HSE GS38 Fourth Edition – What you need to know to stay compliant
New GS38 Regulations have come into force with regards to Dead Test Procedure In Short Test Leads should be in Good Condition and fused, a proving block is required in order to prove the test leads prior and after dead test. A multi meter will NOT be suitable for proving dead or safe isolation procedure. […]
Apprentices – Managing your 1st project
Dan Walton has worked for Powercor for just over 2 years and is currently a 3rd year apprentice, attending Bracknell College with JTL Training. Dan has been trusted & responsible for most of the electrical work carried out at our new premises, making sure that everything was completed on time, ready for everyone to move […]
Fire Kills – The dangers of cheap Christmas lighting
It’s that time of year again when we are all eagerly awaiting getting the Christmas decorations out the loft and decorating our homes in pretty sparkling lights, but it is important to remember the dangers that can arise, it is essential to resist the lure of cheap or second-hand Christmas lights because of the electrical dangers […]
The work Life Balance – UK entrepreneurs “sacrifice love, family and fun” to start a business
The UK’s small and medium business owners have contributed Billions to the global ‘after-hours’ economy by working longer than standard industry hours, according to a global survey by Sage out today In our office, I have noticed how the working day has changed over the last few years, as pressure and customer demand grows, the working day […]
HSE publish details of construction deaths – are you confident that you comply with H&S legislation?
The HSE publish latest details on firms sentenced after construction death Two associate companies have been fined after the death of a worker in London, killed when concrete joists fell on him. Electrician John Walker, who worked for 777 Environmental Limited, met his death while working on a demolition site on Walworth Road, Elephant and […]
Palmerston Bowls Club save 45% on Electricity by using Philips Lighting installed by Powercor
Powercor were approached by Palmerston Bowls club due to the dire need to upgrade their existing lighting. Not only was the lighting of poor quality, but it compromised the clubs ambition to host International bowling events. There were a number of areas which needed to be addressed:- Lighting design was needed to substantiate the amount […]
Have you checked your PPE and safety equipment today?
We are all used to checking our food for “best-before” and “use-by” dates, but are we as conscientious when it comes to checking our PPE and equipment? Hard-hats, for example, have a date-of-manufacture stamp moulded into the underside. Under perfect storage conditions, with the helmet kept boxed and at a temperature of between 5°C -50°C, […]
Have you heard of USB Integrated Sockets?
There is a new product that has come to the marketplace, to accommodate new technologies – Combined 13amp plug sockets with two usb ports for charging phones ipads etc. The benefits are to enable the user to be working on their device as well as being able to charge the batteries simultaneously. The great thing […]
Smart Purchasing – Could it benefit your business?
Since starting my new role as Operations Coordinator responsible for purchasing, I have been spending time searching for the best prices available for the materials and services we require for our many varied electrical installation projects. Benefits of Smart Purchasing By having one person taking control of the purchasing this has allowed us to become […]
Working within the Philips Partner program
The Philips Partner Program has provided Powercor with some varied and exciting projects, the most recent of which is nearing its end of a 12 month long contract. Philips Lighting and Unite Students partnered to install LED lighting throughout all of Unite’s properties over a 2 year timeframe in a £21M partnership. Powercor were entrusted […]
