The Importance of Electrical Inspection and Testing

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The Importance of Electrical Inspection and Testing

Periodic inspection and testing is necessary because all electrical installations deteriorate due to a number of factors such as damage, wear and tear, corrosion, excessive electrical loading, ageing and environmental influences. Electricity can be seen as an ‘invisible danger’ that can cause people to have shocks, burns or even death, as well as severe damage to properties, fires and explosions.

Periodic Inspection & testing should only be carried out by an electrical competent person, such as a registered electrician, so don’t go trying it at home, give us a call.

DID YOU KNOW?

• Electricity causes 20,000 fires per year and is one of the major causes of fire in properties.
• Electricity kills one person every week.
• Electricity causes 1000 people to become injured every week.
• Every year, 1000 electrical accidents at work are reported.

ARE THERE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL TESTING?

It is a statutory requirement that commercial properties and properties where the public have access; are regularly checked and that an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is performed on the electrical services.

The combination of the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and the Electricity at Work Regulations (1989) make it a requirement to inspect and test all types of electrical equipment in all work situations as there is a duty of care to ensure the safety of all persons using the work premises and to prevent, so far as reasonably practicable, such danger.

There are many reasons not to do periodic electrical test and inspection such as cost, inconvenience or lack of knowledge. However none of these reasons will be accepted as a defence in the event that an accident or fire occurs. Aside from the threat of prosecution in the event of injury or death, surely the safety of your colleagues, employees, visitors or belongings are reason enough to test and inspect electrical systems at work.

Landlords

All landlords have a legal obligation under the Consumer Protection Act 1987 to ensure the electrical installation and the electrical equipment supplied is safe, failure to do so can carry a maximum penalty of a £5000 fine or six months imprisonment!

The Frequency of testing for Electrical Installations should be:

• Churches (over 5 years) – Every 1 year
• Public places (Hotels, Restaurants etc) emergency lighting/fire alarms – Every 1 year
• Industrial properties – Every 3 years
• Commercial properties – Every 5 years
• Domestic properties – Every 10 years

The frequency of testing for Portable Appliances (P.A.T) should be:

• Industrial/workshops – 6 months
• Commercial (normal or Class 1) – 12 months
• Commercial (low risk/class 2) – 24 months or more

Some organisations e.g. insurance companies, licensing authorities, public bodies and mortgage lenders require that electrical installations undergo regular periodic inspection and testing.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

Undertaking regular periodic inspection and testing of an electrical installation will both promote safety and ensure legal compliance. It will protect people from electric shock, protect property from damage caused by fire and heat arising from a defect, confirm that the installation is not damaged or deteriorated so as to impair safety, and identify any defects or non-compliance which may give rise to danger.

THE MAIN AIMS OF A CONDITION REPORT:

• Record the results of the inspection and testing to make sure the electrical installation is safe to be used until the next inspection (following any work needed to make it safe).
• Find any damage and wear and tear that might affect safety, and report it.
• Find any parts of the electrical installation that do not meet the IEE Wiring Regulations etc. overloaded circuits, potential fire risk, faulty wiring.
• Help find anything that may cause electric shocks and high temperatures.
• Provide and important record of the installation at the time of the inspection, and for inspection testing in the future.

 TYPES OF CONDITION REPORT:

• Visual condition report – this does not include testing and is only suitable if the installation has been testing recently.
• Periodic inspection reports – this is what we would normally recommend, as it tests the installation and would find any hidden damage.

After the inspection and testing has taken place, we issue an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) that details any damage, deterioration, defects and dangerous conditions. If anything dangerous or potentially dangerous has been found, then the condition of the electrical installation will be declared as ‘unsatisfactory’, meaning that remedial action is required ASAP to remove the risks.

If you need any more information regarding electrical inspection and testing, require a quote or would like to book a test, contact us now on:

Email: enquiries@almelectrical.co.uk

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Electrical Safety

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We all use electricity every day from the moment we wake up, throughout the day until the moment we go to sleep. We can sometimes forget that electrics can actually be very dangerous and we need to take precautions to keep us safe.

It only takes a small mistake for an electrical spark to cause a fire; however by following simple safety measures this can be avoided.

