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A ‘Safe Isolation’ app was this week unveiled by leading safety charity the Electrical Safety Council (ESC), aiming to tackle the dangerous practice of working on live electrical systems.
The ESC has based the Safe Isolation app on its Best Practice Guide No 2 (Guidance on the
management of electrical safety and safe isolation procedures for low voltage isolation). It is designed to be as easy to use as possible, taking a step-by-step approach to achieving safe isolation with a series of illustrations and simple instructions.
The app is available on iPhone and iPad and allows electrical engineers and electricians to access this important information while they are working and keep themselves and others safe.
Martyn Allen, the head of the ESC’s Technical Development Unit, said:
“There is no excuse for inappropriate live working, or inadequate safety precautions. By routinely and invariably following a simple, step-by-step approach to safe isolation, you can prevent injuries and fatalities. The ESC’s Safe Isolation app has been developed to remind everyone working on, or near, electrical equipment how to work safely.”
There have been several prosecutions in recent years over breaches of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, highlighting the dangers of working when electrical systems are live. These problems could usually have been easily avoided by taking the time to work thoroughly through the safety precautions.
The app can be found at the App Store by searching for ‘safe isolation’ and then following the download instructions.
For more information visit the ESC’s website www.esc.org.uk where more information can be found on the Best Practice Guide No 2 and other best practice guides.
NICEIC has teamed up with software specialist Gooroo to offer electricians a simple and easy way to keep on top of time-consuming paperwork. EBIS is a new online invoicing system designed specifically for electrical contractors. The system is easy to set up and its pre loaded templates mean electricians can
start sending professional looking invoices or estimates in a matter of minutes.
The customised dashboard gives owners an immediate snapshot of the company’s finances at any one time and because all the information is stored in one place it can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection. EBIS can also accept credit card payments online to help you get paid quicker.
To mark this partnership Gooroo is offering new NICEIC customers a free 30 day trial period to try out the software. Call 0800 975 5034 for more information or log on to www.ebis.pro
Throughout May 2012 NAPIT will present a series of FREE Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) and 17th Edition Workshop seminars in association with electrical manufacturers Megger. The seminars will provide a wealth of information for electrical installers for whom the seminars have been specifically designed.
As well as giving an insight into the two key topics, the seminars present a fantastic networking opportunity amongst industry professionals in attendance. Wholesalers local to each venue will also be in attendance at each of the seminars to present visitors with a selection of the latest tools and relative equipment.
Free refreshments will be made available for all in attendance at NAPIT’s forthcoming seminars which all take place from 5-7pm at the following venues throughout May 2012:
Reservations are on a first come first serve basis, so avoid disappointment and book your FREE place at the seminar today. Please call NAPIT on 0845 543 0330 or email them at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Super Rod, the Blaenavon based manufacturer of installation tools for electricians, has just been awarded their second Queen’s Award in four years.
Following their award for Innovation in 2008, Super Rod has now been awarded one for International Trade in recognition of their success in exporting the Super Rod range all over the world.
Commenting on the award, Managing Director, Malcolm Duncan said, "We have always known we have a great product but to see the response we get when we show our range in a country for the first time is amazing."
The last couple of years have been a challenge for the company as we’ve been faced with imitation products from the Far East, along with a forced factory move last year. Super Rod has further invested in a new design and production facility in Blaenavon, not far from its original site, to retain their excellent group of employees.
The future looks promising for Super Rod and Malcolm commented, "We hope our success and awards inspire other designers and inventors and shows that manufacturing is not dead in Wales. With great people around you anything can be achieved."
Solar PV test specialist Seaward Solar is hosting a series of free hands-on training courses across the country to help installers to fully understand the electrical testing requirements of solar PV systems.
The comprehensive sessions will give practical guidance on the requirements for testing solar PV installations as set out by the new BS EN 62446 standard and in line with MCS requirements.
The course will clearly explain how to carry out installation commissioning tests and site surveys as well as complete system documentation offering participants the opportunity to have a go on real test equipment designed to meet MCS installation requirements.
Full explanations and demonstrations of all required solar PV electrical tests will be provided to ensure that solar PV electrical installations are installed safely and effectively and that systems perform to required levels.
The morning or afternoon half day courses are being held from next week and through May at venues across the country. Attendance on the training courses is free and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Thursday, 19th April – Peterlee, County Durham
Monday, 30th April – Bath, Somerset
Thursday, 10th May – Livingston, West Lothian
Wednesday 16th May – Bradford, Yorkshire
Friday, 18th May – Hemel Hempstead, Herts
Monday, 21st May – Maidstone, Kent
Thursday, 24th May – Coventry, West Midlands
Delegates can register direct at www.seawardsolar.com or ring Seaward Solar on 0191 586 3511.
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