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Standards for Dangerous Goods
Written by Administrator Saturday, 02 April 2011 11:21Australian and international standards cover goods that, by their nature, present the possibility of danger to workers or the general public. These standards cover such aspects as handling, storage and transport of dangerous goods. There are also strict regulations governing this area.
Read more...Standards for Transformers (Power Supplies)
Written by Administrator Saturday, 02 April 2011 11:20Standards cover electrical safety, installation energy efficiency and electromagnetic compatibility standards for different types of transformers. Low voltage transformers are also required to meet ingress (IP) protection tests.
Read more...Standards for Circuit Breakers and Safety Switches
Written by Administrator Saturday, 02 April 2011 11:17Electrical safety, installation and electromagnetic compatibility standards apply to circuit-breakers and safety switches. Safety switches are also described by the terms 'Residual Current Device' or 'RCD'. Miniature overcurrent circuit-breakers are often used with household and related types of electrical equipment.
Read more...Cords, Plugs, Sockets, Outlet Devices and Appliance Connectors
Written by Administrator Saturday, 02 April 2011 11:16Manufacturing and electrical wiring standards cover cords, plugs, sockets, outlet devices and appliance connectors.
Read more...Standards for Portable Control and Conditioning Devices
Written by Administrator Saturday, 02 April 2011 11:15Manufacturing and installation standards cover control and conditioning devices used with different types of household and related types of electrical equipment. These devices include remote control devices, timing devices, lighting dimmer switches and energy regulators.
Read more...Standards for Appliance and Wall Switches
Written by Administrator Saturday, 02 April 2011 11:12Standards cover electrical safety, installation and electromagnetic compatibility for different types of appliance and wall switches.
Read more...Standards for White Goods
Written by Administrator Sunday, 13 March 2011 03:35White goods should comply with electrical safety, manufacturing, performance, energy efficiency, installation and electromagnetic compatibility standards. These standards apply to refrigerators (including freezers and wine coolers), clothes dryers, washing machines and dishwashers. Washing machines and dishwashers also need to be tested to water efficiency standards. Switches, cords, plugs and power points used with white goods should be tested to relevant Australian standards
Read more...Standards for Welding Equipment
Written by Administrator Sunday, 13 March 2011 03:34Portable welding equipment should comply with electrical safety, installation and electromagnetic compatibility standards. These standards apply to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) and Manual Metal-Arc Welding (MMAW). Note that in addition to the electrical safety standards listed below, there are specific standards that apply to cords, cables, plugs, sockets, outlet devices, appliance connectors and transformers associated with these products.
Read more...Standards for Swimming Pools and Spas
Written by Administrator Sunday, 13 March 2011 03:33Standards cover electrical safety, installation, plumbing safety and electromagnetic compatibility for swimming pools and spas (Transportable and Conventional Baths), including pool pumps, pool and spa heaters, pool lights, solar heaters and collectors, and chlorinators. Note that switches, cords, plugs and power points used with pool and spa heaters should be tested to relevant Australian standards.
Read more...Standards for Bathroom Appliances
Written by Administrator Sunday, 13 March 2011 03:33Electrical safety standards cover appliances used in bathrooms, such as hair care appliances, shavers, heat lamps, exhaust fans, towel rails and clothes dryers. These standards help to protect people from harm when using appliances in damp bathroom areas. Note that additional standards to those listed below apply to flexible supply cords and plugs for electrical equipment used in bathrooms and lighting.
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