A lot of people will think because there is no flame then there is no risk of fire, when actually electrical appliances, plugs and cables that are poorly wired or old can be a real danger and can cause a fire.

There are some simple tips you can follow at home to ensure your electrical safety:

• Any damaged or loose electrical cords should be replaced or repaired straight away.
• To avoid using any extension cords, it may be a good idea to consider having extra electrical points installed by an electrician.
• Call a qualified electrician if any of the following problems are occurring:
  • Any switches feeling warm
  • Fuses tripping out often
  • Lights are dimmering or flickering
• Any lamps should be placed on level surfaces and not be placed near anything that can burn.
• When fitting light bulbs, use bulbs that match the lights recommended wattage.
• If electrical items are not used regularly then switch them off .
• If you are away from the house for a length of time then make sure that electrical items are not left plugged in as leaving an electrical item on standby can be a fire risk and waste a lot of energy.
• Whenever electrical repairs are being carried out, make sure that all electrics are switched off at the mains.
• Do not carry out electrical repairs unless you know what you are doing, always make sure work is carried out by a qualified electrician.
• Never use any electrical equipment outside when it is raining.
• Make sure that electrical appliance instructions are followed correctly when repairing an item.

DON’T:

• Keep any electrical items near water. Most electrical accidents happen at home when people use electricity near water.
• Yank an electrical cord away from the wall. When unplugging an electrical cord, do it gently as pulling on a cord can damage the appliance, plug or outlet.
• Leave electrical cords on show. Make sure that any electrical cords are tucked away and hidden. People may fall on electrical cords or even pets may bite into electrical cords.
• Plug a lot of appliances into one extension lead or power outlet. By doing this it could damage the electrical system of the house or it could even start a fire.

If you are concerned about any electrical problems in your house, then do not hesitate to contact us! It’s better to be safe than sorry!

Email address: enquiries@almelectrical.co.uk

Mobile: 07962161766

Growing the Business

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This week has been a very good week for ALM Electrical and we are still really busy!

We found out Tuesday that our CHAS application was approved and we are now a CHAS accredited business!

CHAS (The Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme) is one of the Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) which helps to cut pre-qualification costs and duplication when applying for contracts through the tender process.

When applying for public and private work contracts, the supplier must make sure that they meet the buyers health and safety standard to secure the work. The health and safety competency section of a tender or PQQ (Pre-Qualification Questionnaire) can be very time consuming and a lot of work has to be done!

By being CHAS approved this fast tracks you through the procurement process by being able to skip the health and safety section as you have already been recognised as being health and safety compliant by having the CHAS accreditation.

We believe that having the CHAS accreditation is going o be very advantageous to us in securing contracts as we are now showing that we have a very high standard in regards to health and safety.

Now that we have got our CHAS accreditation we are also signing up to Constructionline, as a lot of buyers ask you to be registered with them. Constructionline is a procurement and supply chain management service that collects, assesses and monitors your standard company information though a standardised pre-qualification questionnaire that is developed by BSI to reduce any duplication that occurs within the construction industry. If you already have CHAS when applying for Constructionline then you can also skip the health and safety of this questionnaire also. The rest of the questionnaire assesses topics such as:

• Equality and Diversity
• Environmental Management
• Financial
• etc…

There are 8000 buyers on the Constructionline database – this allows suppliers to market their business to contractors and consultants. You can also gain access to free tender notices on Constructionline that are exclusive to Constructionline members.

Along with finding out we have been CHAS accredited and registering for Constructionline, we have also submitted our second tender this week! We are still waiting to see if we have won the first tender we applied for, so fingers crossed for us!

Come back next week for another update from ALM Electrical!

For any electrical work quotes, contact us on:

Email: enquiries@almelectrical.co.uk

Phone: 07962161766

Thinking about purchasing an Electric Vehicle?

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Thinking about Purchasing an Electric Vehicle?

The sales of electric cars and hybrid cars has grown significantly in the last few years!  In 2011 there were only 6 Electric vehicle models, there are now 27 models with more new models to be launched in 2015/2016. In the UK there are now 8232 points where you can plug your car in and charge it and this figure is growing daily. There has been a 400% increase in electric car sales from March 2014 to March 2015 and this figure is going to increase more and more every year, especially if fuel prices increase.

