Miniseries Part 1: Fourth Edition of the Code of Practice
Part one of a two part miniseries focusing on the new fourth edition of the Code of Practice from the IET. The fourth edition of the IET Code of Practice has been designed to ensure that those...
View ArticleMiniseries Part 2: Fourth Edition of the Code of Practice
Continuing on from part one of our miniseries discussing the new fourth edition of the Code of Practice: The fourth edition interestingly recommends that it is good practice for all equipment needing...
View ArticleRevealed: Plug-in Energy Saving Device Failure
In recent years ‘plug and go’ devices have become popular with those keen to save money on electricity bills and especially with the rapid rise in energy bills we have all seen recently, these devices...
View ArticleSmart and Digital Technology Embraced by Electricians
A recent survey revealed that 83% of electrical contractors use smart technology as a part of their daily working life. What is interesting is that of those surveyed, a quarter said that they would...
View ArticleOverload Calculator has Landed
The Electrical Safety Council (ESC) has recently designed a socket overload calculator which has been created as a simple to use guide for householders to identify any overloaded sockets in their...
View ArticleLive Washing Machine Kills Plumber
A property development company based in Bristol has been prosecuted following the death of a plumber who was electrocuted whilst installing a washing machine. The young plumber, 23 year old Danny...
View ArticleECA Step up Electrical Event Standards
The Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) announced an electrical event scheduled for 20th to 22nd June this year which they claim is the ‘must attend event of the year’. The event will take place...
View ArticleESC Hold Workshops to Increase Electrical Awareness
The Electrical Safety Council (ESC) recently ran a workshop on electrical fire safety in Wales which was attended by the Welsh Fire and Rescue Services. With representatives from all three fire...
View ArticleProduct Safety Conference: Are You Going?
ESC (The Electrical Safety Council) are busy getting ready for their third Product Safety Conference in London. Set for the 16th May 2013, the event is rapidly approaching and ESC have announced a...
View ArticleHelp ESC Encourage Landlords to Be Electrically Safe
In the last few years it appears that many more people are becoming landlords. This has sparked ESC to produce guidance recommendations on how these people can meet their legal requirements. In fact,...
View ArticleMore Electrical Appliance Recalls Announced
All over the news this week is the dangers some people have faced due to faulty Bosch dishwashers. A report on the Six o’clock news last night told the tale of a couple who had contacted Bosch about...
View ArticleESC’s Electrical Consumer App
Did you know that ESC (Electrical Safety Council) launched an app a little while back? The app has been designed to be used by anyone planning to move into a new home and allows them to do quick visual...
View ArticleNAPIT EXPO Details Announced
NAPIT are holding their annual EXPO event for 2013 in June this year. Amongst the exhibitors will be a number of familiar companies and some new ones too. Confirmed exhibitors at the event include...
View ArticleWarning Issued to Landlords on Appliance Recalls
It seems we can’t get away from faulty appliances and recalls from manufacturers due to faulty goods being sold to the public. Now landlords are being warned to be careful with appliances in their...
View ArticleFire Safety Fund Focuses on Appliances
The Electrical Safety Council’s Fire Safety Fund is still accepting applications for grants until the 17th May 2013 up to the sum of £5000. The fund was set up to help consumer organisations including...
View ArticleFourth Edition Labelling Issues
The new fourth edition of the IET Code of Practice has sparked discussion on its recommendation for retesting dates not to be labelled on the pass labels, as has been common practice until now. New...
View ArticleNew IET Code of Practice for Electrical Safety Management
The IET, the producers of the IET Code of Practice – effectively the bible for PAT technicians, are now producing a new Code of Practice for Electrical Safety Management. They say that the publication,...
View ArticleApollo 600 at Health Expo
Seaward are showcasing their new Apollo 600 tester at the Safety and Health Expo 2013 in June. They are marketing the new machine as the latest electrical tester which establishes a new approach to...
View ArticleElectrical Industry Conference Rapidly Approaching
The Electrical Industry Conference set to take place in June at the ICC in Birmingham has been put together by the ECA and has been marketed as an event all about business. When they say that the event...
View ArticleNICEIC and Hillary Devey Promote Female Electricians
With job market uncertainty and figures which reveal that more than 1.1 million women alone have become unemployed since the beginning of the recession, it’s no surprise that skilled trades are...
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