Being a commercial property landlord can be financially rewarding; however, sometimes it can seem like there is a never-ending list of laws and responsibilities to which you must adhere. Your property should always be a safe environment for your tenants. So, familiarising yourself with commercial landlord obligations reduces the risk of Senior Managers, Directors and…
Thousands of accidents as a result of the work of electrical contractors are reported to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) every year in the UK. Given the potential injuries and even death that can result from both low and high voltage electricity incidents, Health and Safety training and accident prevention is a priority for…
The concept of businesses having policies and taking part in activities that contribute to a better community – Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is central at Watkinscole Electrical Contractors. CSR was one of the first objectives Paul and I set ourselves when we developed our first vision statement more than six years ago now when we…
CHANGE IS COMING: BE PREPARED On the 2nd July 2018, the updated BS 7671:2018 Requirements for Electrical Installations were issued and are intended to come into effect on 1st January 2019. This means that any installations designed after 31st December 2018 will have to comply with BS 7671:2018. The Regulations apply to the design, erection…
TUNED IN TO THE FM SECTOR Between 19th and 21st June at ExCel London, WatkinsCole will be part of the largest gathering of Facilities Managers in the world and we would welcome customers old and new to stop by and say hello. Held in association with the British Institute of Facilities Management, Facilities Show 2018…
A PAT ON THE BACK IF YOU’VE BEEN TESTED In the wake of the recent Grenfell Tower tragedy public awareness of Health and Safety Regulations has reached new heights and simple precautions such as PAT Testing may have saved many lives. The Institution of Engineering and Technology’s BS 7671 Wiring Regulations sets out the standards…
