ECA, NICEIC and ELECSA produce coronavirus precautions video for domestic premises A new short safety video for householders and electrical and other engineering contractors has been released by ECA, NICEIC and ELECSA. The video is supported by Electrical Safety First and the Electrical Distributors Association (EDA), with acknowledgment to the CICV Forum for producing the…
The Government response to a petition signed by more than 54,000 small business directors of Limited companies is woefully inadequate and suggests a complete lack of understanding of a Director’s plight. Worse, it’s as though Directors are being penalised for past successes, which is totally contrary to the government’s pledge to support entrepreneurial businesses and…
JTL, the leading national training provider for electrical and heating and plumbing apprenticeships, has launched a campaign to recognise and support trade professionals during this unprecedented time. Its new campaign ‘You’re our heroes of today, help us train the heroes of tomorrow’ recognises the pivotal role electricians and plumbing and heating engineers play in keeping people safe and warm whilst the nation…
A new infographic aims to provide greater clarity over essential work and help the public understand exactly what construction projects key workers can carry out. The infographic was developed by the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum after key workers reported being harassed and verbally abused during vital construction projects. Forum members reported an increasing number of tradespeople…
NAPIT launch Guidance for Landlords on the new Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector, England, which come into force on the 1st July 2020. The Regulations coming into force are for new specified tenancies which require private landlords to ensure their properties are subject to electrical inspection and testing, resulting in a satisfactory report,…
SELECT, the influential trade body for the electrical industry in Scotland, has joined with other vital certification scheme providers to work with the Scottish Government to identify and address issues during the COVID-19 lockdown and develop a strategy for the future. The move comes after the Scottish Government’s Building Standards Division (BSD) set up a…
Ideal Industries, the global leader in electrical accessories, tools and equipment, has launched a Student Safe Isolation Kit, designed especially for trainee electricians. The move follows a knowledge sharing programme that has seen Ideal Industries engage with further education providers to contribute training and equipment. It was clear that, although students are being taught safe…
The Electrical Industries Charity is excited to be launching its Mental Health Virtual Training Course. In times of crisis communities strengthen and work together to support each other. We are an industry in community. The virtual training will offer you and your team a space to reconnect, engage with the topic of mental health, tackling new…
Published today by the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA) ‘COVID-19 & Social Distancing: Practical Guidance for Electrical Wholesale Branches’ covers every aspect of a typical branch structure giving ideas and advice on how to adapt processes whilst continuing to trade safely during the pandemic. Developed by the EDA and a group of expert wholesalers, the guidance…
The Recolight Circular Economy webinar will take place on May 28 at 11am. The webinar will give attendees vital insights into new Circular Economy regulations, standards and commercial requirements for lighting. Presenters from Defra’s Circular Economy Team, Lighting Europe, and Recolight will provide an essential introduction to the changes. The webinar will be chaired by…