🤳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 due…
🤩Happy Friday everyone! What better way to celebrate then by sharing another find! 👀This weeks’ find was spotted by Guardian’s very own Will Wright whilst recently conducting a fixed wire inspection and testing at a secondary school. 📸As can be seen in this weeks’ find, the blue phase looks to have been disconnected which can…
Guardian Electrical is a trusted provider of Remedial services for our clients since February 2019. We help our clients to address any electrical issues that are found during an Electrical Inspection and Testing on-site. An Electrical Danger Notification (EDN) is issued for any of the following observations: 🔴Code 1 – Immediate danger 🟠Code 2 –…
🔍How about this for a find! During a recent electrical equipment inspection and test, this damaged extension lead was found under a desk in a stainless-steel cradle, (whilst in use!) 🤦🏻♂️ exposing live parts! ❌Upon its identification, the lead was removed from service and handed to the duty holder who consequently disposed of the item,…
🧐When you are a dutyholder for your site, you are responsible to ensure that complete electrical compliance is in effect across the workplace. This includes providing “safe systems at work, safe places of work, safe people at work” according to Sections 2 & 37 of the Health and Safety at Work Act. Along with this,…
On Friday, October 18th, we celebrated “Wear It Pink Day” for Breast Cancer Now, one of the UK’s largest fundraising events. This amazing charity supports everyone affected by breast cancer every step of the way. Our incredible team at Guardian joined in by wearing something pink and raising funds to support life-changing breast cancer research and support.…
While conducting testing in a control panel for a large industrial 63 AMP Three Phase Oven, we discovered an issue with the Yellow/L2 phase supply conductor. This conductor was originally behind a clear Perspex protective casing, going into the supply side of the main rotary isolator. The casing hid most of the damage, showing only…
😀Day two and we’re all set up here at the Independent Hotel Show in London. Come and say hello to our lovely team at stand 2276 for all your electrical compliance needs. #IndependentHotelShow #ElectricalSafety #Hotel #ExCelLondon
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…
😀Our favourite time of the week has arrived… It’s Friday’s Find! 🧑🏻🔧This weeks’ find features a lead, that at the time of inspection was in use by the customer! As you can see on the picture below, the exposed wires have had a bit of a makeover, by attempting to cover the live wire with…