BRANCH UPDATE Christopher Gradwell NECA QLD Member Manager
Welcome to our June issue of NECA News. Over the last few months Queensland has seen a considerable amount of rain and consequential flooding due to a strong La Nina. The rain and flooding have been devastating for many towns, regions and suburbs in our communities, with the loss of lives, property, stock and in many instances, our livelihood. Electrical wires and assets have proven to be very vulnerable during this time, with many people being left without power. Our NECA community responded well to the plight of those affected, by working tirelessly to test, re-wire and get the power back on wherever they could. NECA assisted as much as possible by providing advice and releasing a detailed ‘Electrical Contractor Flood Disaster Recovery Guide’. The guide includes critical information such as evacuation checklists, managing ongoing risks and the correct procedures for reconnecting electricity in the flood’s aftermath. The forms available include the following:
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Certificate of Periodic Verification as inspected under AS/NZS 3019:2007; Electrical Installation Testing Record Sheet;
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Safe Work Method Statement for Verification Testing; and Safe Work Method Statement for Ladders.
Members requiring a copy of the guide and forms can log into NECA’s Technical Knowledge Base. This was the second consecutive summer and autumn for La Nina on the east coast. Only three times in the last 110 years has there been a “three-peat” of three consecutive years in a row. The last time was 2000/01. The Bureau of Meteorology won’t rule out the possibility of it happening again next summer, but here’s hoping it doesn’t eventuate. The rain and floods also put back a lot of major construction work, with flooded work sites and higher than normal staff absentees. It also put the start to our roadshow season on hold, but we have been able to rearrange our plans to make sure we cover all areas of the state. This year our roadshows will be bigger and better than ever. We are looking at providing contractors with opportunities to engage with Electrical Safety Office (ESO) Inspectors as well as Energy Queensland staff.
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Fibre optic splicing and testing;
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NECA member meeting – March 2022;
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Generator changeover toolbox talks with NECA Technical;
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Are your switchboard installations compliant?;
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Why hiring an apprentice is a smart move for your business;
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Non-compliance on construction sites with NECA Technical;
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Stay ahead of new RCD requirements and arc fault detection device.
NECA members can watch these recordings and more, simply by logging into NECA’s Technical Knowledge Base. Not a NECA member and want to learn more? Scan the QR code to connect with your State Member Manager.
June 2022
