MND (Motor Neurone Disease) is a condition that affects the nerves in the brain and spinal cord, causing them to gradually stop working. This leads to muscle weakness, difficulty speaking, swallowing and breathing. Some people face challenges with courage and determination and inspire others to do the same. One of them is Guardian engineer Callum…
➡️Please help us celebrate Matt’s success in getting a 🥇FIRST in BEng(Hons) Engineering Management. Well done! 👏👏👏👏At Guardian, we believe in the potential of our people. We want you to grow, learn and excel in your career. That’s why we provide you with the tools, resources and support you need to achieve great things.✨
A QR code (quick-response code) is a type of two-dimensional matrix barcode that can be read by an imaging device such as a camera, and processed using Reed–Solomon error correction until the image can be appropriately interpreted. Despite not being legally required by the EaWR 1989, QR codes are proving extremely popular in the industry…
During a recent inspection and testing programme one of our inspectors discovered this damaged twin plug socket, with exposed phase and earth internal bus connections, located in a school classroom. This hazard shows the importance of regular inspection and testing on-site, as this damaged plug socket was never reported to the on-site maintenance team. The…
Guardian Electrical are the leading electrical safety service provider in the UK, founded in October 2010. We specialise in customised Fixed Wire Inspection & Testing programmes for a wide range of companies across the country. We have established long-term partnerships with more than 3,000 clients, such as BAE Systems, Nestle, Next, Manchester United Football Club,…
Guardian Electrical has partnered with the Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity for many years now, with regular monthly donations and other special fundraising events, including bake sales, football events and other sponsorships. 💵 During 2022, Guardian’s monthly donations to the charity alone exceeded over £3,600 💵 We are incredibly proud to partner with such a special…
📖 REGULATION 12 – Requirement for documented Inspection Schematic Drawings and Labelling System 📍Regulation 12 of the IET BS7671 requires that suitable means for cutting off the supply and for isolation are available where necessary to prevent danger. This includes methods of identifying circuits. The regulation further requires that isolation is carried out in such a…
Fixed Wire Inspection, also known as Fixed Wire Testing, is a process that inspects and tests all electrical installations on-site to ensure they are safe and compliant with regulations. This includes checking main panels and distribution boards but does not include equipment that is plugged in. The inspection involves visual inspections and electrical tests on…
What is the Electricity at Work Regulations of 1989? The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 is a set of regulations created under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. These regulations require precautions to be taken against the risk of death or personal injury from electricity in work activities. The regulations apply to…
To the untrained eye, this new installation appears satisfactory but what you may not notice is where the earth is terminated, on the neutral bar. ⚠️ Terminating an earth cable to a neutral bar is not recommended. If the neutral and grounding wires are connected together anywhere else, the return current that is meant to…