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David Pownall joins EIC Board T
“Worrying trends” in non- compliant work
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ver a year on from the launch of the reporting tool for unsafe and non- compliant electrical work, following a unique collaboration by the Electrical Safety Roundtable (ESR) and TrustMark, the results continue to highlight electrical safety concerns in the owner-occupied sector.
70% of the electrical safety faults which have been reported over the last 12 months are in the owner-occupied sector, with 27% of total responses submitted identifying a category 1, immediate risk to life, hazard. These statistics highlight an undetermined risk in an area that is not currently covered by any legislation to require regular electrical safety checks. ESR Chair Chris Pack commented: “We would urge the Government to take heed of these fi ndings, and support Lord Foster’s Domestic Premises (Electrical Safety Certifi cate) Bill, which requires an electrical safety certifi cate to be provided to prospective purchasers of domestic premises in specifi ed circumstances. This is comparable to the need for a seller to have a valid Energy Performance Certifi cate at the point of sale and would enhance standards of electrical safety by fl agging any serious issues with the electrical installation to the purchaser, allowing them to make an informed decision about what remedial work, if anything, is required.”
he Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) is proud to announce the appointment of David Pownall, from Schneider Electric UK & Ireland to its Board of Trustees. With over 30 years of experience in the electrical industry, David is a highly respected and accomplished leader. He has held various senior management positions including his present role as Vice President of Services at Schneider Electric UK and Ireland. He also manages the Health and Safety organisation for all Schneider Electric employees in the UK and Ireland and has previously headed up the EMEA customer support and maintenance delivery at Rockwell Automation.
David’s appointment to the Board of Trustees is a signifi cant milestone for EIC as it continues to expand its reach and impact in supporting individuals and families in the electrical and
energy industry. His extensive industry knowledge, leadership skills, and passion for giving back to the community make him an excellent addition to the team.
“I am honoured to join the Board of Trustees of the Electrical Industries Charity,” said David Pownall. “I look forward to working alongside my fellow trustees to further EIC’s mission to support those in need within our industry.”
Tessa Ogle, CEO of the Charity said, “We’re delighted to welcome David to our Board of Trustees. His vast industry experience and leadership will help guide us as we continue to provide vital support to those in need in the sector.” If you’d like to get involved or need support, please contact
fundraising@electricalcharity.org or call our helpline on 0800 652 1618 open: Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sat 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
IFSEC Global publishes Annual Fire Safety Report
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FSEC Global has released its Annual Fire Safety Report for 2023, taking a look at what’s changed in the last year and what’s on the horizon for the fi re safety sector. This year’s report features the top news and prosecutions
stories from around the industry in 2022, as well as covering key legislation and new standards, such as the Fire Safety Regulations that came into force on 23 January 2023 and BS 8644-1. After several years of waiting, industry now has two key pieces of legislation passed through parliament. The report takes a look at what this progress means, as well as exploring new challenges and developing topics of debate, such as the impact of lithium-ion battery fi res and how the sustainability and fi re safety agendas can work together in the built environment. Download at
www.ifsecglobal.com/resources-1
ESP offers new fire training session E
SP is boosting its free training sessions for contractors with the addition of a training day specifi cally designed for its MAGDUO Two-Wire Fire Alarm System. The Magduo system is aimed at small to medium projects that off ers a highly fl exible and adaptable system that will save time and money on the installation process.
During the one-day training course, attending contractors will benefit from a series of wiring tutorials and will be trained on panel configuration, panel operations and device set up. They will also be given an overview of the standard that applies to fire alarm systems: BS5839-1.
The training dates confirmed for 2023 are 1 June, 5 September and 13 December.
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