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Inquest rules ammonia accident preventable
An inquest was held into how a man died during an ammonia explosion at the Carlsberg Brewery in Northampton, England. The coroner believed that David Chandler, 45, died almost instantly when an ammonia leak caused a dormant compressor to explode in his face. The unit had previously been disconnected, but during an attempt to move […]
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Extreme weather triggers AC overload
Temperatures of over 43°C in Southern California and the associated increase in air conditioning demand has led to a series of blackouts across Los Angeles. And it may be a sign of things to come. Almost 100,000 customers in LA were left without power during a heatwave that set new records. According to the Los […]
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South Australia’s got talent
AIRAH is celebrating the achievements of South Australian apprentices at its annual Apprentice Awards dinner. The South Australian Apprentice Awards Night will be held on Friday, August 17 at the Hackney Hotel from 7-10pm. The Apprentice of the Year will be announced, as will the Runner-up Award, the Encouragement Award and the Airefrig Scholarship Award. […]
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Australian Budget offers opportunities for the HVAC&R industry
A 2018–19 Federal Budget based on solid infrastructure spending and positive tax measures offers measurable value for the HVAC&R industry, according to the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH). AIRAH CEO Tony Gleeson, M.AIRAH, says the government’s commitment to substantial and important infrastructure projects should benefit Australia in general, and the HVAC&R […]
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ARBS Awards winners announced
The much-anticipated ARBS Awards ceremony was held at the ICC Grand Ballroom in Sydney on Wednesday, May 9. A panel of industry experts evaluated the nominations based on various criteria such as leadership, sustainability, performance and innovation. The award winners were: The ARBS Young Achiever Award 2018 Jason Harrison, Airmaster Australia The ARBS Product Excellence […]
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WA: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Awards Ball
The Air Conditioning & Mechanical Contractors Association WA (AMCA), the Alan Robert Memorial Fund, the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) and South Metropolitan TAFE are jointly presenting the 2018 West Australian Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Awards Ball. The ball is on Friday, July 20. Last year the event attracted more than 300 industry representatives from all sectors including […]
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Soft Landings: The Case for Professional Aftercare following Building Handover
Interested in Soft Landings? Whether it is falling down, the economy or the commissioning of buildings, a soft landings would be preferred. With occupants at the centre of the building experience, their satisfaction drives many decisions. FMA, Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and AIRAH are working together to bring the expert advice of […]
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AIRAH’s DA15 Air Filters and Cleaning Devices is open for public comment
DA15 Air Filters and Cleaning Devices is open for industry/public review until 5pm on May 1. Comments are invited on the technical content, wording and general arrangement of the DA. Read more >>
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AIRAH’s Air Conditioning 101 re-developed
AIRAH’s Air Conditioning 101 has been re-developed to offer participants a better educational experience. The new release was recently introduced, six years after the original version. The online course has been designed to offer a basic understanding of how air conditioning and ventilation works in buildings, and to familiarise you with the language and terms […]