CAT RATINGS: WHAT IS THE PRICE OF YOUR SAFETY?
By Pat Shaw, CEO, Major Tech When dealing with electrical systems and components, safety is more than simply making sure the instrument you use has […]
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WHO IS TO BLAME WHEN THINGS GO WRONG AND HOW YOU CAN ENSURE YOUR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION REMAINS SAFE
By Danie Esterhuizen, ECA(SA) First Vice-President It’s a warm summer afternoon and you’ve just shown your son how the electric lawnmower works. He’s demonstrating his […]
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WIRED WINS AFRICA ASSOCIATIONS’ BEST E-NEWSLETTER OF THE YEAR AWARD
WIRED WINS AFRICA ASSOCIATIONS’ BEST E-NEWSLETTER OF THE YEAR AWARD Only 18 months after launching, Wired, the ECA’s eNewsletter took the award for the Best […]
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COCS NOW AVAILABLE FROM ECA(SA)’S WEST RAND BRANCH
COCS NOW AVAILABLE FROM ECA(SA)’S WEST RAND BRANCH Mathys de Jager, Chairman of the West Rand ECA branch (left) says the new branch will hold […]
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INSULATION TESTING ON LIVE CIRCUITS – THE SAFE WAY
INSULATION TESTING ON LIVE CIRCUITS – THE SAFE WAY It’s a familiar scene: An electrician is called out to deal with an electrical fault […]
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DON’T GET CAUGHT UP IN CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FRAUD
DON’T GET CAUGHT UP IN CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FRAUD By Anthony Schewitz, Regional Director ECA(SA) Highveld region My life’s motto is ‘Trust no one, question […]
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THE CAREER PATH OF AN ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION OPERATOR (ELCONOP)
The career path of an electrical construction operator By Pierre Foot There are three categories of labour known as electrical construction operator (Elconop) defined in […]
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SAFEHOUSE GUIDE TO DISTRIBUTION BOARDS, ISOLATORS AND EARTH LEAKAGE UNITS
SAFEHOUSE GUIDE TO DISTRIBUTION BOARDS, ISOLATORS AND EARTH LEAKAGE UNITS The distribution board in any building contains vital safety equipment for the purpose of protecting […]
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FAQS PART 2: WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS IF I AM EMPLOYED AS A DOMESTIC SUBCONTRACTOR ON A PROJECT?’ AND OTHER FAQS ANSWERED
FAQS PART 2: WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS IF I AM EMPLOYED AS A DOMESTIC SUBCONTRACTOR ON A PROJECT?’ AND OTHER FAQS ANSWERED Part 2 of […]
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THE ECA(SA) GUARANTEES MEMBERS’ WORKMANSHIP
THE ECA(SA) GUARANTEES MEMBERS’ WORKMANSHIP Dear Homeowner, Did you know that, as a user of electricity, you are legally responsible for the safety of your […]
