EC4U Blog

Catch up with all the latest EC4U news, informative updates, hints, tips, advice and more…

18th Edition Amendment 2 available for draft comment

Amendment 2 of the 18th Edition is planned for release in early 2022. The IET and BSI have issued the draft for Public Comment which is available to view here. The main changes are listed at the beginning of the document and cover the following areas: Part 2 definitions Chapter 41 Protection against electric shock […]

Read more

Case Study: Gareth

Thinking of a career change? With many uncertainties currently surrounding job security, the prospect of entering a new job sector has become more likely for some than others. A career change can be nerve-wracking and incredibly daunting, but learning a new skill can give you great opportunities to succeed. Whilst many industries are facing skills […]

Read more

How to approach a career change post COVID-19?

In these unprecedented times, it’s clear that the coronavirus crisis has had a massive impact on the workplace. In fact, it’s impossible to think of an industry that hasn’t been affected by it. From the 3rd September 2020, it has been reported that 9,602,000 people are still on furlough, whilst 192,006 have been made redundant across the […]

Read more

The physical demands of being a tradesperson

In 2019, more than 79,000 construction workers suffered from work related ill health (either new or long standing conditions). 54,000 workers every year experience a non-fatal injury, including trips and falls on the same level, injuries due to lifting and carrying, falls from heights and also by being struck by a moving object. Many of […]

Read more

12 ways to be more eco friendly

It’s a common misconception that living a green, sustainable life can only be successful if your home is installed with solar panels, wind turbines and a large compost in the garden whilst driving an eco-car and only using food specifically grown by yourself. While it would be great if we could all make these efficient […]

Read more