What are the 5 scary facts about electrical safety? October is the the month for ghosts, ghouls, and spooky stuff, as well as scary electrical facts. And thanks to the lovely folk at Electrical Safety First, the UK’s leading charity on electrical safety, here are…
As more people choose to holiday here in the UK this summer, we explore electrical safety on staycation. Yes, the global pandemic has seen a surge in bookings across the country as people choose the UK over abroad. Whether you own a B&B, cottage, or…
To keep all electrical equipment safe to use in the workplace, we must remember to beware of the chargers! Here’s why… Battery-operated equipment We’re talking items like laptops, mobile phones and others which run off battery power. Outside of an office environment, this could also…
Landlords by now, ought to be aware of the new requirements around electrical safety. This comes by way of the new EICR (Electrical Inspection and Condition report). From 1st July 2020, new residential tenancies will require an EICR report. The same goes for existing tenancies,…
The flexible working revolution is here to stay, but who’s checking the appliances used? In this latest blog we look at whose responsibility it is to ensure appliances are safe. And as staff are ‘more mobile’ with their work, how can you ensure general equipment…
Do you know the truth about PAT testing? Portable Appliance Testing, or PAT testing as we like to call it. But what exactly is it? Is it a legal requirement? How often should you do it? No doubt you’ve asked yourself at least one of…
With Christmas and New Year out the way, many businesses look to kick-start January with a recruitment drive. Budgets are in place for new hires and potential candidates are active in their search for something ‘new’. It’s a fact that increasing your staff headcount impacts…
One of the most common source of electrical fires is the inappropriate use of sockets and gang plugs. Users simply place too much power through sockets and leads that are not designed to take this level of electricity ampage, which leads to overheating and in…