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National Home Improvement Council Awards 2008
1st July 2008
The competition has now opened to find the winner of this year’s prestigious NHIC Electrical Safety Award, sponsored by the Electrical Safety Council.
Taking part in the awards is straightforward. It costs nothing to enter, but ultimately the kudos can be priceless.
The award was won last year by Ocean Services (SW) Ltd for setting exceptionally high standards in improving and maintaining electrical safety in its housing stock. It was very clear from Ocean’s entry that they were committed to improving and maintaining standards.
This year, the judges will be looking for a winner who can match the standards set by previous winners, such as Ocean Services (SW) Ltd (2007 winner) and Cannock Chase Council (2006 winner and 2007 runner-up).
Those living in rented accommodation are often difficult to reach, and so we rely on landlords across the UK to do all they can to keep their tenants safe and to communicate our electrical safety messages to them.
There is no doubt that many local authorities, housing associations and other landlords make a significant effort to ensure the safety of their tenants. If your organisation is one of them, why not enter the awards?
For an entry form and full details on how to enter, visit www.nhic.org.uk or email info@nhic.org.uk
Judging criteria for the NHIC Electrical Safety Award
- Electrical installations are checked regularly – at least every 10 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
- Relevant standards are complied with
- Tenants’ and residents’ awareness of electrical safety issues is raised
- Electrical appliances in sheltered schemes are checked once a year
- Customer satisfaction is good
- Energy saving initiatives are implemented
