Best ECA Podcasts (2025)

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The Med Joins the ECA Squad 28:43

6h ago28:43

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The designation of the Mediterranean Sea as an Emission Control Area (ECA), effective May 1, 2025, represents a significant advancement in reducing air pollution from maritime activities in the region. As of this date, all vessels operating within the Mediterranean Sea are required to use marine fuels with a sulphur content not exceeding 0.10% mas…

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Will This Life-Saving Socket Replace AFDDs? 12:54

3h ago12:54

12:54

Send us a text A double socket which can detect overheating in appliances could rival AFDDs for safety… …a smart meter which can give homeowners an electric shock is recalled… …and our featured innovations today are all about fire, safety and security … Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the …

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Lookout! You're Breaking the Rules 25:15

6h ago25:15

25:15

On March 10, 2025, a significant maritime collision occurred in the North Sea, approximately 12 miles off the coast of East Yorkshire, England. The Portuguese-flagged container ship MV Solong collided with the US-flagged oil tanker MV Stena Immaculate, which was anchored at the time. The impact led to both vessels catching fire and resulted in the …

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Can You Do It? Yes. Should You? Hmm… 12:17

4d ago12:17

12:17

Send us a text Is it ever okay to mix different brands of switchgear on a board? The IET steps into the debate… …electrical training firm Quickstep goes bust, if YOU’RE affected, we tell you what you can do about it… …and the electrician simulation game that’s become an unlikely hit…with teenagers… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, whether you're …

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'Electricians’ Underground Drug Plot Blows Up! 12:16

15d ago12:16

12:16

Send us a text A drug gang posing as electricians causes an underground cable to explode… …we salute six of the best inventions by the trade, for the trade… …and an interview with a spark ends up in a budding love story... Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale counter. ============…

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Vehicle Carrier Fires - Lithium is their Kryptonite! 27:16

7d ago27:16

27:16

The risk of fires on car carriers, particularly roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) vessels, has become a growing concern in the maritime industry. Several recent incidents, including those involving Grimaldi Group vessels, have highlighted the unique challenges posed by transporting vehicles at sea. The increasing frequency and severity of these fires raise …

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Rust on a Socket...Wait Until You See the Price?! 11:52

2d ago11:52

11:52

Send us a text Demand from hipsters is creating a super premium market for sockets – and some eye catching prices… ….a Middlesborough electrician is jailed over a solar installation scam… …and – are you sitting down, Jeremy Clarkson? – the electric tractor has arrived, and it’s creating a mini boom for rural contractors… Welcome to Electrical News …

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Electricians Warned Over AFDDs and Low Smoke Cables 12:45

28d ago12:45

12:45

Send us a text The trade is warned over fake news about AFDDs and low smoke cables… …a Government department accuses Tesla over the electrocution of an electrician… …and the NICEIC clamps down on CPDs. Are YOU up to date with continuous learning? Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesa…

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Captain's Dilemma - Paper Cargoes 23:48

1M ago23:48

23:48

The carriage of paper rolls at sea requires careful consideration to prevent cargo damage and ensure vessel stability. Paper rolls are highly sensitive to moisture, physical damage, and shifting during transit. Putting to sea in heavy weather can bring about hidden problems with such sensitive cargoes. As he goes about his pilot duties Barry is luc…

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Apprentice Route For Electricians Is ‘BROKEN’ 13:23

1M ago13:23

13:23

Send us a text The apprentice system for recruiting electricians is ‘broken’, say critics… …the government orders a major recall of three-pin 13A plugs supplied to the trade… …and an electrician’s tools are stolen – days after she attended the anti-theft rally in London… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, whether you're listening in the van, on sit…

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When the UN Requires Maritime Investigation. 25:39

1M ago25:39

25:39

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is an international treaty that establishes a comprehensive legal framework for all activities in the world's oceans. Often referred to as the "Constitution of the Oceans," it outlines the rights and responsibilities of nations regarding the use of maritime resources and the protection of…

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ECA Slams Classroom Electrician Courses! 12:36

1M ago12:36

12:36

Send us a text The ECA has slammed classroom electrician courses as ‘a waste of money’… …the trade is warned over death-trap telescopic ladders… …and we meet the blind electrician who fixes appliances for a living… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, your easy one stop shop for all things solar, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down …

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Engineer Dies in Live Working Accident 11:12

2M ago11:12

11:12

Send us a text Investigators reveal how an engineer died while live working on board a luxury super yacht… …MCS unveils the long-awaited changes to its certification process…. …and thieves dig up copper cables days before the opening ceremony of a showpiece EV charging station… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, your easy one stop shop for all thin…

