December 2013
www.eca.co.uk Features COVER STORY
22 STATE OF PLAY How will electrical contractors benefi t from government energy effi ciency initiatives in 2014? We assess their impact.
27 SETTING THE STANDARDS Head of Technical Services Giuliano Digilio talks about his work representing the ECA in the development of new technical standards.
32 IN THE FAST LANE Why electrical contractors should get ready for an expected upsurge in the use of electric vehicles and associated charging infrastucture.
36 FINISHING LINES The wiring accessories sector is one of the most innovative areas of the electrical component industry. We check out the latest gear.
43 QUESTION TIME Standardising commonly asked questions on pre-qualifi cation should be a priority – so isn’t it now time PAS 91 became a British Standard?
48 GETTING THE RIGHT RESULT We examine the latest issues in the test equipment market and look at factors contractors need to consider before making an investment in new gear.
52 MISSION CRITICAL UPS systems are becoming increasingly important to business continuity planning – off ering new opportunities for the electrical sector.
56 THE RIGHT METHOD Producing a health and safety method statement shouldn’t be an exercise in fi lling folders – it should focus on delivering a practical safe system of work.
58 PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE Proper healthcare cover is an important but often overlooked issue that can have a big impact on small businesses.
60 SWITCHED ON COVER We fi nd out about the latest off erings from the Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company and how they’re highly focused on industry needs.
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