Another brick in the wall
January 24, 2019
Support for the long-running campaign by SELECT for Recognition of Electricians as a Profession has been widespread across the construction industry, and is now literally building up brick by brick.
Author: Claire Fletcher
Up a height
January 23, 2019
More worker deaths are caused by falls from height than any other kind of work-related incident in the UK, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Alastair Hogg, sales director at MSA Safety, recaps on what we have learned from the
(Virtual) Reality check
January 23, 2019
HellermannTyton is bringing cable management to life as the company opens virtual reality experience.
Are you 18th Edition complaint?
January 22, 2019
With the 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations introduced earlier this month, Bureau Veritas is urging the industry to lead the way in best practice by not only ensuring compliance with mandatory requirements, but also the non-compulsory recommendations suggested in the new
Inspiring the next generation of tradespeople
January 22, 2019
Global workwear brand Dickies has partnered with City of Bristol College to support students and apprentices who are preparing for a career in a range of vocational and technical trades and professions.
Cutting the cord on electric vehicles
January 21, 2019
How your next electric vehicle could soon be made from flexible solar panels.
Support elderly colleagues with the EIC’s PSP
January 21, 2019
The Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) launched the Pensioner Support Programme (PSP) to provide a safety net to those who are faced with numerous hurdles and are in need of that little extra support during their retirement and is encouraging everyone within the
Rogue trader jailed following investigation
January 18, 2019
A man has been jailed for carrying out dangerous work while posing as a registered electrician.
Changes to 18th Edition
January 16, 2019
With the introduction of the 18th Edition the decision-making process for inclusion of overvoltage protection in electrical installations has changed. Here, Dave Enefer, devices product manager at Crabtree, looks at the latest requirements for overvoltage protection.
Seal of approval
January 16, 2019
ABB’s Structure Mounted Outdoor Switchgear (SMOS) Light switchgear has received full approval from Network Rail following a stringent five-year review process.