Care and maintenance of live line tooling is just as important as using the correct tool. To ensure worker safety, live line tools need to be regularly inspected, cleaned and maintained. Field Care of Tools In the daily use of your hot stick, precautions should be taken to prevent contamination or moisture build-up. Special precautions should
Revolutionary camera for image and video capture in hazardous zones Do you need a user friendly point and shoot HD camera when you work in hazardous areas? This intrinsically safe digital camera is designed to help you take high quality images where no other cameras are allowed. The Gravity X intrinsically safe camera is ATEX
The latest innovation from BARTEC PIXAVI is called “Orbit X Explosion Proof Wi-Fi Camera” and part of the “BARTEC goes mobile” strategy. The camera is the smartest and most versatile intrinsically safe camera ever made. The Orbit X can be used for streaming, videoconferencing and recording of video in full HD. The camera is certified
After a comprehensive tendering and selection process, CSL is proud to have been selected by Transpower as the preferred supplier of 11-33 kV medium voltage cable accessories. The three year contract, with an option to renew for an additional two years (3+2), involves the supply of heat-shrinkable and cold applied joints, terminations and screened elbow connectors complete with
The chances are electrical workers who carry out maintenance, modifications or construction of electrical systems will at some stage be exposed to live electricity. The question is will the equipment ensure their safety if something goes wrong? Snap on clamp earth set attached to an 11kV overhead line. Two short-circuit leads bridge out
Weidmuller offer a full range of screwdrivers designed specifically to work with their range of rail mount terminals and other product lines which use connectivity technology. There are 3 design options. The Weidmuller high quality screwdriver range The standard Uninsulated “SoftFinish” range OR the new Slimline VDE insulated thin blade range are recommended
The CATU range of interlocking earth clamps improves worker safety by ensuring the correct order for application of temporary earth leads Worker Safety a Priority Lines Companies these days have a much greater appreciation of the risks associated with electrical work. Regular training ensures that Line Mechanics are fully aware of the risks, however, mistakes
November 9th to 13th marked the start of Western Institute of Technology in Taranaki’s Hazardous Area Training module hosted by CSL in Auckland. This course is designed for electricians, electrical inspectors and instrumentation technicians who will be working with electrical apparatus in explosive atmospheres, instructing them on relevant safety regulations and legislations. Peter Lind of
John Peters from Contact Energy in front of one of controls panels full of Weidmuller terminals. The Poihipi Road power station (just west of Taupo) was commissioned in 1997 and was bought by Contact Energy in 2000. It is operated as an integral part of the geothermal generation group and is supplied with
Every year in support of breast cancer research Cuthbert Stewart hold a Pink Ribbon Shared Lunch in our break room. All members of our team dress in pink, even the staunch warehouse men and the suits in management. The food required a gold coin donation, with all donations being matched by the company.
