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  1. vxwestie

    Safety! Am I really that old???

    This is a little tongue and cheek, but at 42 I'm beginning to feel like a bit of a dinosaur in the trade when it comes to safety. Whilst I appreciate the need to obey the rules and lunacy of the big sites, but is there any of use originals still left that use common sense over rules? is there...
  2. Dan

    New sentencing rules set to ramp up safety fines

    Safety sentencing guide points to need for effective OH&S management Read the full news article
  3. B

    Cable chasing health and safety

    Anyone know what the health and safety implications are regarding cable/wall chasing please ?:whatchutalkingabout Regards Mark
  4. Dan

    ECA and BESA join forces on health and safety programme

    Leading building services trade bodies provide joint health and safety regional events Read the full news article
  5. J

    Safety Concern

    Hi, So when my electrician left he said he's turned my lights on as a quick fix but try not to touch the plates when switching the lights on... Sounds a little concerning? The long story - awoke Boxing Day with full loss of electricity. It was the downstairs lights and downstairs sockets...
  6. gutterball

    safety footwear and VAT

    Hi I thought all safety footwear was tax exempt, but if you look at this from snickers it seems trainers are not exempt from VAT. Is that correct? NEW "Solid Gear Footwear" from Snickers - SnickersUK.com ? Quality Workwear, Tools & Accessories
  7. N

    Best Relay for a Motor

    Hi Guys, I have a 'garage' style electronic hoist. An example of the type is: Hilka Pro-Craft 500kg Electric Hoist | Workshop Equipment | Screwfix.com As you can see there is a two position switch, and inside there are some capacitors for starting voltage. The Switch on one 'side' is Live...
  8. R

    Plastic fitting between two pipes and electrical safety connections

    Hi again, So last night was very eventful! The fitting that sits between two pipes failed and leaked water all in the kitchen. Luckily my father was awake at the time and spotted this before any serious incident took place. We called a plumber the next morning to get the problem fixed (was...
  9. S

    Industrial grade connector with safety switch

    Seems like can't find any industrial grade panel connectors with built in safety switch (when removing plug safety switch gets actuated and switches on or of contactors, relays or anything else). I need some protection against accidental or intentional removal of a plug. Interlocked commando...
  10. H

    Health& Safety risk?

    I would say that's asbestos lagging around the exhaust of a generator. Would it be classed as a health and safety risk? I would have thought as its not being disturbed, then no. But wanted to hear your opinions.
  11. A

    Safety specs

    Hi guys could anyone reccomend a pair of safety glasses that actually keep the debris out...the glasses im using now, well goggles keep letting in debris when im drilling and its so annoying my eyes are getting fed up. thanks
  12. T

    Health and safety bs

    heres the situation looking for some advice. I have a maintainance contract with a large factory (not done any work for them yet). construction has not yet finished and the building is still under control of the large construction company on the project, they will also control it for a year...
  13. B

    USB wall adapter with no safety / reg marks - need help

    Hi there, I ordered a phone of eBay and it came with a USB wall adapter (pictured) and as you can see their is no marking on the plug at all. Is this allowed? Should i notify the seller? I thought UK plugs had to have certain marks on them. (I am no expert with electrical "terminology"...
  14. M

    AMEC Trade Test

    Hi everyone. Ive got a trade test for Amec Foster Wheeler coming up soon. I understand its a multiple choice test electrical, then one on health and safety. Has anyone done this test recently and could possibly give me a heads up on the general content? Is it all compex related, ohms law...
  15. L

    Schneider ZBE 101 is not working

    Hi guys, I would to say hello to everyone and hope I will be comfortable in this forum!! I am a mechanical engineer and I am in a certain way "forced" to learn also electrical stuffs. At the moment I am trying to understand why my RESET button (ZBE 101) on my machine does not work. I...
  16. D

    lineman,jointer job searching

    hi guys my name is florin and i am a romanian working in italy as linesman and jointer.i'm searching a job as a linesman or a jointer in uk to move ad live there.i have 8 years experience as a linesman can anyone give me a hand thanks.
  17. M

    JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) JIB Gold Card

    Hi all, How do I go about getting a JIB Gold Card? I have the following qualifications: NVQ Levels 2 & 3 AM2 17th Edition Do I need any other qualifications? ie health and safety etc etc Have asked a few people and getting different opinions. Pls help. Thanks
  18. Leesparkykent

    Electrical safety roundtable report....

    http://www.electricalsafetyroundtable.co.uk/downloads/Report%20Summary%20-%20Electrical%20safety%20in%20the%20home%20Enforcement%20of%20Part%20P%20of%20the%20Building%20Regulations%20in%20England.pdf...
  19. G

    Safety concerns

    Hello there, I’m glad I found this place, and I hope I can get some useful advice. My girlfriend is about to move into a room in an office building, that room was not meant to be initially occupied, but now it is. and in this room there is a big consumer unit (probably for the whole floor, 6...
  20. Simonslimline

    Heath & safety!

    Clearly not an issue for these guys. :smile: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLFAJQ7SLew

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