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IEC International Standards for the lighting industry
LED (light-emitting diode) technology was developed nearly 50 years ago, but widespread commercial use is quite recent. LEDs are now commonly used for automotive lighting, traffic lights and signals, emergency lighting, visual signal applications, decorative and street lighting. LEDs are also used in non-visual applications such as remote controls and as movement sensors, i.e. for optical computer mice. They find application in machine vision ... [more]
New UK Technical Director for low energy lighting specialist Aurora
Pete Hart has recently been appointed UK Technical Director for low energy lighting specialist Aurora, based in Welwyn Garden City. Pete Hart has over 25 years’ experience in the lighting industry including knowledge of lighting design, luminaire design and manufacture, lamps, photometry and lighting sales. His new role reflects further expansion in both the UK and international markets. Aurora continues to champion the R & D, manufacture and ... [more]
The Post Office launches specialist business insurance for electricians
The Post Office has launched a specialist business insurance which has been tailored for the UK's 251,000 Electricians. The policy, which can be accessed from any one of the 12,000 local Post Office branches, as well by phone and online, provides Electricians with access to the wide ranging covers required in the course of their business, including: • Legal liability cover for negligence in connection with work undertaken • Theft or damage t... [more]
Opus Energy sets new charity challenge for employees
Opus Energy has pledged to raise £10,000 throughout 2010/11, for one of the UK's most common, life-threatening, inherited diseases, Cystic Fibrosis. By pledging to raise £10,000 the energy supplier will be helping sufferers in and around Northamptonshire receive the daily treatment they need. Over the next year the employees of the Northamptonshire based energy company will embark on a calendar of fundraising and volunteering activities in ... [more]
Simplified notification to comply with legal requirements under Part P
Since Part P was introduced in 2005, it has been a legal requirement for contractors to inform the relevant local authority of notifiable work. It also provides the householder with evidence that the work complies with building regulations, which is essential for house sales and conveyancing. Plus it means the contractor can show a professional image to the customer by showing they comply with legal requirements. All the major Part P scheme o... [more]
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