In the electrical trade, you can control your own career and earning potential. Mick Fitzgerald, Director, Options Skills, shares his top tips to help you expand your skillset, boost your earnings and drive your electrical career forward. 

The Government has launched an exceptionally wide ranging consultation aimed at improving the collection and recycling of waste packaging.  The consultation is exceptionally long, at over 200 pages, and has over 100 separate questions.

Smartphone-powered access control with five validation methods

Leading access control technology manufacturer CDVI has announced the release of its new Mobile-PASS product. It enables smart devices to be used as access tokens.

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) is delighted to announce the finalists for the BCIA Awards 2021. Despite a difficult and unprecedented year the record has once again been broken for the number of entries received, giving the judges plenty to think about.

While many of us will have already polished off all of our Easter eggs, one man from Shrewsbury still has a long way to go if he’s to get through all of the treats he received for Easter. 

Once we’re in the habit of forming negative thoughts and behaviour patterns it can be difficult to break the cycle. Sometimes an incident may trigger a series of negative thoughts or we may just start to think negatively. It is important to break the chain before it affects our wellbeing.

Simon Ash, UK Sales Manager at HAIX, shares how selecting the right safety footwear can reduce the risks of musculoskeletal disorders
 

Aico is always at the forefront of innovation and has recently launched Aico TV. The Aico TV channel will utilise their current YouTube channel which is now rebranded and linked to a dedicated section on the Aico website where new video content can be displayed.

Heightsafe is one of the UK’s leading Lightning Protection specialists.

Construction sites without the correct protection can potentially be very dangerous places, especially when it comes to head injuries.

With the requirement for certificated products since the Grenfell Tower disaster, Securefast based in Cannock, Staffordshire, have seen an increase in sales for their electro-magnetic locks, with many clients, contractors and door manufacturers requesting the correct fire test and performance tes

A solution has been found for electrical contractors with pickups who worry over the safety of expensive tools and equipment kept in the vehicle on-site or overnight. 
 

The leading provider of electrical safety training, digital solutions and consultancy services to the global energy, renewables, power and grid, and maritime industries, Trainor, has secured new investment from EV Private Equity to support its ambitious international expansion plans.

Alcohol-based hand sanitisers, used in the fight against COVID-19, are potentially flammable and pose safety risks if used in the wrong working
conditions.  
 

The benefits of a lasting power of attorney (LPA) have been well documented, allowing an individual to nominate someone to take decisions on their behalf, if they become incapacitated in some way.