Sparks Electrical News March 2015

SUB-STANDARD ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES CAN CAUSE FIRE, INJURY AND DEATH

The latest available statistics* indicate that over 3500 fires yearly are classified as “electrical”. Fires may be caused by using sub-standard electrical products, by employing incompetent contractors to carry out electrical installations or both. There are many sub-standard products and services on offer in South Africa, usually at seductive prices and in contravention of laws which are promulgated to protect people. Providing such products and services is a crime. Using them is irresponsible.

If you are not sure of the product or electrical contracting service** you are considering using, use those provided by Safehouse members.

Membership of the Safehouse Association is your assurance of suppliers’ commitment to a code of conduct that demands compliance with regulations and all-round responsible behaviour. *Provided by the Fire Protection Association of Southern Africa ** The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) is a member of the Safehouse Association. The ECA has around 5000 members. Call them on 011 392 0000

Be Safe. Always ask for and use SAFEhouse members’ products and services:

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PRETORIA MOTOR CONTROL GEAR PRODUCTS PMCG

Suppliers you can trust The South African Safehouse Association is an independent, registered, non-profit organization established by the electrical industry and committed to communicating with customers. The South African Safehouse Association has been established to combat this proliferation of dangerous products and services by: • Making the market aware of the risks in using such products and services • Exposing sub-standard products and services • Persuading specifiers, suppliers and distribution channels not to recommend or to offer such products and services for sale For more information contact : Pierre Nothard Cell: 083 414 4980 | Tel: 011 396 8140 Email: pierren@safehousesa.co.za

TVE LECTRIC

AMEMBEROFTHE Hudaco GROUP

march 2015 www.safehousesa.co.za

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As at 13/02/2015

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