Online goodbye to Jim after 18yrs
SELECT held two virtual farewell parties for Technical and Safety Adviser Jim Cornwall, who retired in October after 18 years with the association. More than 30 colleagues took part in a special webinar on 29 October to say their goodbyes to Jim, who started at SELECT on 1 April 2002. Among the gifts he received was a
bottle of his favourite Macallan whisky, a set of engraved glasses, restaurant vouchers and a special CABLEtalk front cover. SELECT’s Edinburgh and South East
of Scotland Branch also held an online get-together for Jim on 5 November, presenting him with more whisky and vouchers and a decanter set, with tributes led by Branch Chair Graeme Anderson. Dave Forrester, Director of Technical Services, said: “We are extremely sad to see Jim go as he has played such a huge part in SELECT’s unique service to Members.
“His dedication, professionalism and
attention to detail have been greatly valued by both his colleagues and Members and we wish him a well-
Jim with some of his retirement presents
Inspection role renewed by UKAS
SELECT has once again successfully renewed accreditation with the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) for its inspection activities. Accreditation against the
internationally recognised standard for inspection bodies ISO/IEC 17020:2012 means the association continues to be offi cially recognised for the quality of its electrical installation inspection service. T is year’s UKAS assessment was
deserved and happy retirement.” Jim said: “I’d like to wish everyone at SELECT the very best for the future and would like to thank each and every one of the staff , not only for being a work colleague but also a friend over the years. “I will certainly miss my interactions with colleagues and Members both at The Walled Garden and at our many events, which sadly seem a long distant memory now.”
“We are extremely sad to see Jim go as he has played such a huge part in SELECT’s unique service to Members”
NEW MEMBERS Twelve fi rms have become SELECT Members since 1 October 2020
RS Electrics, Lanarkshire
Finesse Electrical Ltd, Edinburgh & South East Scotland
McKenna Electrical Solutions, Edinburgh & South East Scotland
PRO AM Electrical Ltd, Glasgow & West of Scotland
WHC Engineering Management Ltd, Edinburgh & South East Scotland
ABR Electrical Contractor Ltd, Glasgow & West of Scotland
Dougal Walker, Tayside
M.E.I. Systems Ltd, Glasgow & West of Scotland
Steven Wallace Electrical, Ayrshire
Red Wolf Electrical, Edinburgh & South East Scotland
East Ayrshire Council, Ayrshire
Steve Scott Electrical, Edinburgh & South East Scotland
once again coordinated by Malcolm Duncan, Training and Development Adviser and Quality Assurance Manager, with support from members of the Technical and Training teams. Malcolm said: “We are delighted to
have been approved by UKAS for the 23rd year. Accreditation is extremely important to us, our Members and the public and provides confi dence that our inspections are being considered properly.” In order for accreditation to be
maintained, SELECT has been subject to rigorous annual assessments since fi rst attaining accredited status in 1998. UKAS is the only UK national accreditation body, which is recognised by the government to assess, against internationally agreed standards, organisations that provide certifi cation,
testing, inspection and calibration services.
For further
information, go to
www.ukas.com
Malcolm Duncan
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