CEF Goes The Distance For Macmillan Cancer Support
This June, CEF will be going the distance to raise £54,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support by walking the 290 mile Macmillan Way in just 17 days. With the aim of raising enough money to fund a Macmillan nurse for a year, over 70 members of the CEF team will be joined by friends, family and […]
What’s Next For UPS?
There have been many rumblings of late that centre around the demise of traditional standalone UPS systems and the market longevity of these. It is undeniable that the market is saturated when it comes to centralised UPS. Technology seems to have plateaued and the performance delivered from different manufacturers has become fairly ubiquitous. This has […]
Switch To Electric Before Brexit Comes Into Force, Say Mr. Electric & Low Carbon Workspaces
Businesses in the Black Country need to take action now and apply for electric vehicle (EV) funding before Brexit comes into force, urge Mr. Electric and Low Carbon Workspaces. Mr. Electric is an authorised installer from the government’s Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV), and is helping commercial customers to apply for the Workplace Charging Scheme […]
Take On The Great Wall Of China Challenge With Electrical Industries Charity
Do you think you have what it takes to conquer thousands of steps of the Great Wall of China? The Electrical Industries Charity is looking for participants for its Challenge for a Cause – the Great Wall of China trek 2018 to help Raise the Roof for the Dickinson family. The Great Wall of China (also […]
ECIS Hosts Mental Health First Aid Workshop
Learning how to identify and support staff members with mental health issues was the focus of a recent workshop held by EC Insurance Services (ECIS), in conjunction with Mental Health First Aid England and ECA. Electrotechnical professionals and ECA staff attended the event, which provided the foundations to create ‘mental health champions’ in their organisation. […]
90% Decrease In Industry Accidents Since 2001, Says JIB Survey
The latest JIB Survey of Accidents at Work has shown that the 2017 accident incidence rate (AIR) for RIDDOR-reportable accidents is less than 10% of what it was in 2001. This impressive statistic highlights the continuing commitment from electrical contractors to reduce accidents in the workplace, following the JIB, ECA and Unite the Union’s major […]
SELECT Calls On Scottish Government To Follow UK Example
SELECT has called on the Scottish Government to adopt the new measures announced at Westminster which are designed to encourage small businesses to apply for government contracts and to ensure that there is a mechanism to punish contractors who don’t pay their suppliers on time. While accepting that Holyrood has made some progress on public […]
Could An Electrician Be Britain’s Top Tradesperson 2018?
Britain’s Top Tradesperson 2018 competition has now launched, inviting electricians from across Britain to be recognised for the great work that they do in keeping homes and local businesses in the best condition. The annual competition, organised by Screwfix and supported by Mitsubishi Motors in the UK, aims to highlight and recognise the great work […]
JIB Launches Mental Health Resources For Members
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week (14-20 May), the JIB has launched an online resource to help its members promote a positive mental health environment in the workplace. Working in partnership with Acas, EC Insurance Services, the Electrical Industries Charity and Mates in Mind, the guidance is broken into three key areas: prevention; intervention; […]
Welsh Cable Manufacturer Joins Calls For Higher Fire Safety Standards
Wrexham Mineral Cables, producer of fire survival cables used for critical electrical circuits, has called for higher fire safety standards. The company, which contributed to the Grenfell Inquiry, is a long-standing advocate of more stringent British Standards Institution (BSI) tests when it comes to fire protection. Tests conducted by the Fire Protection Authority, on behalf of […]