South African Flameproof Association

At its June 2009 meeting, the IEC Conformity Assessment Board (CAB) asked CAB WG 12, Energy efficiency, to carry out a survey among conformity assessment stakeholders in order to examine the E3 conformity assessment requirements of today and, if possible, to map out future foreseen projects in the E3 area.

19 June 2010

Johannes Auret, Explolabs Consulting

Johannes Auret, Explolabs Consulting

The Deepwater Horizon drilling rig caught fire, burned for two days, then sank in 5,000 ft of water in the Gulf of Mexico.

January 2010

(3,8/6,6kV to 19/33 kV) Draft South African Standard (DSS)

Via the SABS Website

SYSTEM FOR CERTIFICATION TO STANDARDS RELATING TO EQUIPMENT FOR USE IN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (IECEx SYSTEM)

Notification - SABS Standards Bulletin - April 2009

Notification -SABS Standards Bulletin - October 2008, please click here for more information

Increased international cooperation on standards for energy efficiency needed

2009

Recent fatality occurred when employee used his mobile as a flashlight (1.2 MB video file),

CNN article.pdf

Safety and petrol

Olof Bekker Pr. Eng. BSc. Eng. BML S.MSAIEE, M.NACE, Lead Electrical Engineer

As an Accredited Person Master Installation Electrician (M.I.E) — Application to The Chief Inspector for Registration under the OHS Act.

November 2008