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How to control the risks of a post-Covid office

Simon Ward talks us through the technologies available in the market that can assist with safely opening spaces in a post-pandemic world. 

Electrical Safety First welcomes new draft regulations for mandatory electrical safety checks

The UK Government’s new draft regulations could see mandatory electrical safety checks required in England’s social housing.

SELECT donates safe isolation posters and toolbox cards to help keep apprentices safe

SELECT is distributing posters and handy toolbox-sized safe isolation flowcharts to remind apprentices of correct working practices.

Electrical Safety First opens entries for its Safety Innovation Award

Electrical Safety First is now accepting entries for its Safety Innovation Award, with the winner set to be announced in November.

Covid created new risks, learn to manage them

Richard Forrest Smith, CEO of Markel UK’s specialist sector insurance provider ECIC, outlines what new risks contractors might be exposed to.

Unigloves delivers specialist electrical hand protection with launch of Sibille Safe range

The Sibille Safe electrical safety range from Unigloves delivers flexible dielectric protection from 500V to 36,000V.

ProGARM launches campaign to raise awareness of the dangers posed by arc flash

ProGARM is launching a new campaign to raise awareness of the dangers posed by arc flash, and it needs your help. 

Could the Covid recovery be concealing a growing mental health epidemic?

The economic recovery from Covid-19 could be concealing a growing mental health epidemic among construction SMEs.

More than half of electricians report mental health issues

Mental health issues plague those working in the electrical trade, with research suggesting that 51% of electricians had reported issues

How to stay safe when working on domestic electrical installations

How to stay safe when working with domestic installations, from selecting appropriate surge devices through to inspection and testing.

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