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Under the floorboards

Our call in the last issue for your unusual discoveries revealed quite a selection of cable-related fi nds.

Jonathan Keam of JK Electrical in Truro, Cornwall, found a label from a Slough business, St Helens Cable & Rubber Co, overlaid with a stamp warning users it was “war emergency grade” cable (right). Tom Chaney of Guildford fi rm Thomas Chaney Electrical Services, meanwhile, uncovered a label from London fi rm W.T. Henley’s Telegraph Works Co (top) at a cottage in Brixton.

If you think you know when this might date from, or have come across any unusual fi nds, let us know at currentaff airs@ redactive.co.uk

ILL-BEHAVIOUR

Most of us have been forced to work inless than-pleasant offi ce conditions at one time or another, but it seems that a lack of cleanliness can actually make us sick.

According to a survey by Appliances Direct.co.uk, almost half of workers (46 per cent) believe their work environment has contributed to them becoming ill.

A lack of hygiene is seen as the number one cause, blamed by 68 per cent, while 62 per cent point to colleagues bringing in illnesses. Other issues include desk phones (48 per cent), dirty offi ce kitchens (45 per cent) and poorly washed-up plates or m ugs (34 per cent). Perhaps working on-site isn’t too bad after all…

STEPPING UP TO TV CHALLENGE

A Somerset fi rm stepped in to help create a new two-storey extension in Weston-super-Mare on a recent episode of DIY SOS: Big Build. Matt Francis of NICEIC registered M Tech Ltd in Bridgwater was asked to lead all the electrical design and installation work after volunteering his company’s services at a registration event.

He said: “There was a bit of pressure to get it done in time, but everyone got involved and there was such a good buzz on-site.”

Matt, along with three other electricians from his company, was on site for the entire job, which included supplying power for an internal lift and hoists in each bedroom. The programme is due to air on BBC1 later this year.

#SPARKSLIFE

We’ve been asking you to send in pictures of the jobs you are working on via social media – and you haven’t disappointed. Keep sending them in via Twitter @offi cialNICEIC or @offi cialELECSA, or via Instagram using the hashtag #sparkslife. This issue’s prize for the best shot, a £25 voucher, goes toHeath Electrical

Smiling on the job – it’s Heath Electrical from Milton Keynes

The joys of being an electrician in summer – Cox Co Electrical, Wales

Loading up the van for an early start is lbaelectrical in Liverpool

The joys of coming back to second fi x after the plasterer has been in – John Brain, Swansea It’s not all about connecting wires and chasing – Adam Duff, Lincolnshire

Tell usabout any hidden talents or charity initiatives. Email currentaffairs@redactive.co.uk

SUMMER 2019 | ISSUE 210 CASH FLOW | MODULAR BUILDS | ENERGY STORAGE