelaide-based renewable energy company, Suntrix, for her recent award as South Australia's Top Entrepreneur in the Emerging Industries category.
Accounting firm Ernst & Young unveiled its regional winners for their annual Entrepreneur of the... MORE
NECA are pleased to announce we will be attending this year's Traders 500 Exhibition, to be held at Wayville Showgrounds on Wednesday 13th August 2014 from 10am until 7pm.
Come along to check out the electrical industry trade show for 2014, and make sure you pop over to the NECA stand (numbers 25/26) to say hello.
For more information, please visit the ... MORE
The industry is constantly changing, and keeping up with technology and the latest initiatives, as well as staying on top of safety and other workplace requirements, are vital to running an electrical contracting business in today’s society.
We have access to the resources to keep on top of these changes through continuous training and learning. Taking part of training is an excellent... MORE
