In the future, more households and establishments will adopt LED (light emitting diodes) lights because it is more cost effective and a smarter solution than traditional lighting. It is also ideal not just for homes but as well as street lights and outdoor signs. To have a better picture, LEDs have small “lenses” in which […]
Having a safe site is one of the critical requirements for ensuring a non-hostile environment. When considering safety, you should make sure that the place or unit for inspection is clean, dry, and free of any electrical hazards. How do you do this? The key is to anticipate the potential hazards or risks that can […]
In Queensland, all residences and private properties are required to install safety switches in their electrical systems. Failure to adhere with this standard can cost you to pay fines of up to $1,500. There are several types of safety switch that you can install on your property. Types of Safety Switches There are three main […]
Safety switch is an essential component of electrical system. Without this, you might encounter injuries and fatalities brought by electrical accidents at home or in your workplace. That’s why in Queensland, safety switches are mandatory requirement for all properties since 1996. What is a safety switch? Safety switches are regulatory devices that automatically shut off power […]
Did you know that December to January is included in the Fire Danger Season? Fire incidences due to irresponsible light installations and faulty electrical wirings are common during the Holidays. While it’s fun to decorate your home with Christmas lights and other electrical displays, it’s also important to think about the safety of your family. […]
With the recent refurbishment of Royal Albert Hotel in Brisbane’s CBD, (see RESORT NEWS issue # 180), and the Royal On the Park Hotel’s 140 floors of renovation. Azz Industries are now the preferred supplier for electrical contracting, repairs, maintenance and phone and data. The most recent works started in January 2011, and going up through […]
Electrical Safety Office urges home owners ‘Don’t do your own electrical work’ this festive season. The Electrical Safety Office is launching a state-wide campaign this Sunday 30 October with a key safety message of ‘Don’t do your own electrical work’. This campaign is targeted at home owners who undertake their own unlicensed electrical work and aims to make them […]
On 31 May 2011, the Energy Minister announced a change to the Queensland Government Gazette regarding the connection of pool equipment to off-peak Tariff 33. On 31 May 2011, the Energy Minister announced a change to the Queensland Government Gazette regarding the connection of pool equipment to off-peak Tariff 33. From 1 July 2011, pool […]
MD 04/10 1 November 2010 MARK DREYFUS LAUNCHES NEW MEASURES TO BOOST ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN OFFICE BUILDINGS The Australian Government today welcomed moves to improve the energy efficiency of commercial buildings with the commencement of the Commercial Building Disclosure program. The Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus, today launched the Commercial […]
Safety switch research Help us save lives by testing your safety switch Each year fellow Queenslanders are injured or killed while using electrical equipment that is either unsafe or not used safely. In the five years from 2004 to 2008 there were 25 electrical fatalities. Safety switches could have prevented 12 of these deaths. In other words, […]