There are many benefits to having an electric car which include:

• Road Tax exemption
• Free entry to London’s congestion zone
• The Government pays £5000 towards the cost of purchasing the vehicle
• The Government offer 75% funding towards the cost of having your electric vehicle charging station installed at your property.
• If you have a hybrid car and you run out of fuel you can simply switch to battery mode, and vice versa.
• If you have an electric car, your car will only run on electric and won’t require any fuel making the car a lot cheaper to run especially if you have a charging station at home.
• If you also have solar panels at your home, then electrically charging your car at your home could be completely free with the use of the energy from the solar panels.

Before you decide to buy an electric car you must consider the following:

• Do you have access to off-street parking? – You need to have access to a garage, drive or use of off-street parking so your car is able to recharge overnight in a secure environment. The most common form of charging is at home during the night so it would be best to have access to off-street parking. However if you don’t, you can contact your local authority to discuss having an on-street charging station in your area.
• What is your daily driving mileage? – If you are considering an electric car, then your daily mileage needs to be less than 100 miles a day as typically the EV driving range off a full charge is about 100 miles. It would also be best if you use the car for regular commuting journeys as the driver will know what to expect regarding distance and will know roughly how much mileage the car needs for the journey.
• Car purchasing budget – You will need to be able to afford a new car as there aren’t many electric cars available to buy used yet. Electric cars are more expensive than petrol/diesel cars at the moment because of the new technology; however you will save a lot of money as you can use electricity to charge the car instead of fuel.

Popular EV Cars on the market

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV – This car is the most popular hybrid car on the market and does 49mpg on fuel and has an EV driving range of 33 miles. The car can do up to 106mph and costs £28,304 including the Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG).

Nissan Leaf – This car is the most popular electric car and has an EV driving range of 124 miles. The car can do up to 87 mph and costs £21,490 to buy including the PiCG.

Vauxhall Ampera – This car is a hybrid and does 57mpg on fuel and has an EV driving range of 52 miles. The car does up to 100 mph and costs £28,750 including the PiCG.

Toyota Prius – This car is a hybrid and impressively does 75mpg on fuel however the EV driving range is only 15 miles. The car can go up to 60mph and costs £28,395 to buy including the PiCG.

To find your nearest Electric vehicle charging station, see:

https://www.zap-map.com/live/#y=51.5/x=-0.13/z=9

If you have purchased an electric vehicle and are looking for a OLEV approved installer to install your charging station at home or at work, then call ALM Electrical as we install POD Point units and Rolec units.

Contact details:

Email: enquiries@almelctrical.co.uk

Mobile: 07962161766

Why Electrical Work should be left to an Electrician

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Many people are tempted to do all of the work in their house themselves, not only do people like to be able do things themselves, but it also saves them money in the process. However when it comes to electrical work, it can be very dangerous to you and the others around you. Not only this, but it could also be dangerous to your home, causing terrible damage…or even a fire!

With electrical work you could also be wasting your time, especially if you don’t know what you’re doing and it could result in you paying a lot more to rectify the work than it would have cost you in the beginning. There is a lot of conflict regarding what we are allowed to do ourselves in the home and what we should leave to a professional.

5 Electrical jobs you shouldn’t do yourself at home unless you’re a professional

Electrical Rewiring

If you are not qualified to conduct electrical work then you must call an electrician as house fires can be caused from faulty wiring in the home and the electrical circuits in the home are very complex to do yourself. All rewiring work must meet the Electrical Code of Practice and must be performed by people who can provide certification; Illegal work carried out can bring a large fine and can also void any insurance policies.

Installing new switches and outlets

Loose light fittings, sockets and fittings will wear out over time and can be dangerous to handle even when they are switched off and should only be replaced by a professional. What is a simple job for an electrician could turn into a nightmare for a homeowner.

Fixing your own appliances and power cords

Only let a professional replace your damaged appliances, however in many case it would be cheaper and safer to just replace the damaged appliance rather than have it repaired, especially extension cords.

