Energy is always going to play a vital role in both economic and human development to increase the quality of life for the whole world. The 21st century is seeing the rapid growth of the world’s population leading to an ever-increasing demand for the consumption of energy. Interestingly, environmental trends have identified the green revolution…
Electrical contractors have a legal and moral duty to ensure every site they work on is safe – not only for their staff but also their clients, visitors and other people in and around the area. Companies that design and implement good Health and Safety practice not only reduce accidents but also minimise the risk…
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…
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…
