Electrical safety could be the next casualty of the recession, according to experts Epsilon Test Services, who report a vast potential danger in unfulfilled yet essential remedial electrical repairs.  The company likens this unseen risk to a timebomb, quietly ticking away putting people and organisations at risk. In a post safety test survey, Epsilon found [...]

ELECTRICAL SAFETY Responsibility In any organisation electrical safety is the responsibility of the Duty Holder.  That could be the owner, a director, the facilities manager or H&S officer.  A Duty Holder’s responsibility is to “comply with the Regulations in so far as it relates to matters within his control.”  Duty Holders are deemed to have [...]

September 2009 – Electrical safety specialists, Epsilon Test Services are ‘greening’ their vehicle fleet and have just signed a deal for around 150 of Vauxhall’s new award-winning ecoFLEX Corsas. Reduced CO2 considerations were high on Epsilon’s shopping list according to managing director Tim Beardsmore: “We regularly renew our fleet and always look for practical enhancements.  [...]

Electrical safety, like many issues, is brought into sharp relief by the ultimate potential sanction of the Corporate Manslaughter Act.  Given the seriousness of electrical risk it’s important to understand what’s required and last year’s standards update (BS7671: 2008 IEE Wiring Regulations 17th Edition) certainly clarified much.  Portable appliance testing (PAT), however, remains a slippery [...]

April 2009 – Market leader in electrical safety, Epsilon Test Services, has appointed Tim Beardsmore as managing director.   Promoted from his position as financial and commercial director of the company, Tim Beardsmore succeeds founder and previous owner Mark Blanchfield. The appointment was confirmed on 2 April by Peter Cohen, chief executive of parent company The [...]

January 2009 – Electrical safety specialists Epsilon Test Services has launched a new division specialising in remedial electrical repair services.  The company now supplies a full service from periodic electrical safety testing through to repair of any faults found. Explaining the expansion of services, managing director Mark Blanchfield commented, “We want to help our clients [...]

Each year about 1000 accidents at work are reported involving electric shock or burns and around 30 of those are fatal.  With a new update to legislation for electrical safety there has never been a more urgent need to bring your knowledge up to date and ensure you comply. Electrical Safety Essentials Most professionals in [...]

The financial world is in a maelstrom and the eye of the storm is sending waves of change outwards to us all.  With price pressure on utilities and almost impossible credit conditions it’s a challenging time for all organisations.  Against this backdrop many may soon feel budgetary pressure and the savvy are already taking steps [...]