Early collaboration vital under new Building Safety Act
Early collaboration between project partners is an important first step to achieving smooth project completion under Building Safety Act, says cable supplier AEI Cables. The new Building Safety Act – introduced in October 2023 – makes new stringent requirements for higher-risk buildings which are those deemed to be of at least 18m in height or at […]
Workplace injuries affect 95% of tradespeople
According to research by Direct Line business insurance, almost all tradespeople (95%) have experienced workplace injuries and half of tradespeople acknowledge that health and safety requirements and procedures are not consistently followed on site. Analysis of new Health and Safety Executive data reveals that 47,000 people working in construction trades suffered a non-fatal injury at […]
NICEIC looks back on 2024 highlights of The Wire
NICEIC, the certification and training body for the electrical industry, is reflecting on a successful year for its webinar series, The Wire. The Wire, which is free to NICEIC-certified businesses and their employees, has provided technical insights and continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities to industry professionals throughout 2024. Webinars have covered a diverse range of […]
NAPIT supports Ending Shock Silence report
NAPIT has announced that it supports the Electrical Training Trust (ETT) and welcomes its recommendations in the alarming Ending Shock Silence report on electrical shocks in the workplace. The report is based on findings from the Electric Shock Survey, a recent study conducted by ETT to understand the frequency and culture of reporting electric shocks […]
Which fire and carbon monoxide alarm should you buy?
Fire and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms play a crucial role in the protection of homes. Every fire and CO alarm is different, so it’s important to ensure you are choosing the right one. When buying a fire or CO alarm, it’s essential to consider the type of room, the grade of alarm, and requirements of […]
Acrospire provides sustainable lighting for Luton bus shelters
Acrospire, a British manufacturer of exterior lighting products, recently came up with a solution to help illuminate bus stops in and around the Luton area. In Luton, the Borough Council is responsible for maintaining and positioning bus stops and shelters. With funding through the Department of Transport’s Bus Service Improvement Programme (BSIP), the Council has […]
Tamlite calls for urgent focus on role of emergency lighting
Tamlite Lighting, one of the UK’s largest independent lighting manufacturers, is urging the construction industry to prioritise emergency lighting as a vital component of building safety. Tamlite’s call to action follows the publication of the 1,700-page Grenfell Inquiry report, which exposed a series of systemic failures across government and the construction industry, leading to the […]
Keynote Speaker announced for Emergency Lighting Conference
The Industry Committee for Emergency Lighting (ICEL) has announced that the keynote speaker for the ICEL Emergency Lighting Conference 2024 is Professor Ed Galea, a renowned fire safety engineering expert from the University of Greenwich in London. Professor Galea (pictured above) is the Founding Director of the Fire Safety Engineering Group (FSEG) of the University […]
PULS launches PISA-M electronic circuit breakers
PULS, a provider of DIN-Rail power supplies, has announced the launch of its new series of PISA-M 4-channel electronic circuit breakers (ECBs). These devices are the perfect safety and power distribution tool for applications with power requirements ranging from 90W to 480W. The new PULS electronic circuit breakers manage the current distribution on the secondary […]
Siemens and BASF collaborate on driving circular economy
Siemens Smart Infrastructure and BASF have announced the first electrical safety product to include components made from biomass-balanced plastics. Used across industrial and infrastructure applications, Siemens’ SIRIUS 3RV2 circuit breaker is now being manufactured using Ultramid BMBcert and Ultradur BMBcert from BASF, where fossil feedstock at the beginning of the value chain is replaced by […]