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Anti-bullying framework for building safe workplaces
Employers have a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to provide a safe working environment — and that includes banishing workplace bullying. Although bullying is often seen as an...
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A sign of things to come
Telogis and Nissan Europe have partnered to offer next-generation connected vehicle technologies and services to Nissan commercial customers in Europe. At this stage, it is not known when the agreement...
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Clipsal by Schneider Electric Iconic switches and sockets
Clipsal by Schneider Electric has launched the Iconic range of switches and sockets. The range incorporates smart home technology into one switch, including multiway dimming, app-enabled devices, smart...
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ABB plug-and-play microgrid solution
ABB has released a modular and scalable plug-and-play microgrid solution to address the globally growing demand for flexible technology in distributed power generation. The containerised solution is...
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Panasonic and Schneider Electric partner in energy management
Panasonic and Schneider Electric have partnered to develop an integrated HVAC equipment and building management solution for maximum energy efficiency in commercial buildings.Both companies have...
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New app cuts contractor red tape
A new mobile app designed to help electrical contractors cut through red tape has been released thanks to a partnership between the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) and start-up...
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Olympus Vanta handheld XRF analysers
The Vanta handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysers from Olympus have been developed to work in harsh environments and are suitable for mining and exploration, oil and gas and manufacturing...
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FG II Ford Falcon utility vehicle safety issue
Owners of Ford Falcon FGII utility vehicles are advised that issues with the vehicle’s rear axle housing mean that the weld may crack and cause an oil leak. This has the potential to partially or fully...
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nbn says new deals a sign of progress
nbn has signed two four-year Design and Construction Master Agreements (DCMA) to cover new housing developments and fibre links. Following a competitive multistage tender process, existing...
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NECA's Alternative Pathways Project well underway
In response to the government’s ‘Australian Apprenticeship Program - Alternative Delivery Pilots’, the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has developed the NECA 'Electrical...
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Prodigit Electronics 33430G Series high-power LED DC load simulator
The Prodigit Electronics 33430G Series high-power LED DC load simulator from Triplepoint Calibrations features built-in dimming control signal output for PWM testing of LED drivers. It also features an...
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New appointments at Eaton
Eaton has announced the appointment of three new senior executive roles to support the company’s strategic growth and new business momentum across Australia and New Zealand.Gavin Swadling, who has over...
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Magswitch MagDrill Disruptor 30 magnetic drill press
The MagDrill Disruptor 30 from Magswitch Technology utilises patent-pending rotating magnet technology to provide a tool that is capable of quick and safe drilling on both curved and flat surfaces. The...
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Major skills shortage on the horizon if we don't reverse apprenticeship...
We’ve seen a great deal of coverage of late about the plummeting number of apprenticeships in Australia, with the most worrying falls in the traditional trades — like electrical.We understand that...
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Voltage collapse the cause of SA blackout
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has updated its preliminary findings into the cause of the of the the South Australian power system failure during a recent severe weather event. AEMO says...
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Simplifying power quality data
As organisations begin to steer away from traditional energy sources and towards renewables, monitoring and maintaining power quality will become more crucial than ever. In light of this, understanding...
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Why Australians quit their jobs
Around 63% of Australian workers quit their jobs due to a poor cultural fit, according to new research released by recruitment specialists Robert Walters. Where financial indicators were once the main...
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Efficiency improvement in your pocket
Your smartphone is now as powerful as your desktop. That mobility is more than viewing a webpage or report on your tablet; it’s a fundamental shift in how we live our lives. 70% of us carry a...
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New EPA standards for construction waste
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released public consultation draft amendments to improve the quality and quantity of re-usable construction and demolition (C&D) waste material in...
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Unions issue demand in the wake of utilities sell-off
Two of Australia’s power unions, the Electrical Trades Union (ETU) and United Services Union (USU), are calling for the new owners of a controlling stake in Australia’s largest electricity distribution...
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