Fixed Wire Inspection, also known as Fixed Wire Testing, is a process that inspects and tests all electrical installations on-site to ensure they are safe and compliant with regulations. This includes checking main panels and distribution boards but does not include equipment that is plugged in. The inspection involves visual inspections and electrical tests on…
Whilst recently out on-site, one of our observatory inspectors came across thermal damage whilst conducting testing in a control panel for a large industrial 63 AMP Three Phase Oven. The Yellow/L2 phase supply conductor to this panel, was originally hidden behind a clear, Perspex protective casing, which was going into the supply side of the…
For quite some time, there has been an unknown between BS7671 and other British safety standards. Duty holders can be placed at risk of non-compliance with EaWR 1989 due to panels being installed, modified, and replaced without any relevant documentation.This is where Panel Risk Assessments come in! Panel Risk Assessments are also:✔️A way of ensuring…
As an electrical contractor, Guardian knows how important it is to have a safe system of work. A safe system of work is not just a document, but a practical and effective way of working that reduces the risk of accidents and injuries. On-site work should reflect the reality of and comply with the Electricity…