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Pilot Launch Coxswain 13:07

2M ago13:07

13:07

Boarding pilots 12 miles off Portsmouth in all kinds of weathers is a developed skill. Launch coxswains are directly responsible for the safety of all aboard their launch and ultimately have the unenviable job of coaxing in ships to board them. Barry talks to Paul Tomlinson - a 27 year veteran of pilot launch driving - about the challenges faced by…

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Identified: Electrical Fault Behind Double Deaths 11:43

2M ago11:43

11:43

Send us a text A coroner has written to Hotpoint after a grandmother and her disabled son perished in a house fire caused by an electrical fault… …a roofer is electrocuted while working on a house in Northern Ireland… …and a new law says builders must reveal how they handle retention cash… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar…

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Electric Shock or Enclosed Space - both are lethal! 18:34

2M ago18:34

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Enclosed space accidents on ships typically involve asphyxiation, toxic gas exposure, or falls due to lack of oxygen. These incidents occur in spaces like cargo holds, ballast tanks, fuel tanks, pump rooms, and void spaces. However a recent report by the MAIB into the electrocution of a chief engineer on a super-yacht highlights some concerning iss…

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Campaign Against DIY Electrics After Toddler Dies in Fire 12:08

2M ago12:08

12:08

Send us a text The trade is launching a major campaign to tackle DIY electrics after a three-year-old boy dies in a fire… …BT axes its plan to turn roadside cabinets into EV chargers… …and electrical contractors prepare to head to Westminster to demand action on tool theft… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, yo…

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The Trump Maritime Orders 17:27

2M ago17:27

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In a series of recent executive actions, U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited discussions surrounding American influence in key maritime corridors. His policies concerning the "Gulf of America" and the Panama Canal have sparked geopolitical tensions and raised questions about global trade stability. One of Trump’s most controversial proposals …

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Experts Give Verdict on the Cable Overload Row 11:21

2M ago11:21

11:21

Send us a text The authors of the Wiring Regulations weigh in on the cable overloading debate… …how a mis-connected CT clamp led to a homeowner being charged £5 to boil a kettle… ...and an electrical crime arrives on the doorstep of eFIXX headquarters… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, your easy one stop shop …

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The Dark Fleet 14:59

2M ago14:59

14:59

In the vast and sometimes unregulated expanse of the world’s oceans, a clandestine network of vessels operates beyond the reach of international law. These ships, commonly referred to as the “dark fleet”, navigate global waters without a legitimate flag state, engaging in activities that range from sanctions evasion to illicit trade, environmental …

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IET Acts Over Consumer Unit Ratings 12:07

3M ago12:07

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Send us a text The IET urgently clarifies the rules on the rated current of consumer units following reports of poor practice in the trade… …a contracting firm is fined £120,000 after a solar panel installer falls from a roof in Salisbury… … and the Government unveils plans to make public charger installations easier… Welcome to Electrical News Wee…

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Seafaring Generations 20:26

3M ago20:26

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Society has labelled the generations starting from the Silent Generation in the 1920's to the latest generation - known as Generation Alpha. They have been labelled based upon their socio, economic and technological place in history. But how do these generations relate to our seafarers? Barry discusses some of the possible traits of seafarers base …

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Nibbling Away at Digital Obstacles - SOLAS 24 Changes 28:57

3M ago28:57

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Ongoing digitisation of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System forms a significant part of the new standards being enforced under SOLAS 24. With these changes comes a further recognition of the importance of incorporating data and AI into the everyday tasks faced by seafarers. The expediency of alerting authorities and other vessels when ur…

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Coming into Effect in 5 days! Marine Pollution Special Area - The Red Sea 14:56

3M ago14:56

14:56

Whilst the Red Sea was designated a special area under the International Convention for Preventing Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) and was adopted as such in 1973, the restrictions on the discharge of oil were yet to come into effect. Although signatory states were required to enforce the restrictions, they do not come into effect until 1st January 2…

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MCS Scheme Gets Biggest Shakeup In Its History 11:21

3M ago11:21

11:21

Send us a text The Microgeneration Certification Scheme is set for the biggest shakeup in its history… …an industry leader slams electricians for using certs as a weapon to get paid… ……and a 21-year-old tourist is taking legal action after receiving an electric shock from a floodlight in a London park… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in associati…

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Another Windy Day - Another High Risk Manoeuvre 24:44

3M ago24:44

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The number of windy days seems to be increasing. Risk assessments can deal with limits and measures, but what’s it like berthing a ship right on those limits? Barry discusses where the risks can quickly escalate, what to look out for and what it’s like to use tugs on high power. With 24 years piloting experience Barry is able to talk in depth about…

