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IR35 changes: How they affect private sector contracts
Changes to the IR35 legislation will be implemented on April 6th, 2020, and will affect contractors and employers working in the private sector. The IR35 law has been controversial since it was introduced 20 years ago, not least because many people find it complicated to understand. The new changes could catch people out if they […]
The dangers of working as an electrician
The dangers of working as an electrician may seem obvious because of the nature of the job. However, serious injuries or deaths caused by electricity itself are actually rare. Most of the injuries sustained by electricians during their everyday work are caused by hazards within their working environment. Here, we’ll take a closer look at […]
Mental health and wellbeing in the electrical industry
It’s not often you hear about mental health and wellbeing in the electrical industry. In the wider construction sector, where health and safety is focused on physical stresses and potential injury, mental health has long been overlooked. But things are changing. In general, we are now discussing mental health much more widely than ever before. Many […]
Looking for an electrical contractor? Look no further than DRF Electrical!
As an established and experienced industrial and commercial electrical contractor, DRF Electrical can help businesses and organisations with a range of electrical requirements. Based in Leeds, our experienced team of electricians and project managers work across the UK on all kinds of electrical projects, including the design, installation, upgrading, maintenance and testing of fire and […]
What you need to know about surge protection devices (SPDs)
Surge protection devices (SPDs) help to prevent excess voltage from damaging electronic devices, equipment or systems during a short surge of electricity known as a transient over-voltage. Transient over-voltages are electrical surges or spikes of sometimes several thousand volts which last no more than a millisecond in duration. They can be caused externally by an […]
How to save electricity in your business
Saving electricity is a good way of making your business more energy and cost efficient, and luckily there are lots of ways of cutting your electrical usage. Here we take a look at what you can do to save electricity in your business. Turn it off! It may sound obvious, but switching off lights and […]
Recent developments in LED lighting
Today more and more businesses are switching to LEDs as they recognise the benefits this kind of lighting offers such as cost efficiency, energy saving, lower maintenance and better-quality lighting. With LED technology constantly evolving, here are just some of the latest developments in LED lights that are revolutionising commercial lighting. Smart lighting The rise […]
Six signs your commercial lighting needs an LED upgrade
Is your lighting not serving its purpose but you are in the dark about what the solution is? LEDs have a range of benefits over traditional lighting such as fluorescent or incandescent bulbs. Here we look at the signs your commercial lighting needs an LED upgrade. 1. High electricity bills Inefficient lighting systems in commercial […]
Electrical installations in the leisure industry
When it comes to electrical installations, the leisure industry presents its own individual challenges. Not only is it client service-focused, it can involve being ‘open all hours’. With our experience over the years in supplying the leisure industry with electrical solutions, here at DRF we have identified a unique set of requirements for the task. […]
Safety checks on commercial electrical installations: What you need to know
All commercial electrical installations should be subject to regular inspection and testing to comply with current regulations. Electrical installations of any kind inevitably deteriorate with age and use. They should therefore be inspected and tested at regular intervals to check whether they are in a satisfactory condition for continued use. These safety checks are commonly […]