In this article the experts at Fluke discuss the importance of the arc flash boundary and the ways in which professionals can better ensure that arc flash incidents are kept to a minimum. The arc flash boundary is the minimum “safe” distance from exposed energised conductors or circuit parts that has the potential for an ...

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A new YouGov survey commissioned by NICEIC, the UK’s leading certification and training body for the electrical industry, has found that almost one in three (30%) UK adults have attempted DIY electrical work in the home putting themselves and their families at risk of unsafe electrics. This is despite 89% of all UK adults saying ...

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In 2024, the Electrical Safety Roundtable (ESR) continued its commitment to raising electrical standards in the home, the workplace and in the social housing sector. Each of the ESR group participants met virtually and have discussed the issues affecting electrical safety and set objectives to resolve or highlight within industry. Following the 2024 general election, ...

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Managing Director Frank Bertie reflects on NAPIT’s achievements in 2024 and discusses the opportunities and challenges moving forward into 2025. Over the years I have seen NAPIT go from strength to strength and 2024 was no exception. It has been great to step into the role of Managing Director and lead NAPIT forward after Mike ...

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With a theme of Time for Change, the 2024 Electrical Product Safety Conference brought together experts and industry leaders to examine all the latest crucial issues impacting the safety of electrical products. A major focus of the day was the new UK government’s approach to ambitious product safety targets highlighted in the 2024 King’s Speech, and how it ...

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Malcolm Duncan, MD of Super Rod, takes a deep dive into the latest results from the industry-wide safe isolation survey and explains why the sector continues to drive change for a safer future. Earlier this year, we at Super Rod – as part of an ongoing campaign to improve awareness and understanding of safe isolation ...

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In the latest survey by Super Rod, statistics show there were 9 x fatal injuries from electrocution and 155 individuals injured in the U.K, though this number is the tip of the iceberg globally. The brainchild of James Cornet, and designed to help both new industry starters and seasoned professionals to safely learn and emulate ...

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We put the questions to James Cornet, CEO and Founder of TradeFox, to learn more about the introduction of a brand new simulator that aims to improve understanding and application of safe isolation best practice. Q. What’s your background and where did the idea for your new safe isolation training simulator come from? Because my ...

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Martindale Electric, a leader in electrical testing and safety equipment, has announced the launch of the ET6000 Series Multifunction Installation Testers, a state-of-the-art range designed to meet the needs of modern electricians. This new series, which includes the ET6000, ET6300, and ET6500 models, represents the latest advancement in installation testing technology, delivering accuracy, reliability, and ...

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Pete (Monty) Monfort, Director of Arena Training Centre and Monty Electrics, takes an in-depth look at protecting yourself from electrical shocks. Recently the industry has had a big push on promoting safe isolation, and quite rightly so when there are still individuals being killed from electric shocks every year. Many of us are familiar with ...

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