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Health and safety advice for electricians

According to HSE – the national independent watchdog for work-related health, safety and illness – over 200 people are killed at work each year and over one million are injured. That’s why it’s important to familiar yourself with the occupational hazards of your job and to stay safe at work. Here are four health and safety tips that should prove useful for electricians:
 
Wear the correct personal protective equipment (PPE)

Why did you not win that quote?

All electricians will be familiar with the 'my mate can do it cheaper' story when chasing up quotes.
 
Being a Friday, we thought we'd end the week with something light hearted and which we can all relate to.
 
We would like to hear about your experiences as an electrician – what are the funniest reasons you've ever heard about why you won't be getting the job?
 
We thought we would start you off with a few rib ticklers!
 

Electrical Networking and Consumer Units in London

 
An Electrical Network is a system that interconnects electrical components like inductors, transmission lines, voltage and current sources. Networks in offices can contain telephone, electrical sockets and ethernet (computer). Each network can be customised to suit installation and the user and having an electrical networking system will provide a safer and neat alternative to office wiring. 
Advantages to having an electrical networking system in your London offices are:
- Reduced electricity bills
- Reduces risk of fires and explosions

Electrical Rewiring in London

If you live in an old London town house, or terraced house in London, it is likely that the installed electrical system is working beyond its intended capability. All correctly installed wiring systems have built in safety features but the hazard occurs when too much electricity is being used and the system is overloaded. Sudden power cuts, blowing fuses or tripping circuit breakers can occur due to our constant need to use modern electrical appliances like the shower, washing machine and kettle every day.

Plug in to success with the UK’s Number 1 Electrical Training Company, TradeSkills4U.

 
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In the sunny months of June last year, Wayne Lewis made a life changing decision. He was going to pack in his well-paid job in retail and begin a series of courses which would allow him to qualify as a domestic electrician. Why? “Because I’ve always wanted to be an electrician,” he recalls and he’s never looked back.
 

Tools an Electrician Can't Live Without

The standard tools used by an electrician are being improved upon every year. From advances in functionality to simply making the tools safer to use around electricity, you want to make certain that the tools in your toolbox are giving you the best benefit for the cost. While some electricians may try to scrimp and use some tools for jobs they are not meant for, having a well equipped toolbox make not only make your job easier, it might save your life. Here is a list of tools necessary for every electrician.

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