⚠️Another Friday, another dangerously exposed distribution board… 🤔Where to start on this one… this specific DB pictured below was recently discovered by one of our electrical inspectors whilst conducting a site survey. 🦺As can be seen, not only is this board missing a door, but it is also allowing easy access to live bus bars,…
👷🏻During a recent on-site visit, Guardian’s electrical inspector Andy Dunn shockingly came across this very easily accessible live bus bars…. without a tool! Thankfully, no injuries occurred because of this! ⚠️Thanks to the work of our inspectors like Andy, deadly unidentified hazards within workplaces can be found, alerted, and rectified. Many workplaces like this example…
If you work with electricity, you need to know about the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (EaWR1989) and the IET Wiring Regulations (BS7671). These are two sets of regulations that aim to ensure the safety of electrical installations and equipment in the workplace. Here are some basic facts about them to ensure you’re in the…
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…
One of the key aspects of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (EaWR) is the obligation to provide suitable means of cutting off and isolating electrical equipment in case of danger. This is an ABSOLUTE regulation, meaning that there is no excuse for not following it. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will not tolerate…
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. It should reflect the reality of what is done on-site and comply…
The HSE stands for the Health and Safety Executive, and they are the independent authority for health and safety at work in Great Britain. They have the power to inspect, investigate and enforce the law to prevent work-related harm. Above all else, they are dedicated to protecting people and places, and helping everyone lead safer…
🧐Another Friday… Another Find! Whilst conducting a recent on-site visit, one of Guardians’ inspectors discovered this simple but potentially fatal error within this external socket. Upon removal of the cover, it was found that the live & neutral wire had been reversed… 👍Thanks to the thorough work by our inspectors, this was swiftly and safely…
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 a Panel Risk Assessment come in! Panel Risk Assessments are also:✔️A way of…
😱⚡Prior to ourselves being on-site, this specific client recently had some work carried out via another contractor. However, as a result of this, issues began to occur and resultantly got in touch with us to attend site and investigate why they were suffering power loss following Solar PV install – what we found was shocking!…