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  • The best defence
    There is never a good time for delays on site, but it can be even more frustrating if the reason for the delay is damaged cabling and lack of power supply. Ian Peacock and Frank McGinley of Lewden Electrical Industries look at ways to avoid this type of problem.
    Published:  20 November, 2009

    On-site electrical equipment is at the receiving end of a lot of abuse, whether that is from the harsh environments which it has to endure or simply from misuse by site personnel. However, the fact remains that it has to stand up to the elements in order to eliminate delays which can have a costly effect on any project.

  • Fire fighters
    By Richard Shaw, managing director of Ellis Patents
    Published:  05 October, 2009

    Developing a new product can be a long and arduous task, especially for companies with out-sourced manufacturing facilities in far-flung locations. As we do everything under one roof here in the UK we are ideally placed to turn ideas into new products quickly and efficiently - a position that enables us to develop products for specific projects.

  • Smoke control in retail developments
    Smoke control systems in retail developments are essential for protecting lives and property. Michael Washbourne, project manager at Smoke Control Services, part of the SCS Group, explains the various options available.
    Published:  01 May, 2009

    Over 4,000 fires occur in retail outlets every year and on average larger fires cause over £5m of damage annually. Following the outbreak of a small fire in a shop, it can take less than three minutes to fill a mall with smoke, while it can take 30 minutes to evacuate a mall, taking into account parents with young children, the elderly and the disabled.

  • HSE wields the big stick
    Published:  02 April, 2009

    An unusual initiative has been taking place across the country - a series of mock public trials of company directors. Organised by the Health and Safety Executive, the aim of the events (entitled ‘Guilty or not Guilty: what's your verdict?') is to highlight what happens when something goes wrong and a worker is injured.

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