Handling junction boxes and bare wires

When it comes to handling electricity, you must always make sure that the power is off and to keep away from the electrical junction boxes and do not touch any damaged or bare wires.

Touching, moving or altering underground power cables

If you expose any underground power cables, do not touch them! Leave them alone and contact an emergency electrician as soon as possible.

If you are going to do any small electrical works like replacing a light bulb or a light switch, which is relatively easy and safe, just always remember the golden rule before you start…TURN THE ELECTRICITY OFF! However when the repair isn’t just a simple straightforward fixture, you should always call an electrician! Extending any circuits or replacing circuits is very dangerous and if you do not know what you’re doing then one wrong move could lead to your house burning down or a shock that could result in a serious injury or even death.

Just remember; always call an Electrician to carry out electrical work! Make sure that they have Part P certification and that you ask for their registered body and enrolment number before letting them conduct any work.

For any electrical work surveys or quotes, contact ALM Electrical at:

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Email: enquiries@almelectrical.co.uk

Electric Vehicle Charging!

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At ALM Electrical, we have rushed off our feet with work! Especially when it comes to installing electric vehicle charger stations! Electric vehicles are becoming more and more popular and because of this, the work is flying in for us :)!

Electric vehicles are becoming popular as they don’t require any petrol and only run on electricity or if you want a hybrid then you can use both electric and fuel. Anyone who purchases an electric vehicle can have an electric vehicle charging station installed at their home providing you have off street parking facilities that are suitable for the charge point to be installed. In addition to this, when you have a charge point installed, Government funding will be made available to you to help with the cost of the charge point and its installation under the Homecharge scheme.

However, in some cases, residents may not have access to off-street parking. To help overcome this barrier, Local Authorities can also sign up to the scheme and receive funding to help with the costs to install an on-street charge point in a residential area. Once the Local Authority is signed up to the scheme and the charge point is installed, it can be accessed publicly and will not be restricted to the electric vehicle owner who requested the charge point. However, Local Authorities will be able to restrict parking to manage the access to the charge point effectively.

The current EV Homecharge scheme was launched in September 2014 and offers a 75% grant towards the cost and installation of the charge points, capped at £900. The current scheme will be changed from the 13th April and offers a 75% grant, however it will be capped at £700 instead of £900. This scheme will run up until 31 March 2016.

Grants are only available to individuals who own, lease or are nominated as the primary user of an eligible electric vehicle from the 1 July 2014. Residents must provide evidence of ownership or be named as the primary driver of an electric car/plug-in hybrid to be considered for the grant.

The current £5000 grant towards the cost of the electric vehicle will still be kept in place until at least 2017 or until 50,000 cars have been sold (at the moment 10,000 cars have been sold).

At ALM Electrical we are approved by OLEV to install POD Point and Rolec charging stations. When having an electric vehicle charging station installed, you must make sure that the installer is approved by OLEV, otherwise you will not be able to receive a grant towards the cost of your charge point cost and installation.

For more information about the Electric Vehicle Homecharge scheme, see:

Click to access electric-vehicle-homecharge-scheme-guidance-for-customers-2015.pdf

If you are thinking about having an electric vehicle charging station installed, contact ALM Electrical now to arrange a property survey and an installation date!

Email: enquiries@almelectrical.co.uk

Phone: 07962161766

The importance of Electrical Testing

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Periodic inspection and testing is necessary because all electrical installations deteriorate due to a number of factors such as damage, wear, tear, corrosion, excessive electrical loading, ageing and environmental influences.  Periodic Inspection & testing should only be carried out by an electrically competent person, such as a registered electrician, so don’t go trying it at home, give us a call!!

DID YOU KNOW?

• Electricity causes 20,000 fires per year and is one of the major causes of fire in properties.
• Electricity kills one person every week.
• Electricity causes 1000 people to become injured every week.
• Every year, 1000 electrical accidents at work are reported.

ARE THERE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL TESTING?

It is a statutory requirement that commercial properties and properties where the public have access; are regularly checked and that an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is performed on the electrical services.

