Chapter Initiatives
16th February 2016
Are you an ASP and are you coming to the Tour of Duty events
An ASP Update will be incorporated into NECAs Tour of Duty events. The updates will include:
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The required PPE for work on Essential / Endeavour from 1 July.
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Update on Smart Meters
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Training for ASPs
These updates will be provided at the following events:
| Region | Date | Times | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wagga Wagga | 9 March 2016 | 7am–9am |
TLE Wagga
31 Blake Street, Wagga Wagga
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| Port Macquarie | 7 April 2016 | 7am–9am |
TLE Port Macquarie
Unit 7a/8-12 Acacia Road,
Port Macquarie
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| Tamworth | 4 May 2016 | 7am–9am |
TLE Tamworth
Unit 1/126 Marius Street, Tamworth
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| Bathurst | 18 May 2016 | 7am–9am |
TLE Bathurst
Unit 2/14 Corporation Avenue, Bathurst
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| Illawarra | 2 March 2016 | 7am–9am |
TLE Wollongong
50-52 Kenny Street, Wollongong
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| Liverpool | 29 April 2016 | 7am–9am |
TLE Liverpool
Unit 28/332 Hoxton Park Rd
Hoxton Park
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| Southern Highlands | 9 June 2016 | 7am–9am |
TLE Bowral
Unit 16 Sherwood Village
55-59 Kirkham Road
Bowral
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| Canberra | 9 March 2016 | 4.30pm–7.30pm |
Hellenic Club of Canberra
Matilda Street, Woden
(Aegean/Orpheus Room)
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The 1 July 2016 deadline for contractors working on any network in NSW is just around the corner. For those in compliance, it will be just another day on the job site. Many of those who have not purchased their new arc-rated personal protective equipment (PPE) for their employees, are having to invest significant effort to meet the deadline.
Endeavour Energy and Essential Energy is introducing safer arc-rated protective clothing for its electricity workers and contractors for the July 1 2016 deadline to better protect them from hazardous arc flashes. This safety initiative commenced in 2011 by Ausgrid who have already implemented the protective clothing to its employees and contractors including ASP contractors.
One of the major changes in this revised guideline is the recommendation to use arc-rated clothing, (with a minimum rating of 4cal/cm2), replacing the previous recommendation of 185gsm cotton clothing. The changes to the Network Providers Safety Rules will be consistent with the revised NENS09-2014.
NECAs Trade Services team will be at the events showcasing the available clothing range that is NENS 09 compliant. NECA trades Service with its connections in the Electrotechnology industry is best positioned to provide the correct advice and provide the best price for the right gear.
