electrical

The deadline for entering the Electrical Safety Roundtable Above and Beyond Awards (ABA) has been extended to August 21, 2026. The awards provide a great opportunity to share best practice, promote electrical safety, gain recognition – they are open to all individuals and organisations based in the UK with a notable interest in electrical safety, […]

Purchasing a circuit tracer is an important, lifelong investment. Electrical contractors must carefully consider which tracer is appropriate to their line of work – not only now, but in the future. Andy McManus, marketing manager at IDEAL Electrical offers practical guidance for selecting the right device.   Circuit tracers are indispensable tools in modern electrical work, helping to streamline troubleshooting and minimise downtime. Composed of […]

Working with or near live electrical systems carries serious risks and history shows that even small oversights can result in severe injuries or fatalities. The most effective way to prevent such incidents is to adopt a disciplined safe isolation process, explains Steve Dunning, managing director at Martindale Electric.  Too often, accidents occur because workers either assume circuits are […]

If you’re responsible for electrical safety, one of the first questions you’ll face is how often should I test portable appliances?  As Steve Marsh, regional marketing communications manager at Megger, explains, the answer isn’t one-size-fits-all and depends on a range of factors – from the type of equipment to how it’s used and where it’s located.  There’s no legal requirement that says you must test every item annually. Instead, the IET Code of Practice for In-Service […]

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today is calling on organisations to address the “Silent Saboteur” – the hidden, cumulative risks that quietly undermine business operations, safety, and efficiency.   Drawing on insights from audits of over 400 customer sites worldwide, Schneider Electric’s latest Industry Insight Report reveals that many organisations are unknowingly exposed to operational […]