Testing and inspections increase as facilities management services grow
Intersafe is seeing an increase in testing and inspections following a rise in facilities management services. Intersafe is seeing an increase in testing and inspectionsfollowing a rise in facilities management services, and the news that theindustry is set to grow by 16% over the next decade. Market analyst Mintel, which reported the figure, statesthat the […]
Employment growth in the FM industry
The FM sector is set for a boost as a 19 per cent increase in the number of positions across all occupations is forecast The facilities management sector is set for a boost over the next eight years as a 19 per cent increase in the number of positions across all occupations is forecast. The […]
Health and Safety Changes Due in February: Most Drastic since 1974
February 2016 will see the most dramatic change in Health and Safety enforcement for over 40 years. February 2016 will see the most dramatic change in Health and Safety enforcement for over 40 years, since the Health and Safety at Work Act came into force in 1974. The new guidelines will apply to all Health […]
Capital show for Intersafe
The world’s largest dedicated Facilities Show is setting up shop at its prestigious new venue ExCeL London in June. The world’s largest dedicated Facilities Show issetting up shop at its prestigious new venue ExCeL London and Intersafe will be in the thick of the action. The Facilities Show 2014, which runs from 17 to 19 June, will showcase the […]
Government Warned Electrical Safety Must Be Urgently Addressed
New Government warned of the grave dangers of not addressing electrical safety. 182 New MPs have been warned of the grave dangers of not addressing electrical safety. Electrical Safety First, the charity dedicated to reducing deaths and accidents caused by electricity, has written to MP’s to explain why electrical safety needs to be addressed as […]
Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) to replace The Periodic Inspection Report (PIR)
One of the most significant changes to BS7671 will be the introduction of the new ‘Electrical Installation Condition Re The time for the publication of Amendment 1 to the 17th Edition Wiring Regulations BS7671:2008 is fast approaching. The new (green) edition is expected to be available in July 2011 and will come into effect on […]
New Code of Practice for PAT testing
New 4th edition of the Code of Practice for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment is to be published The new 4th edition of the Code of Practice for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment is published this month. The new guideline for PAT testing has been revised to take into account Lofstedt’s report and […]
IET Wiring Regulations Amendment 3 Comes In To Effect
This week saw amendment 3 to the 17th edition of the IET wiring regulations come in to effect. Amendment 3 to the 17th Edition of the IET wiring regulations came in to effect on Wednesday 1st July meaning that all installations after this date must comply fully with the new edition. These new regulations affect […]
PAT Testing – do you need to test PC leads separately?
Most IT equipment now comes with detachable IEC leads or “kettle” leads as they are commonly called. There has been some debate if these should be tested as separate items. The latest edition of the Code of Practice for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment looks to clear the debate up. According to the […]
University of Brighton Case Study
The University of Brighton has one of the best teaching quality ratings in the UK and a strong research record. The University of Brighton has one of the best teaching quality ratings in the UK and a strong research record. With a community of over 23,000 students and 2,600 staff based on five campuses in […]