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Apprentices in Australia earn higher wages

After a decision from the corresponding Commission in Australia, the wages of new apprentices (building, electrical contracting, manufacturing and plumbing) have been significantly boosted in the country. This fact has created a controversy between unions and employers. The decision, which will be applied in the following years, will result in more people obtaining vocational training ... Read more

Safety tips for preventing residential electrical fires

With the fall coming and the temperatures dropping, the risk of electrical fires at home is rising. This is due to the extended use of jack-o-lanterns plugged into wall sockets and electric heating blankets. Unfortunately, on a yearly basis, thousands of people are injured or killed in residential home fires. For these reasons, the Horton ... Read more

Construction Electrician Jobs in all US States

We came across a website that will be valuable to construction electricians looking for job. The name is ConstructionCrossing.com and it is a website for construction jobs and projects in general. However, this includes electricians too. You can search for electrical jobs here. You should narrow the search down per state, by putting in the ... Read more

Free Navy Technical Manuals

ShopDawg.com is a website offering accessories. However, while we were browsing StumbleUpon we came across a certain page of their website, in which they are offering various Navy Technical Training Manuals. As they indicate, they have bought them and want to offer them to people who might need them, free of charge. Among these manuals ... Read more

Consumer awareness for electrical safety is on the uprise

A recent survey conducted by the ElectricSafe Register shows that consumers are aware of safety issues in electrical projects so they make sure to hire competent professionals for the job. The survey took place in center of city of Bath, England. For example, the majority of consumers would have the electrician to provide proof of ... Read more