CONTENTS APRIL/MAY 2021


OPINION 05 Alan Wilson on how we can all


help to make things better APPRENTICES 18


Read our 11-page special about the benefi ts of apprenticeships


NEWS 06 All the latest news from SELECT


and across the wider industry CORONAVIRUS 12 30 CORONAVIRUS 14


Back to the classroom thanks to our extra safety measures


TECHNICAL 37


Our experts answer some of your most common queries


34 35


FOCUS 46


What you need to know about switching to electric vehicles


41 42


MANAGING EDITOR Iain Mason iain.mason@select.org.uk


EDITOR Sarah Wolstencroft sarah.w@connectcommunications.co.uk


0141 560 3022


DESIGN & PRODUCTION Ryan Swinney ryan@connectcommunications.co.uk


CABLEtalk is produced by Connect Publications on behalf of SELECT connectcommunications.co.uk


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How our welfare benefi ts scheme can help you with sickness pay


16 SELECT Finance Assistant Carly FEATURES


Hamilton takes on hospital role


Stay in the loop with our new SELECT TV for Members only


32 Expert Rudi Klein on suspending TRAINING


Learn more about installing ultraviolet disinfection lighting


Inspection and testing course added to our online classroom


TECHNICAL


Save 25% on Di-LOG lockout products with our exclusive off er


FOCUS


Rewarding businesses for their innovative new ways of working


44 48 50


Len Bunton on the importance of the Confl ict Avoidance Process


PRODUCT SHOWCASE


Round-up of the latest gear and gadgets to help you do your job


DIARY


Meet Donnie Calder and your chance to win with our puzzle


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