Top 10 electrical fire risks in hospitality (and how to prevent them)

Craig 19 December 2025 No Comments

In pubs, bars, nightclubs and restaurants, electrical fire risk isn’t usually “one big fault”; it’s the accumulation of minor issues: overloaded extension blocks, damaged leads, heaters appearing in winter, chargers…

Winter electrical safety at work: portable heaters, extension leads and battery chargers

Craig 6 November 2025 No Comments

Portable heaters, extra extension leads and battery chargers can change how a workplace uses electricity during winter. A short review before seasonal equipment returns to use helps you spot damage,…

PAT Testing Records and Business Insurance

Craig 28 October 2025 No Comments

Understand how PAT records support equipment maintenance evidence. Check your own insurance requirements and keep fault follow-up with your reports.

PAT Testing Hall of Shame: The 5 Most Common (and Dangerous) Failures We Find in UK Facilities

Craig 20 August 2025 No Comments

Welcome to our virtual museum of electrical mishaps! As a Facility Manager, you’re the guardian of your building’s safety, but some of the biggest risks are the ones hiding in…

Plugs and sockets: inspection notes

Craig 7 July 2025 No Comments

Reference notes on recognising damaged equipment, unsuitable connections and warning signs during everyday use. If you see smoke, sparking or serious overheating, keep people away and follow your emergency arrangements.…

10 Essential Aspects of Electrical Safety Audits for UK Businesses

Craig 18 June 2025 No Comments

Use this ten-point checklist to review how your business manages electrical safety. It helps a manager organise evidence and follow-up; it does not replace technical inspection by a competent person.…

12 Common Electrical Safety Violations to Avoid

Craig 10 June 2025 No Comments

These twelve workplace checks help you spot unsafe electrical arrangements and decide who needs to act. A visible warning sign is a reason to investigate, rather than a diagnosis or…

Why You Must Replace Damaged Electrical Cables

Craig 2 May 2025 No Comments

A damaged mains lead can expose people to shock or create an overheating risk. Stop using the affected equipment, disconnect it if safe and have the damage assessed. Do not…

Plug design: notes and interactive exercise

Craig 16 April 2025 No Comments

Reference notes on the design of a BS 1363 plug, with an interactive exercise below. Good design still depends on the condition of the plug, cable and socket. Want to…

Top 10 PAT Testing Solutions for Busy Retail Spaces

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