Lets celebrate National Pet Day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the diverse and delightful companions that brighten our lives. From the loyal dogs that wag their tails with pure joy, to the playful cats that turn ordinary moments into adventures, and the chirpy budgies that fill our homes with song. Each pet holds a…
⚽With just over 5 weeks until the big day, Guardian FC are happy to announce that we will be competing in the Theo Cup Football Tournament on Sunday 28th April 2024 in support of our chosen charity, The Children’s Hospital Charity. The competition will be taking place at the Goodwins Sports Centre in Sheffield, and…
In the build up to last Friday’s Red Nose Day, we set ourselves a goal of raising as much money as possible for Comic Relief by creating our very own ‘guess the amount of red noses’ game as well as a mini cake sale too! 🎂 Our colleagues around the offices took it to themselves…
IWD is a global holiday celebrated as a focal point in the Women’s rights movement. Giving focus to issues such as gender, equality, reproductive rights and violence and abuse against women. #internationalwomensday #iwd #celebration #empoweringwomen
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…