23 05, 2023

Why an electrical first aid kit is essential on any work site that features electricity

2023-07-06T17:00:27+10:00

An electrical first aid kit is an essential safety measure in any workplace that deals with electricity. A good kit – like the one NECA provides - contains a standard range of equipment and materials that are designed to provide immediate treatment to individuals who have been injured as a result of an electrical incident. [...]

Why an electrical first aid kit is essential on any work site that features electricity2023-07-06T17:00:27+10:00
23 05, 2023

Everything that you need in a complete low voltage rescue kit

2023-07-06T17:00:30+10:00

Any worksite that involves a low voltage electrical system needs a low voltage rescue kit on site. This kit should be probably stocked with high-quality equipment, and there should be an adequate number of people on site trained in its use under emergency circumstances.   Here are the 11 items that should be a part [...]

Everything that you need in a complete low voltage rescue kit2023-07-06T17:00:30+10:00
23 05, 2023

Why it’s important to have top quality safety equipment

2023-05-23T15:34:09+10:00

At NECA, we take great pride in the quality of our safety equipment, and it’s important we do, because there should be no compromise in the quality of the equipment that you use on-site. This applies to the clothing and protective suits that your people wear, as well as safety equipment such as the low [...]

Why it’s important to have top quality safety equipment2023-05-23T15:34:09+10:00
23 05, 2023

How to manage and maintain an electrical first aid kit on site

2023-05-23T14:52:45+10:00

As a critical safety measure on site, keeping and maintaining an electrical first aid kit should be a key priority. Doing so comes down to three major factors – having the right kit, storing it in the right location, and making sure that enough people on site know how to use it. Select the appropriate [...]

How to manage and maintain an electrical first aid kit on site2023-05-23T14:52:45+10:00
22 12, 2022

Four Strategies For Protecting Employees From Arc Flash Risk

2023-03-21T16:19:24+11:00

Any worker working with or around electricity needs to be aware of the risk of arc flashes. They need to have the right arc flash shield equipment and training to minimise the risk of them occurring, and the damage that they cause if they do.   Because the risk of arc flashes cannot be overstated. [...]

Four Strategies For Protecting Employees From Arc Flash Risk2023-03-21T16:19:24+11:00
20 10, 2022

Managing the Risks of Crystalline Silica

2022-12-22T21:23:36+11:00

Crystalline silica is used to make a variety of products, including engineered stone for kitchen and bathroom benchtops, bricks and tiles. It can also be found in sand, stone, concrete and mortar.   When workers cut, crush, drill, polish, saw or grind stone or products that contain crystalline silica, dust particles are generated. These dust [...]

Managing the Risks of Crystalline Silica2022-12-22T21:23:36+11:00
19 10, 2022

Workplace Safety Is Not Something to Be Complacent About

2022-10-21T17:44:19+11:00

At this point, we’ve all seen the video where Australia’s Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, attended a factory as part of a media tour, and began to weld a beam after taking his mask off. It was a painful thing for anyone with experience in trades to see; here was the leader of Australia risking serious [...]

Workplace Safety Is Not Something to Be Complacent About2022-10-21T17:44:19+11:00
7 08, 2017

Exemption issued for testing requirements

2020-03-31T09:05:39+11:00

Exemption issued for testing requirements SafeWork NSW has issued a further one year exemption for the audiometric testing requirements of clause 58(2) of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 (the Reg). The previous exemption expired on 1 January 2018. The new exemption will apply for the period 1 January 2018 – 31 December 2018. [...]

Exemption issued for testing requirements2020-03-31T09:05:39+11:00
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