March 2013

A recent survey revealed that 83% of electrical contractors use smart technology as a part of their daily working life. What is interesting is that of those surveyed, a quarter said that they would feel lost without their laptop, ipad or smartphone whilst going about their business. This highlights how much the electrical industry has changed to incorporate smart technology...

In recent years ‘plug and go’ devices have become popular with those keen to save money on electricity bills and especially with the rapid rise in energy bills we have all seen recently, these devices seem like a really good idea. But are they? The manufacturers of these products market them as energy saving devices which can reduce energy costs...

Continuing on from part one of our miniseries discussing the new fourth edition of the Code of Practice: The fourth edition interestingly recommends that it is good practice for all equipment needing testing to be clearly identifiable and labelled, and that this could be in the form of a barcode to ensure unique identification. This could be especially important in...

Part one of a two part miniseries focusing on the new fourth edition of the Code of Practice from the IET. The fourth edition of the IET Code of Practice has been designed to ensure that those responsible for the maintenance and testing of appliances fully understand the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989. This updated version of the Code of...

The Health and Safety Executive, (HSE) have highlighted their ‘toolbox’ information on electrical safety. Directed at businesses, the information attempts to get people thinking of the risks of working near electricity and the importance of taking precautions. Included is a case study which tells of an electrocution taking place within a work place environment and how preventative measures can be...