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MK Urgently Recalls Double Sockets Over ‘High Fire Risk’ 11:14

4M ago11:14

11:14

Send us a text MK has urgently recalled 37 versions of its Essentials double socket range over a high risk of fire… …a contractor is fined £100,000 after a solar panel installer falls through a skylight… … and it’s revealed that 80 per cent of electricians have had electric shocks despite all the safety procedures… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly…

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Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas 9:23

4M ago9:23

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Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas or PSSAs have been identified by the IMO and listed on their website. But what are they - why do we have them and what needs to be done? Captain Barry discusses these areas and gives examples of where they can be found and what precautions are taken by International shipping in recognition of the special status of t…

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S4 E20 New Orano Enrichment Plant Boosts Nuclear Growth - 12/09/2024 - Jean-Luc Palayer, President and CEO, Orano USA 37:38

3M ago37:38

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It’s being called the largest investment in the history of the State of Tennessee. Orano USA has announced plans to build a new multi-billion dollar, state-of-the-art centrifuge uranium enrichment plant in Oak Ridge. The facility will provide fuel for America’s nuclear power plants and reduce U.S. dependence on foreign sources, including Russia. In…

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Meter Box Mess - Are Electricians Cutting Corners? 13:31

4M ago13:31

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Send us a text Confusion is mounting in the trade over the correct cable insulation to use in meter cupboards… …over 1,000 social homes in Dundee are revealed to have had EICRs that were over five years old… …and a blind electrician is assaulted in a row over a battery… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, your e…

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IMSBC Code - The Upcoming Amendments 9:38

4M ago9:38

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The International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code sets out the mandatory standards for the safe carriage of solid bulk cargoes. This code is essential for preventing accidents at sea related to the transport of solid bulk materials. The latest amendments, coming into force on January 1, 2025, include updated provisions to enhance the safet…

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MLC 2024 Ammendments 18:24

4M ago18:24

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The Maritime Labour Convention came into force in August 2013. Since then there have been subtle but accumulating changes to the original text which have sought to enhance the rights of seafarers. 2024 sees more changes coming into effect from the 23rd December including the provision of internet. In a world of connectivity this basic right has so …

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⚠️ Electricians Warned Over Neutral Current Diversions ⚠️ 11:44

4M ago11:44

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Send us a text Installers are warned this week about the dangers of neutral current diversions… … the trade reacts in fury to the latest amendment to the regs… …and we meet the once homeless man who’s just qualified as an electrician… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar Trade Sales, your easy one stop shop for all things sol…

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Red Sea Tragedy - A Bad Trend Indeed. 15:37

4M ago15:37

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The 'Sea Story' was a 'large yacht' style ship that acted as a base for dive activities in the Red Sea. It had cabins onboard for 36 guests and 18 crew. It tragically capsized off the Egyptian Coast on the 25th November 2024. She capsized suddenly in heavy weather with the loss of at least four lives. She wasn't the only super yacht to do this unex…

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The Watercraft Order 9:35

4M ago9:35

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In this episode Barry discusses the implications of the 2023 Watercraft Order and how it affects smaller vessels as well as those on larger ships navigating around them. It discusses the wider implication of the order and how this may affect yacht clubs running races as well as reassuring professionals that the full law applying to UK Ships now app…

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Family Deaths Linked To DIY Wiring 12:56

4M ago12:56

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Send us a text Fire investigators say they found DIY electrical work at a Swansea home where a three-year-old boy and his dad died… …it’s been revealed that over THREE MILLION smart meters aren’t working properly… …and an electrician working behind a false ceiling discovers a set of priceless artworks… ====================== Show Notes Free cables …

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S4 E19 SRS Gets a New Landlord: EM to NNSA 11.18.24 Mike Budney, EM SRS Site Manager, Michael Mikolanis, NNSA SRS Field Office Manager 47:09

4M ago47:09

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Most of us have probably dealt with landlords at one time or another in our personal or business lives. But did you know that Department of Energy sites around the country also have landlords--DOE offices that are responsible for operation and maintenance of the site as a whole?This week’s episode covers the recent change of DOE landlord at the Sav…

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Wiring Regs Update: Big Changes You Can't Ignore! 10:45

4M ago10:45

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Send us a text Wiring Regulations chiefs warn the trade of the impact of the latest amendment to the document… …the Government announces a high level probe into the lack of electricians… and a self-employed installer who abused the Covid loans scheme is to face seven years of sanctions… ====================== Show Notes Free cable and conductors tr…

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Top Electrical Brands Fined Over Price Fixing 14:15

