Safe use of ladders and step ladders

As electrician’s step ladders and ladders are a piece of equipment that we use daily so it’s important to not get complacent about their use its important to remember that a third of all reported fall from height incidents involve ladders and step ladders. You need to think carefully about what the task is that […]

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 Download our handy PDF table detailing the frequency for EICR’S – Frequency for Electrical […]

What is PAT Testing & What do you need to do to comply?

What is PAT Testing? Portable appliance testing (PAT) is the term used to describe the examination of electrical appliances and equipment to ensure they are safe to use. Most electrical safety defects can be found by visual examination but some types of defect can only be found by testing. However, it is essential to understand […]

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 […]