From the initial appointment with our sales engineers, the
professional service of our directly employed inspectors, through
to the TraQit & Remedial departments’ and our technical &
legislative update service, Guardian offer an unparalleled cradle
to grave solution, in respect of compliance with the relevant
aspects of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.

Our Complete Managed Compliance Service has
evolved over a 25-year period, considering client feedback,
personal experience of HSE incidents and as a preferred supplier
for AXA Insurance.

In most cases, this has led to partnering with the majority of our clients and in consequence, a 93% business retention rate over the last 3 years.

THE 9 STAGES OF A COMPLETE MANAGED COMPLIANCE SERVICE

1. Sales by Education

Authors of the renowned “Dutyholder Guidance” Booklet and several practical guidance notes. Hosted over 70 compliance seminars since 2000, now CPD accredited.

2. Initial Consultation Ensuring an Individual Approach

One to one appointment with one of our technical sales engineers. A walk through of legal compliance requirements supported by Guardian guidance literature. Site surveys conducted as necessary.

3. Inspection & Test,Comprehensive Drawings & Thermographic Survey of DBs

Drawings & Thermographic Survey of DBs High standards of delivery to ensure dutyholder compliance, with the relevant aspects of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (EaWR). Particular focus is on the legal requirement for network drawings as required by ABSOLUTE Reg 12.

4. Provision of Switchgear ID and Warning labels

A traceable labelling scheme for switchgear, co-ordinating DBs with the relevant Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR). A variety of warning labels affixed to DBs consistent with the requirements of BS7671:2018.

5. TraQ-it Reporting & QR Codes

Our exclusive interactive website TraQ-it, provides our standard medium of reporting and now interacts with QR codes affixed to DBs.This ensures instant site access for maintenance teams or contractors to the relevant DB reportand schedule.

6. A Managed Remedial Service to ‘Close the Loop’

If required, quotations for Code 1, 2 & FI observations can be issued within 3 working days of the report being submitted to the Office. There will be little or no client input required and all certified corrective actions will be uploaded and integrated into the TraQ-it system.

7. Technical Support & Regular Updating of Records

Throughout testing programmes, any technical updates or legislative amendments will be forwarded onto our client base, as a matter of course to ensure they are kept informed. As remedial works are completed, the TraQ-it system will alert all clients as the associated records are being updated with new  certification.

8. Defence in Law Should There be a Breach of EaWR 1989

Your electrical installation should always be ‘maintained safe at all times’ in accordance with Regs 4(1) & 4(2) of EaWR 1989. Whilst undertaking your testing programme and employing a managed remedial service as outlined above in item 6, clients can demonstrate continuous monitoring and maintenance of the electrical system, with current and historical records. All of which is available on TraQ-it.

9. Future Cycle of Testing Could be Reduced by 30%

Certified evidence of corrective action, integrated with testing records throughout your testing programme will ensure you have
current, accurate, consolidated records with a version history of all changes to the electrical installation. Once this is achieved, an alternative approach for the next cycle of testing is available under paragraph 69 of EaWR 1989 called “Effective Monitoring”.