Emergency lighting and, in particular, escape route lighting and markings are perhaps the most neglected aspect in adherence to regulatory requirements in buildings. Research over the past two years on a national basis, however, clearly illustrates the majority of installations falling short of complying with compulsory National Building Regulations. More worrying is the lack or misunderstanding of the requirements of the Regulations, this being the case in both the private and public sectors.
Elsewhere in the issue we look at Cables and Cable Accessories, Standby and Emergency Power, and Lighting.
3 Key principles to build a strong culture of safety
Most companies don’t have a strong culture of safety, according to a Fluke survey. To build a strong culture of safety, you first need to create a climate of safety. A climate of safety allows for changing and adapting more quickly. It influences the culture of safety, which is harder to change because it is engrained into the overarching company culture.
How electrical contractors can become more profitable with IoT and the cloud
Electrical contractors come in all sizes and shapes, depending on the type of companies they serve and a potential focus on specific sectors.
2021 Presidential Awards celebrate the triumph of the human spirit
All the finalists in the ECA’s Presidential Excellence Awards showed that the coronavirus pandemic could not stop great companies from achieving great things, proving that when the going gets tough, the tough get going. The winners are all indeed winners for coming out on top and once again, raising the bar for excellence in the electrical contracting industry.
LED retrofit lighting solution for Gaborone Airport
BEKA Schréder has supplied the LED retrofit lighting solution at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport in Botswana
Buyers Guide
The January 2022 Buyers’ Guide lists manufacturers and distributors of products and services in the Standby and Emergency Power sector. Download the latest Buyers' Guide here.
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