You get what you pay for…
If you could get an MOT for a fiver, would you take it? Would you trust a cheap MOT? Or would you rather pay a little more and trust that […]
electrical safety
Make sure everyone can sleep soundly
Running a successful hotel means making sure that all your guests are comfortable and sleeping soundly in their crisp linen beds. But are you also sleeping soundly, or are you […]
Is your school safe?
Are you the owner or manager of a school or college? Do you have an up-to-date EICR? Are you unsure of your legal requirements? The Government sets out a school’s […]
Do I need Emergency Lighting?
Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, every employer is required to carry out a risk assessment to identify any risks to people who enter the […]
Schedule an EICR into your Christmas Stocking
Some people may feel it is too soon to mention the C word, but if you are considering scheduling your EICR into the Christmas period, it is important to make […]
How often should you test?
The Electricity at Work Regulations of 1989 states that it is your legal responsibility to keep your buildings safe, it further lays out the requirements for different types of buildings, […]
What should you get from your EICR?
When you come to Black Pear Electrical for your Electrical Installation Condition Report, EICR, you can expect to receive a professional report, carried out by an experienced competent electrician. Who […]
Building maintenance – don’t let it get out of hand…
The key to good building maintenance is knowing what the next job will be. It is no good letting everything pile up, so that all the work needs to be […]
Fire claims caused by electrical faults has risen by 35%
Fires caused by electrical faults kill people every year, but even when they don’t kill people they can kill businesses. Ensuring that your buildings are safe means that you are […]
Are you compliant?
You may not think that the Electricity at Work Regulations of 1989 affects you, but you could be wrong. Do you manage a school, do you rent out a commercial […]
