Topic: Safety Compliance
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What are the DSEAR regulations surrounding hazardous areas?
There are many hazards in the workplace, particularly within the manufacturing sector. Consequently, a fundamental for any manufacturing business is workplace safety. Indeed, with the number of opportunities for accidents at their greatest in this type of environment – thanks to the machinery and materials used – it’s imperative you have robust procedures to protect […]
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Why machine risk assessments are business critical
While health and safety should be a priority for all commercial businesses, the manufacturing industry has additional considerations. Plant machinery and electrical equipment must be installed and operated safely. If a machine is modified, reconfigured, or interlinked on a production line, this can affect the integrity. And it’s the company operating the machine that is […]
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Top Tips for identifying potential electrical hazards
No business owner wants to deal with a workplace accident, but unfortunately, they are all too common, with machinery or equipment often the root cause. Where electricity is present, there’s an added risk, and the consequences of ignoring hazard warning signs can be fatal. There are several steps a business can take to prevent accidents in […]
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What is CompEx & ATEX?
If you work within the manufacturing industry, you might well be familiar with the terms ATEX and CompEx, but do you know how they relate to your business? In this short article, we’re explaining exactly what the terms mean and why they should matter to you and your teams. What is ATEX? ATEX derives from […]
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Jargon Buster – Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs)
The electrical world can be confusing and we’ve all come across some terms that don’t make much sense. That’s why in each issue of wired we unravel a piece of industry gobbledygook and tell you what it means – In plain old English. Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) SO WHAT IS AN EICR? You […]
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Jargon Busted – MCBs
The electrical world can be confusing and we’ve all come across some terms that don’t make much sense. That’s why in each issue of Wired we unravel a piece of industry gobbledygook and tell you what it means – In plain old English. What does MCB stand for? MCB stands for Miniature Circuit Breaker – […]
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Jargon Buster – CHAS
CHAS – Contractors Health & Safety Assessment Scheme These days you’ll often hear people saying: ‘It’s health and safety gone mad.’ But the truth is, regulations for health and safety are there for a reason – and anyone booking an electrical installation would expect the electrical engineers to operate with the protection of the […]
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Get the facts – Using electricity outside
Flashing fairy lights, nodding Rudolphs and dancing Santas – a favourite local news story at this time of year is the over-the-top neighbour who has filled their garden and covered their house with Christmas lights and decorations. If you’re unlucky you might live next door to one – or perhaps you’re one yourself… While some […]
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Don’t start the new year with a bang…
Lee Johnson, Managing Director of Advanced Electrical Services explains… This January marks the 15-year anniversary of part P, which for those of you who don’t know is the part of the building regulations that apply to electrical installations in domestic properties. For me it’s a memorable time: the introduction of part P meant that […]
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Jargon Busted – Halloween Horror Stories
As it’s the season of all things spooky, we thought we’d let you in on some of the horror stories we’ve encountered in our many years in the business. Just don’t read this at night in a haunted house – you may (not) live to regret it! Things that go bump, not always in the […]
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Jargon Busted – Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS)
The electrical world can be confusing and we’ve all come across some terms that don’t make much sense. That’s why in each issue of Wired we unravel a piece of industry gobbledygook and tell you what it means – In plain old English. Any company looking to contract work to an electrical engineer would expect […]
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Jargon Busted – Wiring Regulations BS7671
Here’s a question for you: What’s the only thing more exciting than your team winning the cup the same week you win the lottery? Answer: Wiring regulations! Joking aside: even electricians who dream of electric sheep (extra brownie points to anyone who recognises the book/ movie reference here) might struggle to get excited about new […]
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Case Study – Everbuild
Production downtime minimised whilst ensuring critical Everbuild compliance.
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Guide – Safety Compliance
Ensuring workplaces are safe environments where all staff are protected
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