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Working at height – what you need to know

Working at height is one of the main causes of injuries and fatalities on-site. This article will give a brief overview of the recommended measure you should take to reduce risk to both you and your colleagues. Falls from height are the single biggest cause of fatalities on site and in the workplace, according to HSE statistics, and account for thousands more non-fatal injuries. Most of these injuries and accidents…

Installing an electrical supply to an outbuilding

This article looks at the correct procedure for installing an electrical supply to an outbuilding. Before carrying out any new or additional installation works a contractor must determine that the supply to the installation is sufficient to meet the demands of the additional load. It must also be verified that the existing earthing and bonding arrangements are adequate (Regulation 132.16 refers). Furthermore, the contractor responsible for carrying out the new…

On-site testing of a ring final circuit

This video from the GSH Electrical channel walks through testing a Ring Final Circuit. If you are wondering what a ring final circuit test looks like on site, this video will show you. Gary from GSH Electrical talks an apprentice through the correct process. If you found this video useful, check out more from GSH Electrical by subscribing to the YouTube channel.

What is circuit protection?

Circuit protection, at its simplest, is the intentional addition of a ‘weak link’ in an electrical circuit. This link will be broken in the event of a fault – whether that’s high temperature, excessive current or a short circuit in a conductor, thus protecting the electrical circuit it’s part of from damage. Why are circuit protective devices important? Protective devices are important because they ensure that under fault conditions, a…