BS 7671 18th Edition: How to have your say
Ahead of the release of the 18th Edition of BS 7671 next year, you can have your say before the initial release you can have your say about what should be in it. The document is available now for comment and review before the new edition is published. Each edition is created for the benefit […]
What Are the Legal Requirements for Periodic Inspection and Testing and is it a Requirement from my Insurance Company?
As your Electrical Installation deteriorates over time. What does the law say about Periodic Testing and Inspection? Electrical installations will deteriorate over time. The rate of deterioration will depend upon the frequency of use, the working environment and the maintenance schedule. To ensure the safety of your employees and customers it is important to test […]
Beware of Extremely Dangerous Fake Fuses
Research by Electrical Testing specialists, Intersafe, reveal fake fuses in circulation on the UK market. These counterfeit fuses can be extremely unsafe and could cause severe injury. The Department of Trade & Industry Standards & Technical Regulations Directorate 6 (STRD6) reported that the presence of fake fuses in 13 amp BS 1363 plugs could be […]
Procuring electrical testing in potentially explosive work environments – what you need to know
For most FM and estates managers, deciding on which contractor to carry out their electrical testing can be tricky For most facilities and estates managers, deciding on which contractor to carry out their electrical testing can be a tricky choice. There are large contractors, small contractors, local firms and agencies. But for facilities managers working […]
How do I know if my commercial building is wasting energy?
As the winter months send temperatures plummeting across the UK, so energy waste will be front of mind for FM managers As the winter months send temperatures plummeting across the UK, the matter of energy waste will be front of mind for many facilities managers. Wasted energy ultimately leads to wasted money and the easiest […]
The Way We Get Electricity Is Changing Forever
The way we get electricity is changing forever and there are 6 big shifts in the next 25 years. Renewable energy has been a buzz word for many years. Well that buzz is about to become a boom. Trillions of dollars will be invested over the next 25 years, driving some of the biggest shifts […]
Why Is It Good To Use A Local Electrical Testing Contractor?
Hampshire based, Intersafe, are specialists in PAT Testing, Periodic Testing and Thermal Imaging. As a local company based in Eastleigh, Intersafe understand the importance of carrying out work with as little disruption to you as possible. And based just up the road, they can work around you at times that suit, whether it’s during the […]
Counter Terrorism Expert Says Be Proactive
A recent BIFM regional event held a seminar addressing Counter Terrorism. At a recent BIFM regional event there was a seminar addressing a topic that has sadly come to the forefront of the news and world agenda in recent years, “Counter Terrorism.” The theme of the event was the Terrorism Threat and how it affects […]
Firm fined after electric shock
A Leeds firm has been fined £6,500 for safety failings after a trainee… A Leeds firm has been fined £6,500 for safety failings after a trainee technician needed skin grafts when he received an electric shock while using unsafe testing equipment. The 22-year-old Bradford man spent five days in hospital with injuries to his arms […]
Facilities management show gets a new dimension
Two of the UK’s major facilities management events have merged to create one major show for 2013. UBM, organisers of both the Facilities Show Live and The FM Event have announced that they will merge both events to create the Facilities Show for 2013. The Facilities Show 2013 is set to be the world’s largest […]