Almost half of Brits aren’t aware of RCDs
A survey commissioned by NICEIC says that 46% of Brits don’t know what Residual Current Devices (RCDs) are and only 16% know if their home has one. As summer approaches, the nation’s use of electrical outdoor appliances and gadgets will increase. Recent research has found 96% of garden electrical products fail safety tests due to […]
Martindale Electric launches new PAT testers
Martindale Electric has unveiled two new handheld Portable Appliance Testers (PAT) – the HPAT550 and HPAT650. Compact, easy to operate and feature-rich, the new testers are designed to simplify PAT testing while maintaining full compliance with testing requirements for Class I and Class II appliances. Replacing the HPAT400, HPAT500 and HPAT600 the new models are […]
FireAngel returns to ASCP 2025
FireAngel, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms, will be showcasing its latest detection solutions at the ASCP Safety & Compliance Conference, Exhibition and Awards 2025, held in Newport from 14-16 May. As the only dedicated event for safety and compliance professionals working in social housing, compliance and asset […]
ECN May issue out now!
The May issue of ECN is OUT NOW and packed with insights and information on the topics you care about. Read the issue here. From the Editor Hello and welcome to the May issue of ECN. The sun is starting to shine and as I write this it feels like summer is finally on the […]
Advanced provides fire protection to Eribé knitwear
Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has supplied an intelligent fire panel with wireless detection to Scottish knitwear brand, Eribé. An Advanced MxPro 5 analogue addressable fire panel has been installed at Eribé Knitwear to provide protection that is high-performance and fault-tolerant. The system was installed following a fire risk assessment which required Category L2 coverage. […]
Entries open for Electrical Safety First’s Safety Innovation Award
Consumer safety charity Electrical Safety First has announced that entries are now open for its Safety Innovation Award 2025. This annual award honours innovative projects and products that safeguard consumers from electrical hazards. The Safety Innovation Award recognises and rewards outstanding ideas that help protect consumers from electrical dangers. It is also free and easy […]
Aico announces winner of Smart Social Spaces competition
Aico has announced Bromford Flagship as the winner of its Smart Social Spaces competition. As a result, the housing group will receive technology to fit 10 of its properties with Aico’s innovative home life safety systems. Aico says that the initiative marks an important step in Bromford Flagship’s mission to enhance resident safety, reduce maintenance […]
Markel Direct reveals most common construction injuries
A new study by Markel Direct, a specialist insurer of tradespeople, has revealed the most common injuries faced by those working in the construction industry. The survey, which asked over 300 tradespeople about the impact of workplace injuries and illness, found the most common causes of workplace injuries for tradespeople, with 44% of tradespeople reporting […]
NAPIT supports plans for tougher sentencing of tool thieves
NAPIT has welcomed plans calling for changes to the law so that tool thieves face tougher sentences reflecting the full impact of their crimes. Amanda Martin, MP for Portsmouth North, and the sister of an electrician, has tabled the Tools of Trade Theft (Sentencing) Bill, which will have its second reading in Parliament on 25 […]
Electrical phase identification device to enhance efficiency
PENTA has unveiled a new device that has been designed to optimise workflow while ensuring safety and precision in electrical phase identification and analysis. Engineered for professionals managing electrical networks, the Phantom electrical phase identifier offers a range of features that are designed to simplify operations and improve performance. The Phantom quickly identifies electrical phases […]