Only 55% of electrical pros always isolate safely, research finds
Only 55 per cent of electrical professionals always follow the safe isolation procedure in full before starting work, according to new research from test equipment specialists Martindale Electric A recent survey by the company found that 86% of respondents are very familiar with the procedure. The findings, based on a survey sent to electrical contracting […]
Martindale Electric renews ‘STOP. No Check. No Contact!’ safety campaign
Martindale Electric is refreshing its ‘STOP. No Check. No Contact!’ awareness campaign, reminding electrical professionals of the dangers posed by unexpectedly live metalwork. Safe isolation remains the cornerstone of electrical safety, but Martindale warns that other potential hazards can still be present when working on electrical systems. A recent survey conducted by the company across […]
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 […]
New Drummond MTL15 Test Lamp and MTL15PD-S Proving Kit
Martindale Electric has launched the Drummond MTL15 Test Lamp and the MTL15PD-S Kit, which includes a Test Lamp and Proving Kit. The new Drummond MTL15 Test Lamp extends the application areas for Drummond test lamps to higher voltage installations. With AC/DC voltage indication thresholds of 50V, 230V, 400V and 690V plus a 1000V CAT IV safety […]
Martindale Electric releases a new safety catalogue
‘Electrical Safety at Work: Safe Isolation’ is the new short-form catalogue from Martindale Electric. The 44-page catalogue contains a complete range of products designed specifically for executing safe isolation procedures. Implementing safe isolation is essential to achieve compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations, there to ensure that workers on site are not exposed to danger […]
A second chance to win with Martindale Electric
Thanks to the popularity of its 95th anniversary’s Spot the Difference competition, Martindale Electric has announced it is uploading a new picture puzzle for entrants to get their teeth into. The new puzzle shows a scene where safe isolation is taking place and entrants are challenged to spot the key differences in the two pictures […]
Martindale Electric launches Spot the Difference competition
Martindale Electric has continued to celebrate 95 years of innovation and service in 2023 introducing a new electrical ‘Spot the Difference’ competition, with Amazon vouchers and exclusive ‘95th Anniversary’ metal water bottles up for grabs. Martindale Electric, established in 1928, is one of the most trusted brands in electrical safety testing. From the classic patented […]
Martindale introduces the new advanced proving unit range
Martindale Electric has introduced four new proving units to its range. Safe electrical working requires the use of a voltage indicator that has been proven with a suitable proving device, before and after use, to ensure the instrument is working correctly, in accordance with the Electricity at Work Regulations. The new proving units come with […]
Choosing the right socket tester just got easier!
It is fair to say that when it comes to a first line of defence in electrical safety, socket testers are a great way of keeping anyone working with electricity safe. Consequently, there are a huge variety of socket testers on the market and it can be difficult to choose which one is best suited […]
Win with Martindale Electric
Martindale Electric is celebrating 95 years of innovation and service in electrical safety by giving 95 EZ365 socket testers and three iPads as prizes in an online competition. The company is running a prize draw competition until the end of June to win these great prizes, anyone can enter by answering three really easy questions […]