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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…
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…
What’s black, yellow, and hot…? This middle cable! But this is no joke… On a recent inspection by our team conducting testing in a control panel for a large industrial 63 AMP Three Phase Oven, this cable was found not terminated correctly into the terminal. This therefore over time, caused heat build-up and potential arcing…
🎓Technical Tuesday – Why you need to comply with Regulation 12 of EaWR. 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…
Exposed AND outside, I know I wouldn’t fancy it this winter, and neither would this plug socket🥶 During a recent inspection and testing programme one of our inspectors discovered this damaged electrical fitting for an outdoor plug socket, with exposed wiring. 🔌 This hazard shows the importance of regular inspection and testing on-site, as this…
Electrical Equipment Testing (EET) is more than just a legal requirement – it’s a way to protect your business and your employees from electrical hazards. EET, formerly known as PAT (Portable Appliance Testing), is the practice of checking and testing electrical appliances and equipment to make sure they are safe and comply with the relevant…