A national voluntary product recall of USB chargers by Officeworks Ltd is another important reminder about electrical safety and the dangers of using faulty and non-compliant electrical parts and products, the Chief Executive Officer of the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA), Mr Suresh Manickam said today.
The recall of the affected chargers, sold at Officeworks... MORE
In order to create greater awareness amongst school students, parents and careers advisors of the enormous range of opportunities available in the electrical sector, NECA has been running this awards program for more than 10 years now.
“These Awards are designed to reward two distinct streams of students – those who are aiming for a career in engineering, and those who are already... MORE
Today, the best Victorian electrical and communications contractors were recognised at the annual electrical industry Excellence Awards hosted by peak Australian industry body the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA).
Sixteen companies across eight categories received the top state award in front over 600 industry representatives including contractors, suppliers,... MORE
Four electrical apprentices – who have demonstrated consistent levels of excellence throughout their training, will be recognised by Australia’s peak electrical industry association, the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA), tonight at the annual Apprentice of the Year Awards, held at Crown Melbourne.
The event – with guest speaker Paul Salmon, a former Essendon and... MORE
Over the next two months NECA will be running a radio advertising campaign to highlight the importance of using a qualified electrician and only installing Australia-compliant products.
“With on-line shopping becoming more and more popular in Australia, consumers must be even more diligent about only purchasing Australia-compliant... MORE
A recent suggestion from an independent advisory group arguing for a radical shake up of energy pricing structures highlights the need for mandatory energy audits and Government action to assist consumers to purchase more energy efficient devices, the Chief Executive Officer of National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA), Mr Suresh Manickam has said today.
The study... MORE
“The dangers of using non-compliant electrical products at home have been further highlighted by the death of a Central Coast woman using a faulty USB phone charger,” said the Chief Executive Officer of the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA), Mr Suresh Manickam.
“We are very concerned by last week’s tragic and unwarranted death. We again appeal to all state and... MORE
NECA has just signed up to be a Knowledge Partner in the LJHooker-led Liveability initiative
This initiative aims to help consumers find energy efficient solutions to their daily lives and NECA is proud to be associated with this initiative.
“Employing a NECA electrical contractor will always make a difference to any installation or... MORE
Winter is upon us and many people will be getting out their electric blankets and supplementary heaters. So we would like to remind everyone to check the appliances are in good working order before using them.
“It’s always better to be safe than sorry,” says Suresh Manickam, NECA CEO. “Safety is the key driver of our association and we encourage everyone to check any appliance that... MORE
Mick Logan - Executive Director, NECA Queensland was recently appointed to the Queensland Government Red Tape Reduction Project Board. The following is a report card on the outcomes of Project Board’s work to date:
The Electrical Safety Act and Regulation 2002 have been amended to include:
