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sign 15/01/2014

How to detect counterfeit electronic equipment

January 15, 2014 Counterfeit appliances are becoming increasingly common in the UK, with the sale of fake electronics growing rapidly. Counterfeit electronics are being used in many applications, which is extremely detrimental to businesses whose products are being imitated or badly reproduced. This can be very damaging to reputations of trustworthy brands that are associated with these products, and most importantly; the safety of the user is being compromised. We want to ensure that the process of detecting counterfeit electronics is made aware to consumers so that the presence of... Read More

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Do Christmas Lights Need to Be PAT Tested?

December 18, 2013 It’s that time of year again, and many of us will be digging out our Christmas lights ready to swirl around our trees. You would probably think that as your lights have been stored in a cupboard or loft for most of the year that they will need testing. This is not necessarily true. Of course it is important to make sure that your lights are safe before switching them on, but this can usually be done with a visual check. Before switching on your lights, you... Read More

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What are the Requirements of Portable Appliance Testing?

December 5, 2013 Portable Appliance Testing, or PAT is the examination of electrical appliances and equipment to make sure that they meet health and safety requirements. Electrical irregularities can be detected by visually examining an appliance, but sometimes these particular defects can only be found by performing a test. Of course, visual examination is imperative in any safety check process, and is essential as some defects in electrical safety cannot be distinguished by testing alone. A somewhat simple user check incorporating a brief checklist can be extremely useful within any electrical... Read More

iphone charger 12/11/2013

How to Spot a Fake iPhone charger

November 12, 2013 Most people nowadays will have a smartphone, and many would say that they couldn’t live without theirs. But are you willing to risk your own life by scrimping on quality to buy a cheap counterfeit charger? There have been a string of incidents in recent months which have seen Apple product users being electrically shocked when unplugging their devices, and one which even resulted in death. Earlier this year, a young woman was reportedly killed by an electric shock when she answered a call on her iPhone 5... Read More

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Asset Labels Can Help Your Business

October 22, 2013 Everyone knows the feeling, you have misplaced an item and can’t seem to find it anywhere, it’s not in the last place you remember having it and it’s not with the last person you remember lending it too either… nightmare! Objects do have a habit of growing legs and wandering off, especially when you’re working in a large organisation or company. That’s why asset labels are such a handy product for any business. Asset labels are a type of sticker that is used to keep track of... Read More

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Ladder Safety

October 3, 2013 There are a high number of ladder injuries every year, in fact ladders are involved in the most ‘fall from height’ incidents overall and account for over a quarter of all falls in the work place. The Law There are some requirements by law that are put in place to ensure safety when using a ladder. The Work at Height Regulations 2005 is enforced to place duties on any employer or self-employed person and apply to all work at a height were there are risks of falling... Read More

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Installing Solar Panels In Your Home

September 27, 2013 Solar panels are becoming increasingly popular for home use as they are a way of generating electricity for free and can essentially save you money. How Solar Panels Work The way solar panels work is that they use sunlight to generate electricity by capturing the suns energy with special cells called photovoltaic cells. One common misconception of solar panels is that they need direct sunlight in order to generate electricity, but this is not the case. Even on a cloudy day solar panels are capable of harnessing... Read More

picture of a fire extinguisher 09/09/2013

The Importance of Fire Extinguishers

September 9, 2013 Businesses are strongly recommended to keep fire extinguishers at their place of work. These extinguishers not only reduce the potential damage caused by a fire but also help reduce insurance premiums. There are many different types of fire extinguishers which have many different uses. How do extinguishers work? At the top of the extinguisher, there is a small cylinder filled with compressed gas. A release valve at the top acts as a locking mechanism and prevents any gas from escaping. When you pull the safety pin out... Read More

picture of wind turbines 02/09/2013

Renewable Energy: Wind Turbines & Wind Farms

September 2, 2013 Windmills have been used over 100’s of years to provide energy for pumping water or grinding grain, as technology has evolved, its only right that windmills evolve too. Today, windmills have an exciting modern counterpart, the wind turbine- a renewable source of electrical energy. Wind farms made up of wind turbines are popping up all around the UK and have been coined as the world’s fastest growing renewable energy source Wind turbines are mounted on a tower to work most effectively, the higher a wind turbine is... Read More