CONTENTS AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2021


OPINION 05 Alan Wilson on being prepared


FEATURES 14


Installing new LED fl oodlights at Hearts’ Tynecastle stadium


NEWS 06 T e latest from our campaign 10 Record number of apprentices


for regulation of the industry choose the electrical sector FEATURES 20 FEATURES 29


T e IET celebrates 150 years of making a diff erence


FEATURES 32


SELECT’s Walled Garden HQ gets a bright new look


APPRENTICES 42


Apprenctices get off to a safer start with free lockout kits


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


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BSG Hub launches new range of health and safety podcasts


22 Discover how the Local Authority 24 Rudi Klein on managing the risk


Forum is widening its infl uence of the rising cost of materials


How the Fair Work Convention is helping the construction industry


TRAINING


New courses available on smart homes and drone surveying


TECHNICAL


Bob Cairney discusses the issues around overvoltage protection


APPRENTICES


Meet award-winner Dean Callan, our latest Talent of Tomorrow


FOCUS


Practical advice on how to keep stress levels under control


Shining a spotlight on the rise of LEDs after the halogen lamp ban


Help from the EDA on navigating a perfect storm of challenges


Len Bunton explains the contractor’s designed portion


PRODUCT SHOWCASE


Round-up of the latest gear and gadgets to help you at work


CABLEtalk AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2021 3 for the challenges that lie ahead


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