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Electrical inspection and testing – what, when & why?
If you’re an office or building manager, you’ll know that you have a duty of care to your staff to maintain safe electrical systems, meaning that you need to commission a regular electrical inspection and testing of these systems. When’s the right time to test? All...
UK workplaces are ‘safer than ever’
The government has announced that the majority of UK health and safety rules will have been simplified by the time the current parliamentary session ends in May, without detrimental effect to UK workplaces. Workplace safety The Department for Work and Pensions noted...
Business energy costs to increase a third by 2030
A recent report by the Committee on Climate Change has urged businesses think seriously about their energy efficiency, following projections that show that businesses are likely to face increased energy costs for at least the next 16 years. The report, which assesses...
How safe is your business? Electrical Fire Safety Week should prompt electrical check up
Eaton Electrical are this month encouraging the owners of business properties to check their electrics in order to prevent electrical fires. This comes as Electrical Fire Safety Week, 10th – 16th November, encourages everyone to be more aware of how to prevent...
Eaton Electrical support Electrical Fire Safety Week
With Electrical Fire Safety Week taking place this week (10th- 16th November), Eaton Electrical are encouraging all home owners, office managers and premises owners to follow these dos and don’ts to help promote electrical safety. Electrical Fire Safety Week Do:...
Confidence shown in UK’s energy efficiency market
A new report by has shown that confidence in the non-domestic energy efficiency market has reached an all-time high, with demand for energy saving measures from schools, offices and public buildings continuing to grow. The Energy Efficiency Trends Report, collated by...
British workers ‘too scared’ to complain about health and safety at work
New research has shown that three in every four British workers are scared to complain about health and safety at work, for fear of losing their jobs or prospective promotions. According to one legal company, the fear of being labelled as a troublemaker can often mean...
Lidl unveils plans for expansion
German discounter Lidl has this month outlined a ten-year plan to double the number of stores it has in the UK. Lidl plans to have between 1,200 and 1,500 stores in the UK by 2024, placing increasing pressure on the ‘big 4’ supermarket chains: Asda, Tesco, Morrison’s...
Green power in the UK hits record high of 15%
New government statistics have shown that Britain used record levels of green energy in 2013, with 900 new wind turbines built at land and sea, and the annual bill for subsidies reaching around £3bn. Green power rise Almost 15% of Britain’s energy was generated from...
Concerns raised over electrical workmanship at temporary pool
Fareham Leisure Centre has been criticised for the electrical workmanship around its temporary pool. The temporary pool, in place whilst the centre underwent refurbishment, was criticised after an electrician visiting the pool deemed the electrics to breach health and...