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A stable power supply is arguably the single most important factor in keeping businesses open for business.Power loss affects everything from our essential services to our domestic applications, making it impossible for businesses and households to operate.

Workplace health and safety is an important issue in every organisation. But it’s arguably most important in the construction sector, where accidents aren’t just an inconvenience—they’re potentially life threatening.

Procurement is one of the most important factors in the success of construction projects. It’s pivotal throughout the entire project during both design and construction phases—and it relies heavily on the experience, market knowledge, and resources of the project managers.

It’s all in the planning

It’s impossible for a project to be successful without the right planning. Getting the right expertise and the right solutions in the initial stages of oil and gas projects is crucial if they’re going to finish on time, on budget, and according to strict regulatory standards.

As soon as the summer months begin to creep up on us, all the warnings about the season begin to buzz in our conversations and on the media.

Whether it be the debilitating heat or major storm hazards, it is no secret that summer can be very risky for individuals and families.

Choosing PME means you choose a business that offers a diverse range of services with proven experience. But, that’s just one part of our company.

When you work with PME, you are guaranteed to be secured with one of our proud distributors who share our same vision and values.

TPS/PVC cable insulation can be compromised by a chemical reaction if it is in contact with polystyrene. Make sure you check the insulation is undamaged before installing this cable and always follow the cable manufacturer’s instructions.

The plasticiser in cable insulation PVC to make it flexible and tough is not chemically bonded to the PVC and will slowly leach out of the cable over time. The process of cable losing plasticisers increases when the cable is in contact with other materials, such as polystyrene and polyurethane. The leaching of the plasticiser will cause the cable’s PVC material to become harder, more brittle and prone to cracking. This could mean live conductors will be exposed, and possibly result in electric shock or fire.

There are many different causes of electric shock, but one particularly hazardous risk comes from unterminated live cables.

In the last year, there were over 300 electrical shocks reported to the Queensland Electrical Safety Office—and ten per cent of those reports related to unterminated cables becoming live. Anyone coming into contact with unterminated live cables is at significant risk of serious injury or death from electric shock.

But there are a few easy ways to manage this hazard: