Health and Safety Archives - Professional Electrician

Plan, test, isolate – ECA promotes safe isolation and electrical installer safety

|Date: 13 May, 2022

Plan, test, isolate – ECA promotes safe isolation and electrical installer safety

You wouldn’t drink and drive… so why would you work on a circuit without isolating it? Gary Parker, ECA T ...

You wouldn’t drink and drive… so why would you work on a circuit without isolating it? Gary Parker, ECA Technical Manager, offers his thoughts. Every year, individuals working on electrical installati ...

13 May, 2022
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Kneeguard PRO system by Snickers Workwear

|Date: 11 April, 2022

Kneeguard PRO system by Snickers Workwear

Tried, tested and certified Kneeguard solutions for safety and well-being The long-term effects of workin ...

Tried, tested and certified Kneeguard solutions for safety and well-being The long-term effects of working on your knees can cause a lifetime of discomfort and restricted movement. Even the most innoc ...

11 April, 2022
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Is your first aid kit up to date, fit for purpose and ready to use? | Aero Healthcare

|Date: 7 March, 2022

Is your first aid kit up to date, fit for purpose and ready to use? | Aero Healthcare

Did you know that plasters and bandages have an expiry date? Have you ever worked out how much time and r ...

Did you know that plasters and bandages have an expiry date? Have you ever worked out how much time and resources are spent over the course of a year, checking that your first aid kit is up to date, f ...

7 March, 2022
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The importance of safe isolation and other safety measures | NAPIT

|Date: 16 February, 2022

The importance of safe isolation and other safety measures | NAPIT

Frank Bertie, Chief Technical Officer at NAPIT, covers the importance of safe isolation and the other ess ...

Frank Bertie, Chief Technical Officer at NAPIT, covers the importance of safe isolation and the other essential safety measures required for electrical installations to avoid incidents and fatalities ...

16 February, 2022
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WernerCo urges tower safety following UK restrictions lifting

|Date: 8 December, 2021

WernerCo urges tower safety following UK restrictions lifting

WernerCo is urging workers and employees to carry out PASMA training to ensure the safety of professional ...

WernerCo is urging workers and employees to carry out PASMA training to ensure the safety of professionals working on-site as restrictions are lifted across the UK. Falls from height remain one of the ...

8 December, 2021
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Staying ALIVE – five steps to simplify safe working around electricity | Martindale Electric

|Date: 14 October, 2021

Staying ALIVE – five steps to simplify safe working around electricity | Martindale Electric

The team at Martindale Electric explain the background behind the company's "ALIVE" message and offer bes ...

The team at Martindale Electric explain the background behind the company's "ALIVE" message and offer best practice advice to professionals working on live electrical circuits. Over 16 years since the ...

14 October, 2021
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Product Test: Engex 3 Part Combination Ladder

|Date: 15 June, 2021

Product Test: Engex 3 Part Combination Ladder

Steve Hewish, Approved Electrician at Turrell (Electrical Contractors), has a head for heights this month ...

Steve Hewish, Approved Electrician at Turrell (Electrical Contractors), has a head for heights this month as he tries the Engex 3 Part Combination Ladder for size. The Engex 3 Part Combination Ladder ...

15 June, 2021
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The facts about face protection | Hultafors Group

|Date: 26 March, 2021

The facts about face protection | Hultafors Group

With eye and face protection requirements often overlooked by individuals as part of their essential PPE, ...

With eye and face protection requirements often overlooked by individuals as part of their essential PPE, the experts at Hultafors Group explore whether the risk is a price worth paying. Face protecti ...

26 March, 2021
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ECS Health, Safety and Environmental Assessment – building a safer future

|Date: 16 March, 2021

ECS Health, Safety and Environmental Assessment – building a safer future

The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) has announced that from 5th April 2021 the ECS Health, Sa ...

The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) has announced that from 5th April 2021 the ECS Health, Safety and Environmental (HS&E) assessment is being extended to 50 questions, with a pass mar ...

16 March, 2021
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Ford helps roadside workers stay safe with pioneering Illuminated Rear Panels for vans

|Date: 12 March, 2021

Ford helps roadside workers stay safe with pioneering Illuminated Rear Panels for vans

Ford has developed new, first-of-its-kind electronic high-visibility panels, which do not rely on other l ...

Ford has developed new, first-of-its-kind electronic high-visibility panels, which do not rely on other light sources to be clearly visible in the dark. The red stripes, available on Transit and Trans ...

12 March, 2021
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