5M ago14:15

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Send us a text Some of the biggest brands in the electrical trade are slapped with huge fines for price fixing… …we reveal the installed electrical kit most loved by homeowners… …and missing British electrician Kris Finney is found safe and well in Tenerife… ====================== Show Notes Win big with BG 👉 https://hub.efixx.co.uk/BGwin Free sola…

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Shocking Injury Raises Tough Questions on Safety Laws 10:52

5M ago10:52

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Send us a text The family of a man who lost an arm when he was electrocuted has called for changes in the law to stop it happening again… …why heat batteries could be the future of home heating… …and the trade welcomes the announcement of big government spending on schools and hospitals… ====================== Show Notes Free safe isolation trainin…

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Electricians Warned: Untested Solar Panel Danger! 11:06

5M ago11:06

11:06

Send us a text A consulting engineer issues a stark warning to the trade about untested solar panels… …Octopus says it’s setting up a club to decide the standards for smart electrical kit… …and how an electrical contractor is using artificial intelligence to make big savings… ====================== Show Notes Free industrial socket training 👉 https…

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S4 E18 EM Site Specific Advisory Boards: Valuable Community Input -- 10/28/24 -- Kelly Snyder, DOE EM, Amy Jones, Oak Ridge SSAB Chair, Kris Bartholomew, Vice Chair 50:16

5M ago50:16

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Community input is essential to the success of the Department of Energy’s environmental cleanup program. Much of the most essential feedback comes from the Site Specific Advisory Boards (SSAB) composed of local community volunteers. These local members take their own time to become educated about local cleanup issues and make recommendations to DOE…

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The IET Acts Over Battery Pack Confusion 10:47

5M ago10:47

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Send us a text The IET unveils a guide for electricians installing battery packs to clarify the installation procedures… … a judge fines a cosmetics company over the risk of electrocution at its factory… …and fuse links are being recalled over safety fears… ====================== Show Notes Comment on the IET home battery guide 👉 https://electrical…

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Electricians Furious Over £400 Extractor Fan Course! 9:40

6M ago9:40

9:40

Send us a text The trade reacts with alarm as it’s told to cough up over £400 to fit extractor fans… …a homeowner says a solar panel installation has made his family home unsellable… …and a Cumbria man appears in court accused of forging electrical safety certificates… ====================== Show Notes 👉 Envirovent ventilation training course - htt…

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IET Reveals New Standard for EV Chargers. - IET 01 10:29

6M ago10:29

10:29

Send us a text The IET unveils a new standard for EV chargers to tackle PEN faults… Open combined protective and neutral (PEN) conductor detection devices (OPDDs), IET 01:2024 ...electric car giant Tesla takes issue with the recent battery storage standard. PAS63100 …and an installer says that electrical cables were ‘hanging loose’ in a Scottish ho…

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S4 E17 An ECA Report: Reviewing the EM Program in the New Administration - 10.07.2024 - Seth Kirshenberg, ECA Executive Director 22:11

5M ago22:11

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With a new Administration taking office in January, the Energy Communities Alliance has released a detailed report calling for a top-to-bottom review of the Department of Energy’s Environmental Management program. In this week’s episode of the Gone Fission Nuclear Report podcast, ECA Executive Director Seth Kirshenberg shares with Host Michael Butl…

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IET Joins External Consumer Unit Row 10:46

6M ago10:46

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Send us a text The IET reignites the heated debate over the safety of external consumer units… …it’s revealed that 15,000 council homes in Sheffield haven’t had an EICR in five years… ..and electrical contracting firms fear big losses following the collapse of construction heavyweight ISG… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Solar…

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Electricians Tricked into Live Working 11:23

6M ago11:23

11:23

Send us a text The trade is warned about so-called meter menaces whose bypass wiring can trick electricians into working on live circuits… …the much-criticised MCS certification scheme is set to be relaunched… …and did a simple loose cable cause the most spectacular bridge collapse in recent history? Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association…

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S4 E16 A Conversation with Candice Robertson - EM-1 - 09/23/2024 17:37

6M ago17:37

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This week, the Gone Fission Nuclear Report features an interview with Candice Robertson, the Department of Energy’s recently appointed Senior Advisor to the Office of Environmental Management (EM-1). Host Michael Butler caught up with her at the 10th Annual National Cleanup Workshop in Washington, D.C. The occasion also marked the 35th anniversary …

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Electrician Put Secret Cameras in Customers’ Homes 11:10

7M ago11:10

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Send us a text An electrician who abused his position to put secret cameras in customers’ homes is jailed… …a court slaps National Grid with a £3 million fine after a man receives a 33,000 volt electric shock… …and can you put a distribution board on a CEILING? An Irish installation sparks a lively debate… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in assoc…

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