ESC Opinion of Part P Review

Last year the Government said that they were planning to review Part P of the Building Regulations.

Proposals are said to include either a diluted version or an abandonment of Part P altogether.

However, the Electrical Safety Council is very concerned

Preventing Electrical Accidents with ESC

Over the summer the ESC have been busy visiting shopping centres across the country to highlight to the public, the ‘Plug into Safety’ campaign.

This is in an attempt to reduce the figures, which currently stand at 70 deaths and 350,000 serious

Electrical Health and Safety

Each year in workplaces, there are about 1,000 accidents which involve electric shock or burns. Of this 1,000, 30 are fatal accidents.

However, careful planning and precautions can help avoid these dangers.

Firstly it is important to assess the risks by

Infrared Technology for the Electrical Industry

Electrical systems are complex and need regular periodic inspections to ensure that all aspects are safe for continued use.

Now however, more companies are using infrared technology to aid them in their diagnostics and examinations. Thermal imaging

Electrical Installation Design: The Kitchen Issue

There have been reports that some kitchen designers have been asking for electrical kitchen appliances to be controlled from a single switching point. These appliances could include the washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave, dishwasher and fridge