Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is an important inspection performed on electrical appliances and equipment designed to make sure that they don’t pose a health and safety risk. PAT testing ensures they are checked and safe to use, helping avoid electricity-related accidents happening in the workplace....
Many UK workplaces have either installed electric vehicle charging technology or are planning to. Businesses are under pressure to switch their fleets – large or small – to electric vehicles, and of course, they will increasingly have staff and visitors who need access to EV charging...
Community fridges are a growing initiative to help families navigate the cost of living crisis and spiralling food prices. However, a group can’t just set up a cold storage facility for others to access without considering some essential legislative requirements relating to food safety and...
Many drivers are choosing to install electric vehicle charging points at home here in the UK, but businesses too have been quick to capitalise on this beneficial option. AA statistics show that eight years from now, EVs will likely outnumber diesel-fuelled vehicles on British roads....
It is understood that companies looking to keep costs low seek to avoid unnecessary services. When electrical systems are functioning effectively onsite, paying for a maintenance plan might seem like a waste of money. However, while in the short-term side-stepping an extra monthly direct debit...
Lighting currently uses approximately 20% of all electricity generated across Britain. Many of the lighting systems now in use, however, rely on inefficient lighting sources, providing significant opportunities for energy savings. To lower operating costs and improve their bottom line, UK firms must be aware of...
Light is all around us. It helps us navigate the world around us and concentrate on what we’re doing. Poor quality artificial light in the workplace can impact our physical and mental health. Studies have shown that LED lighting can improve wellbeing at work. The negative...
The scale of the problem of people being displaced by the war in Ukraine is enormous. Millions are on the move to escape the conflict with Russia and landlords in the UK are being asked to help. But those throwing their doors open to accommodate...
Emergency lighting is designed for use in an emergency when a building’s main power supply is no longer functioning and normal illumination fails. Whether it is caused by a power cut or fire, such loss of light can leave a building in sudden darkness and...
Portable Appliance Testing, or PAT testing for short, is an inspection or examination of electrical equipment and appliances designed to ensure they present no risk to users. PAT testing makes certain the appliances checked are completely safe and helps to avoid electrical accidents occurring in...