The combination of the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and the Electricity at Work Regulations (1989) makes it a requirement to inspect and test all types of electrical equipment in all work situations as there is a duty of care to ensure the safety of all persons using the work premises and to prevent, so far as reasonably practicable, such danger.

All landlords have a legal obligation under the Consumer Protection Act 1987 to ensure the electrical installation and the electrical equipment supplied is safe, failure to do so can carry a maximum penalty of a £5000 fine or six months imprisonment!

The Frequency of testing for Electrical Installations should be:

• Commercial properties – Every 5 years
• Industrial properties – Every 3 years
• Churches (over 5 years) – Every year
• Place of public entertainment, petrol stations and emergency lighting/fire alarms – Every 1 year

The frequency of testing for Portable Appliances (P.A.T) should be:

• Industrial/workshops – 6 months
• Commercial (normal or Class 1) – 12 months
• Commercial (low risk/class 2) – 24 months or more

Some organisations e.g. insurance companies, licensing authorities, public bodies and mortgage lenders require that electrical installations undergo regular periodic inspection and testing.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

Undertaking regular periodic inspection and testing of an electrical installation will both promote safety and ensure legal compliance. It will protect people from electric shock, protect property from damage caused by fire and heat arising from a defect, confirm that the installation is not damaged or deteriorated so as to impair safety, and identify any defects or non-compliance which may give rise to danger.

THE MAIN AIMS OF A CONDITION REPORT:

• Record the results of the inspection and testing to make sure the electrical installation is safe to be used until the next inspection (following any work needed to make it safe).
• Find any damage and wear and tear that might affect safety, and report it.
• Find any parts of the electrical installation that do not meet the IEE Wiring Regulations.
• Help find anything that may cause electric shocks and high temperatures.
• Provide and important record of the installation at the time of the inspection, and for inspection testing in the future.

 TYPES OF CONDITION REPORT:

• Visual condition report – this does not include testing and is only suitable if the installation has been testing recently.
• Periodic inspection reports – this is what we would normally recommend, as it tests the installation and would find any hidden damage.

After the inspection and testing has taken place, we issue an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) that details any damage, deterioration, defects and dangerous conditions. If anything dangerous or potentially dangerous has been found, then the condition of the electrical installation will be declared as ‘unsatisfactory’, meaning that remedial action is required ASAP to remove the risks.

To book an electrical inspection and test, contact ALM Electrical at:

Email: adam@almelectrical.co.uk

or

Mobile: 07962161766

Is it Time to Upgrade your Fuseboard?

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Your fuseboard is the most important part of an electrical installation! It protects us against electrocutions and fires in our home and workplace.

When an electrical fault occurs at home or at work, the fuseboard will disconnect the power supply, if you have an old style, out-dated or unsafe fuseboard, then this will have severe consequences as this could cause damage to the property or injuries including death.

The new 17^th edition fuseboards have Residual Current Device (RCD) protection when they are installed correctly. They are designed to protect all humans against any electrocution and also some protection against fires.

There are far too many homes that still have the old fuseboards, we would highly recommend you have your fuesboard upgraded if this is the case as it would provide so much more protection to your home and more importantly, you and your family. By having the new fuseboard your home will be up to date with the current electrical safety standards.t

Are you worried about your fuseboard?

• Does your fuseboard keep tripping for no reason?
• Does the fuse wire on the fuseboard keep blowing fuses?

If this is the case, then contact ALM Electrical to conduct a free survey of your fuseboard and we will provide you with a free quote to let you know how much it would be to rectify the issues or to replace the fuse board. Remember, this is a no-obligation quote, so if you are ever worried about the fuseboard don’t hesitate to get in touch with us!

What you will usually find on the new fuseboards:

• A mains switch – This allows you to switch off the electrical supply to all electrical installations, make sure your fuseboard is in an easily accessible place to switch the electricity off in an emergency.

• Fuses or Circuit Breakers – These have a fuse wire running between two screws, when a fault flows through the fuse then it will become hot, the heat will melt the fuse wire when the current will go above an acceptable level and this melted fuse will break the circuit, disconnecting the faulty circuit. If you have this type of fuseboard then you have to replace the fuse when it blows. Circuit breakers are automatic protection devices in the fusbeoard which will switch off a circuit when a fault is detected. When they trip, you simply just reset the switch.

