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Electrical Contractor Hit By ‘Electrical Arc’ At Gym
An electrical contractor in the USA has suffered serious burns after an electrical arc from a circuit breaker he was working on struck him. The unnamed man, from Norwark, Connecticut, is said to been rushed to the local hospital with burns to over 40 of his body. He was found by the fire department, who were responding to a fire … Continue reading
A Vision for the Future
A new report by NICEIC and ECA spells out what the electrical contracting industry can expect over the next ten years. Titled “2021 Vision”, the report highlights the coming opportunities and threats for the electrical industry in order to make contractors and electricians aware of the future so they can adequately become prepared for it. As far as threats are … Continue reading
ESC Call for Electricians Views on Part P
The Electrical Safety Council recently had a Part P round-table event, which was to establish a working group to develop an agreed industry contribution to the Government’s review of Part P. The group’s aim was to help develop the Department for Communities and Local Government consultation document due at the end of 2011. The Group met in April to discuss … Continue reading
“What…” Miniseries Review
For the fourth and final part of our miniseries on Part P we are going to give a brief review of the topics we have covered over the last few weeks. Part one asked “What is Part P?” and detailed what it means from its coming into force on the 1/1/05 to it being a legal requirement for all electrical … Continue reading
What are Building Regulations?
Part two of our miniseries looking at Part P details other important aspects of the Building Regulations to be considered and followed by tradesmen. Electrical work must be designed and implemented in a way that gives adequate protection for people from the risks of electric shock, burns or any other fire related injuries. The IEE Wiring Regulations BS7671:2008 sets out … Continue reading