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Electrical workers and apprentices urged to participate in safety survey
L-R: Nik Southworth, CTO, Michael Gibson, CEO, Will Maden, COO, and Martin Peters, CFO at Fuuse.
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A short survey aimed at understanding the frequency, consequences and reporting practices relating to electric shocks in the workplace in Northern Ireland has been launched by ETT as part of its ‘Save Our Sparks’ Safe Isolation campaign. ETT is calling on all electrical workers and electrical apprentices to participate in the survey, by completing a simple online form by a deadline of July 26. Electric shocks can lead to severe and life-changing injuries or fatalities. In 2013, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) released a publication which highlighted over 1,000 electric shocks or electric burns are reported each year, with around 30 being fatal. By participating in the survey, electrical workers from across NI are helping to highlight electric shock incidents that often go unreported and will be helping create a safer industry for everyone. HSENI is a supporter of ETT’s ‘Save Our Sparks’ campaign, which was inspired by Michael Adamson, a 26-year-old qualified and experienced electrician who was electrocuted and tragically died in 2005. His death could have been prevented had his employer ensured safe working practices were followed, including safe isolation. The survey can be found at: https://forms.office.com/e/ nz8P3vw4vM
year to power the whole of Ireland for eight hours, while handling millions in charging payments. Investment will be focused on scaling its enterprise product offer by delivering a trusted and reliable charging experience for charge point operators, destinations, fleets and workplace charging. A partner in several grant-funded projects developing bi-directional charging or vehicle-to-grid solutions, it is also working with partners on wireless induction charging and extending charging to buses, HGVs and boats. www.fuuse.io
Fuuse, a leading electric vehicle (EV) charge point management platform, has secured £8.7m in funding to propel its next phase of growth in the UK and Ireland. Existing clients include Arco Engineering, Dublin City Council, EVReady, Castlemartyr Resort and Spa, Car Chargers Ireland, Soteria Energy, Electric Skyline and MF Services. The support is coming from lead investor YFM Equity Partners, as well as existing investor Par Equity and an angel syndicate. Employing over 60 staff, Fuuse has grown by 400% in the last 12 months and now serves over 750 clients and 70,000 active users. It processes enough electricity each
TESP suggests caution over training packages in new Rogue Trainers video
Qualifying electricians have been urged to exercise caution around expensive training packages that promise much but may fail to deliver. The Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) has created a new video for its Rogue
Trainers campaign, in which an unsuspecting customer walks down a high street featuring attractive gold, silver and bronze package offers followed by pushy sales tactics and empty promises. TESP is hoping to raise awareness of training providers operating outside of industry- approved training routes and trying to sell bundles of qualifications including courses that are not essential or suitable for new entrants. TESP has also created a list of qualifications commonly found in these bundles and
outlined their content and intention, to help arm individuals with the right knowledge when looking for electrical training. Ruth Devine, chair of TESP, said, “Our advice is to take one qualification at a time – any reputable provider will agree with this – and not pay out for expensive packages of training which tie you into a number of irrelevant courses.” www.roguetrainers.co.uk/training-packages
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