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NHIC Awards 2007
1st January 2008
In November, for the 33rd year running, the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) held its Annual Awards ceremony in London, where twelve awards were presented. For the second successive year, the Electrical Safety Award was sponsored by the Electrical Safety Council.
The NHIC Award Scheme’s principal target is to:
"… raise the profile of the numerous significant and inspirational initiatives that are a characteristic of our nation’s remarkable ingenuity in the field of housing and environmental renovation."
Again this year, the overall standard of entries submitted in all categories was very high.
The winning entry for this year's Electrical Safety Award was submitted by Ocean Services (SW) Ltd. The quality of the submission and the high standards of electrical safety maintained by them very much impressed the judges. It was clear from Ocean’s entry that they are committed to maintaining and improving standards of electrical safety, as well as ensuring good customer care and satisfaction.
The judges used the following criteria to evaluate the entries:
- electrical installations are checked regularly – at least every ten years (and on change of tenancy)
- residual current device (RCD) protection is provided for socket-outlets that may be used to power portable equipment outdoors
- only qualified/registered electricians are used to carry out electrical work
- tenants’ and residents’ awareness of electrical safety issues is raised
- customer satisfaction is good
- relevant standards are complied with
- energy saving initiatives are implemented.
The Electrical Safety Council would like to take the opportunity to congratulate and commend Ocean Services (SW) Ltd. Also to be congratulated are Newham Homes Ltd and Cannock Chase Council who were the runners up.
Ocean Services (SW) Ltd, Newham Homes and Cannock Chase Council have not only met but exceeded the challenge of reaching and maintaining the expected standards of electrical safety. We now call on all social and private housing landlords to introduce these initiatives and share good practice.
If you would like to find out more about how and when to enter this year’s NHIC Annual Awards, please visit: www.nhic.org.uk
