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The Electrical Safety Roundtable and TrustMark have collaborated to create a new reporting tool to monitor levels of unsafe and non-compliant electrical installations in homes across Great Britain. The Electrical Safety Roundtable was founded on a mission to improve electrical safety in the home. TrustMark provides a mark of Government Endorsed Quality to tradespeople who […]
CICV Forum insists the industry must keep following COVID-19 measures
As Scotland prepares for its second coronavirus cold snap, the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has urged the sector to focus on health and safety to protect colleagues, customers and families from another winter of discontent. The collective warns that COVID-19 is still a serious threat and vaccinations can only help so much – insisting […]
Kneepads used by UK electricians to prevent knee pain set for success
Kneepads used by a growing number of UK electricians to prevent knee injuries are proving to be a big hit with American construction workers as their Glasgow-based makers set their sights on doubling the amount that they export to the United States (US) next year. Invented by a University of Strathclyde student, Recoil Kneepads are […]
ECS Remote Invigilation service now open to individuals through MyECS
The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) has announced that its Remote Invigilation service for the ECS Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Assessment is now available to individuals through their MyECS account. The Remote Invigilation service offers ECS card holders and employers with the choice of undertaking their assessments without having to travel to an assessment centre, […]
The key to the perfect turkey is checking your electrics ahead of Christmas
With the nation reuniting with loved ones this Christmas, checking your household electrics could be fundamental to preventing any festive melt downs. And it is the first time Christmas hosts in their 30s who are most concerned about finessing the perfect Christmas roast. Hexo Electrical Testing commissioned a poll to gauge consumer attitudes on keeping home electrics […]
Demand for air purification creates healthy spaces in buildings this winter
During the pandemic COVID has raised the profile of the quality of the air we breathe in our buildings. As Winter approaches the combination of the weather cooling, so we are spending more time indoors, and a drive for employees to return to the workplace means that extra purification is in now in demand. Employers […]
The CICV Forum has issued a new health and safety animation
The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has issued another in its series of engaging advice videos, reminding workers how to keep themselves and others safe as the COVID-19 restrictions are relaxed. The 90-second animation is the latest in a string of easy-to-follow Forum films designed to help construction workers protect themselves and their colleagues, customers […]
Schneider Electric launches GenieEvo Connected, air insulated switchgear
Schneider Electric has launches GenieEvo Connected, a comprehensive, reliable switchgear range with unparalleled connectivity for asset health monitoring. GenieEvo switchgear is a pioneering solution for large industries and mid-sized buildings. It has a 40-year proven track record of enhanced safety and reliable performance with a long, durable service life in data centres, factories, buildings and energy infrastructure. As the latest model, GenieEvo Connected […]
New Priva white paper is a call to action for healthier workspaces
The launch of a major white paper says boosting workplace health is a wise move “ethically, practically and financially”. Published by building automation company Priva, the document explores some of the practical ways in which this can be achieved, and the long-term benefits for businesses and their staff. The white paper, which is entitled ‘Healthy […]
ECS launches Invigilation Service in response to COVID-19 restrictions
The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) has announced the launch of a pilot for an online invigilation service for the ECS Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Assessment as well as other new assessments through the ECS digital platforms. Responding to concerns regarding increased travel to assessment centres, especially as some have been closed due to COVID, […]