Q&A with lighting expert Dr Shelley James
In this month’s interview, ECN is speaking with Dr Shelley James of Age of Lighting Innovations, a renowned lighting consultant, TEDx speaker, educator, and advocate for healthier, high-performing environments through the science of light: ECN: Hi Shelley! To start with, could you describe your beginnings in the electrical sector, along with details of what motivated […]
Carhartt launches Steel Work Trousers range
American workwear company Carhartt has introduced a range of Steel Work Trousers designed to protect knees during regular trade work. Made from stretch ripstop fabric with Rugged Flex technology, the trousers are built to offer durability and ease of movement for those working on their knees throughout the day. The design includes articulated knees to […]
UKATA announces new partnership with CAI
UKATA (UK Asbestos Training Association), a nationwide authority in asbestos training, has announced a new partnership with CAI (The Confederation of Aerial Industries), noting a shared aim of enhancing asbestos-related education and training opportunities. The organisations say this partnership highlights their shared commitment to collaboratively promoting asbestos awareness and enhancing safety protocols within the industry. […]
Vent-Axia champions cleaner indoor air on Clean Air Day
British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is supporting Clean Air Day today (Thursday, 19 June 2025). This year’s campaign highlights how air pollution affects us from before our first breath until our last, and encourages people to understand the health risks as well as urge MPs to support stronger air quality laws in the UK so we […]
Winter burnout advice for business owners and sole traders
Trade insurance experts at Toolbox by Admiral have provided recommendations for preventing exhaustion and averting fatigue during the winter months. Sole traders, independent business owners, and tradespeople can find the winter months particularly challenging. As daylight hours and temperatures plummet, seeking motivation to accomplish work can be difficult. This challenge, combined with potential seasonally slow business, can […]
Vent-Axia recommends key actions to take this World Ventilation Day
Vent-Axia has welcomed the second World Ventilation Day, a day dedicated to recognising and promoting the importance of ventilation and indoor air quality (IAQ). Taking place on 8 November 2023, this year’s theme is ‘Breathe Better, Live Better’. The day aims to raise awareness of the importance of ventilation as a crucial part of enabling […]
A fifth of tradespeople injured when breaking health and safety rules
New research from Direct Line reveals almost one in five (19%) tradespeople have been injured as a result of breaking health and safety rules on site. The scale of health and safety breaches is concerning, with 46% of tradespeople admitting they do not always take the required precautions when conducting work. For many tradespeople, there […]
Electrical industry fails to tackle smoking
Experts call on HR teams and encourage workers in the sector to consider smoking cessation to improve health, as the occupation smoking inequality gap widens by 5% in five years. More than one in five employees in routine manual and service occupations in England smoke, according to data from the Office for Health Improvement and […]
CEDIA reimagines annual awards programme
CEDIA has announced the opening of the 2023 CEDIA Smart Home Awards (formerly the CEDIA Awards). The new title aligns with CEDIA’s mission to increase awareness of CEDIA and the industry among consumers and allied trades. Additional changes to the programme include a new Health, Sustainability or Wellness Project category and redefined level definitions in […]
Vent-Axia welcomes World Ventilation Day
Vent-Axia welcomes the first World Ventilation Day, a day dedicated to recognising and promoting the importance of ventilation and indoor air quality (IAQ). Taking place on 8 November, the day aims to raise awareness of the importance of ventilation as a crucial part of enabling health and wellbeing. It also seeks to recognise and celebrate […]