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Equipment to work at height

Any equipment that is specifically designed to allow the user to work safely at height (eg ladders, scaffolds, tower scaffolds ) is commonly called ‘access equipment’. Considering the risks associated with work at height and putting in place sensible and proportionate measures to manage them is an important part of working safely. Follow this simple step-by-step guide to help you control risks when working at height http://www.hse.gov.uk/work-at-height/step-by-step-guide.htm Ladders European standards…

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ABCs of multimeter safety: Multimeter safety and you

Don’t overlook safety—your life may depend on it. Where safety is a concern, choosing a multimeter is like choosing a motorcycle helmet—if you value your head, get a safe helmet. The hazards of motorcycle riding are obvious, but what about multimeters? As long as you choose a multimeter with a high enough voltage rating, aren’t you safe? Voltage is voltage, isn’t it? Not exactly. Engineers who analyze multimeter safety often…

NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK

NICEIC is encouraging employers and organisations to use National Apprenticeship Week (4th -8th March) to promote the benefits of working in the electrical industry.With a possible skills gap in the future it wants more young people to consider an apprenticeship. NICEIC believe learning a trade is a viable alternative to studying at university – offering the chance to learn, grow and earn throughout the process and boost career prospects as…

APPRENTICE COMPETITION MOVES ONTO NEXT STAGE

Students battling it out to be crowned NICEIC and ELECSA Apprentice of the YearAfter more than a month of marking and deliberation from the judges, the second stage of this year’s NICEIC and ELECSA Apprentice of the Year Competition, in association with competition partner, Scolmore Group, is now getting under way. More than a thousand apprentices across the UK took part in the competition, with 650 of them completing the first…

First year apprentice wins Apprentice of the Year Award

A trainee electrician from Oldham has won ‘Apprentice of the Year’ in The Guinness Partnership’s Star Awards. Apprentice electrician, Francis Ngawoofah, beat stiff competition from across the country to take the title and win the national award. The Star Awards receive hundreds of nominees every year and recognise the achievements of employees working for Guinness, one of the largest housing associations in the country. The Apprentice of the Year award…

FIRST STAGE OF APPRENTICE COMPETITION COMES TO A CLOSE

More than 650 students have entered this year’s NICEIC and ELECSA Apprentice of the Year competition.Stage one of the contest closed at Christmas and the judges are now working their way through all the entries to see who goes through to the next phase. Stage one was an online, multiple choice quiz of 40 questions. Darren Staniforth, NICEIC and ELECSA’s Senior Technical Presenter said: “It’s great to see so many people…

Ever wondered how electrical cable is made?

A video tour of a copper wire and cable manufacturing plant (below) informs you of the complex processes involved in making electrical cable.