January 2013

Recent research revealed some interesting results regarding Electrical Contractors’ general buying habits. The research turned up some promising results and showed that contractors still see service as the most important thing to consider when buying goods. Following this came price then quick delivery as the next most important considerations. However, many simply said they continued to buy the best tool...

Fire-fighters have issued a warning after an electrical appliance caused a fire after being left on charge overnight. A laptop computer had been left to charge through the night and subsequently overheated, catching fire while the family were sleeping. Their smoke alarm alerted them to the danger and the family smothered the fire themselves with a tea towel before calling...

PAT test reports vary depending on the requirements of the management team responsible for appliance maintenance. However, as a guide the IET Code of Practice does contain some example recommendation forms of what information should be recorded as a matter of course. How you produce your reports will also depend on what testing equipment you have, for instance if you...

At the end of 2012 ESC gave £5000 in funding to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) as part of the Electrical Fire Safety Fund. The money was given to help support a Northern Ireland campaign which aims to raise awareness of the dangers of hair straighteners for children. The campaign came about after there was an...