• Residual Current Device (RCD) – This is a switching device that will trip the circuit under certain conditions. It will disconnect the electricity supply and should disconnect supply within 0.4 of a second. If your electrical installation has one or more RCDs, then they should be tested regularly.

What the fuseboard upgrade process will include:

• Usually requires a full day for one approved electrician
• The electrical power will be off for a number of hours
• After the new fuseboard has been installed, a full electrical inspection and test will be carried out and any minor faults that are found during the test will be rectified.
• When the old fuseboard is upgraded, the electrical test will usually show electrical faults that have been in the home for a long period of time and the upgrade will therefore improve the overall safety and quality of the electrical installation.

Do not hire a person to conduct electrical work in your home unless they are fully qualified and competent! We all know that one person who ‘knows a lot about electrics’, but always put your safety first and make sure that they are fully qualified and insured to carry out the electrical work in your home!

So remember! If you are worried about the fuseboard in your house, or if your fuseboard looks like the old one shown above, contact us to conduct a free survey to see if your fuseboard needs to be upgraded!

Email: adam@almelectrical.co.uk

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Expanding the Business!

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At ALM Electrical, our goal at the moment is to expand the business. We still have a lot of work coming in domestically; however we are trying to secure larger commercial and industrial contracts to help the business grow into a bigger company.

We have already expanded the business by being approved by the Government to install electric vehicle chargepoints by Rolec and POD Point. So if you need a chargepoint installed for your electric car, call ALM Electrical!

We are currently waiting to see if our CHAS application has been successful, and if it has been accepted, then ALM Electrical will have one of the leading health and safety accreditations in construction which will give us an advantage when trying to secure these larger contracts.

As ALM Electrical are completely new to the tendering process, we attended two courses last week to help us understand the tender process.

The first course we went on last week was on Tuesday 24/02 which was called ‘Effective Pricing Strategies for your Bid’, which was run in the Liberty Stadium in Swansea by Business Wales. The course covered topics such as breaking even, the overhead costs of a business and how to know the right amount to charge for an employee. The course also taught us how to know the right price to bid for a tender.

The second course we went on was on Thursday 26/02, which was the ‘How to Tender: Advanced’ course also run by Business Wales in Henley House in Swansea. The course taught us how to write method statements and how to write your tender effectively. Alan Doyle, who was teaching the course, also went through our tender we are applying for at the moment step-by-step and this helped us a lot and gave us a lot of information.

 

Overall the two courses were really informative and helpful and ALM Electrical would highly recommend the Business Wales courses to any businesses that are looking for free business advice.

We will be submitting our first tender next week, so fingers crossed for us and we shall update you on how it went in the next blog!!

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ALM Electrical contact details:

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Email: adm@almelectrical.co.uk

Importance of Health and Safety

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At ALM Electrical, it business as usual! work is flowing at a steady pace, which is keeping us really busy! We are in the process of growing the company and welcoming new staff. So the company is going from strength to strength with thanks to our new/old customers and loyal hard working staff!!

We are still in process of completing our CHAS health and safety accreditation but we are nearly there! When working in construction, health and safety is of most importance when attracting new clients, so when CHAS is completed we will be able to attract and secure bigger contracts.

 

When dealing with health and safety, it is important to carry out risk assessments on each job undertaken. Conducting a risk assessment is the process where you:

• Identify hazards.
• Evaluate the risk associated with that hazard,
• Discover appropriate ways to eliminate/control the hazard.

 

 Risk assessments are important because they help to:

•  Show awareness of hazards/risks.
• Identify who is at risk e.g. employees, visitors, public,etc…
• Shows whether the existing measures are satisfactory or if more needs to be done.
• Prevents injuries and illnesses.

 To be able to carry out these risk assessments, it is also important that the employees undertake training to be aware of these risks where it is relevant. With the work ALM Electrical takes on, training such as manual handling, tool box talks, electrical safety, good housekeeping and asbestos awareness would be relevant training to undertake.