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Council and construction firm fined following death of electrical engineer
Electrical Safety First rebrands to reflect net zero transition
UK safety charity Electrical Safety First (ESF) has unveiled a new visual brand identity to reflect the increasing role electricity will play in people’s lives in the transition to net zero. With over half of all UK domestic fires already caused by electrical faults, ESF is expanding its ambitions to ensure people avoid deaths and injuries caused by electricity. A new strapline, ‘Powering change + saving lives’, addresses the life-and-death nature of the charity’s work and highlights its triple approach of campaigning for legislative change, improving industry standards and
influencing consumer behaviour. A clear sub-brand architecture will ensure brand synergy across charity activations, including a modern, clean typeface hinting at digital displays on electronic devices and new ‘glowing’ electric green selected as the charity’s primary colour. Rory Carroll, Head of Communications at Electrical Safety First, said, “We are putting in place all the elements to ensure Electrical Safety First is there, as a resource, for everyone to safely enjoy this new electric age. Armed with the right information, people can avoid the dangers of electric shocks and fires.”
Matthew Campbell.
Newry Crown Court has issued fines for breaches of health and safety legislation following the death of an electrical engineer at Slieve Gullion Forest Park. Matthew Campbell, 24, died after he was struck by a falling tree when working in the park during Storm Ali on September 19, 2018. His line manager was also seriously injured by the falling tree. The work was part of a water mains rehabilitation project designed to improve water pressure in the forest park café. Fines of £20,000 were issued to Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, which manages the area of the forest park where the works were underway, and £30,000 to Matthew’s employer Lagan Construction Limited. Following an investigation, the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) concluded both employers failed to make a suitable and sufficient risk assessment. The Council also failed to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the safety of non-employees. www.hseni.gov.uk/advice-during- storms-and-bad-weather
Electric Picnic’s main stage to be powered by renewable energy
Electric Picnic is to power its main stage by renewable energy, laying claim as the first festival of its kind in the UK and Ireland to reduce its carbon footprint by installing mains power. Organiser Festival Republic received planning permission in April to build a new ESB substation to deliver grid power to the main stage. Electric Picnic will be seeking an energy supply from renewable generation such as onshore wind energy and large-scale solar projects, reducing the need to use temporary generators and ultimately carbon emissions associated with powering the main stage of the festival. Festival Republic’s Green Nation Charter pledges to power festivals with 100% renewable power by 2030. Thomas Cosby, owner of festival venue Stradbally Hall, said, “This Festival Republic
initiative ties in well with the estate’s programme towards carbon neutrality. It complements our existing renewable energy installations including biomass, hydroelectric, solar and sustainable forestry management.” Electric Picnic returns to Stradbally over August 16 to 18. www.electricpicnic.ie
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