Technical Tuesday – Emergency Light Testing 
What is it? 
Emergency light testing is an assessment on a building’s emergency lighting system, to check they work properly and comply with local and national safety standards. This testing happens on a regular basis to ensure the lighting system functions as intended—that is, to provide illumination during power outages and emergencies. What is…
Fridays Find – The Dangers of Exposed Live BusbarsBusbars are metal conductors that carry high-voltage electricity, if they are not covered by the appropriate enclosures, they pose a serious danger to anyone who comes into contact with them, either directly or indirectly, as they can cause electric shock, burns, fire or explosion. 
Some of the dangers of exposed live busbars are 
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Guardian Electricals’ Famous Dutyholder Guide Electrical compliance can be complicated but the experienced Directors at Guardian have created a free and simple guide to help you achieve complete compliance and electrical safety on-site. Incorporating crucial legislation, including the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and 18th Edition BS 7671: 2018+A2:2022 this booklet ensures that you are kept up to date with…
Fridays FindRoof Space Wiring Chaos 
Whilst undertaking fixed wire inspection & testing at a large manufacturing site, our Guardian Engineers revealed chaotic scenes in the roof space. Issues included Contactors with no covers Various light points unscrewed, leaving terminals exposed Cables running over floor space. Enclosures/covers missing Distribution boards installed in unsafe areas, restricting access Live conductors…
In our continuous effort to enhance user experience and provide you with the best possible service, we are transitioning from our current mobile app available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store to a modern and feature-rich web-app platform. At Guardian Electrical Compliance, we understand the importance of convenience, accessibility, and seamless…
Guardian’s own FD, Richard Roebuck, presented the winning award to Rotherham United’s goalkeeper Viktor Johansson. 
A big well done to all nominated! https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2023/may/awards–johansson-claims-players-player-of-the-season-award/
During a recent inspection and testing programme, one of our inspectors probably wanted to cry at the state of this scene! When showing this image to the office, so many regulations came up in quick succession, the list was endless! So many in Part 5 “Selection & Erection of Equipment” again and also 134.1.1 makes…