How to use ladders and step ladders safely

As electrician’s it’s improtant that we know how to use ladders and step ladders safely as they are a piece of equipment we use daily. It’s important to not get complacent about their use and to remember that a third of all reported fall-from-height-incidents involve ladders and step ladders. You need to think carefully about […]

What is an EICR and do I need one?

What is an Electrical Condition Report? An Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR)  is an official document that is produced following an assessment an electrical installation, either domestic, commercial or industrial premises require inspection with varying degrees of frequency depending on the premises It must be carried out by a suitably qualified electrician or electrical contractor […]

How can training reduce accidents in the Construction Industry

Health and Safety in the workplace It is increasingly important to have a health and safety policy within the workplace. Records prove that with education and good record keeping it minimises accidents and brings awareness by all to prevent incidents occurring.There are many good institutions such as Chas and Construction Line to ensure that high […]

What does it take to succeed as an Electrical Apprentice?

In the construction industry, Apprenticeships are and have been the most popular route to a qualification in your chosen field for as long as the construction industry has been around. Learning on the job is in my opinion the most effective way for young people to learn new skills and develop themselves professionally but also […]