How Fulcher Edwards are staying ahead of the competition!

We are delighted to announce that we passed our SAFEcontractor Accreditation last week and have just received our certificate!

SAFEcontractor truly defines Fulcher Edwards as the ultimate London electrical contractors, and confirms our commitment to the highest standards of Health and Safety.

Of course, following high standards of Health and Safety is imperative. Not just for the purposes of carrying out electrical work in London safely but also for the safety of our clients. We follow the most up to date regulations and we have been assessed as such by SAFEcontractor one of the fastest growing Health and Safety Accreditation schemes in the UK.

Many large organisations as well as smaller organisations use SAFEcontractor status as a way of re-assuring clients that they are using the services of a company who take Health and Safety seriously. Some clients insist on using only SAFE contractor accredited organisations and here at Fulcher Edwards we do not blame them in the slightest.

Surely Health and Safety is taken care of nowadays?

It's a nice thought but unfortunately it is not the case. Construction still remains a high risk industry and accounts for 10% of major reported incidents according to HSE statistics. SAFEcontractor also reveal an alarming headline in their news where a construction firm has been recently fined following a house collapse after a digging a trench. Luckily the tenants were not at home at the time and there were no injuries. However, the company concerned demonstrated a serious lack of Health and Safety awareness whilst carrying out a straight forward task. Beware! What may seem like a reputable company may actually put your life at risk.

What to look for

To help ensure your safety when looking for electrical services in London, look for SAFEcontractor Accreditation. We also suggest that you ask to see the certificate before proceeding with any work, it will look like the one in our photo. SAFEcontractor is well known throughout the electrical industry and currently has over 18,000 contractor members, so if your electrical contractor in London hasn't heard of SAFE contractor, we recommend you walk away. Remember, safety first!

Who are SAFEcontractor?

SAFEContractor is a leading health and safety pre-qualification assessment scheme, who are dedicated to promoting higher standards of competence and compliance through the provision of relevant industry specific and tailored health and safety assessments for all professions and sectors.

The SAFEcontractor scheme is now used by many large organisations as a way of obtaining competent contractors.

Here at Fulcher Edwards, we recommend that you insist on SAFEcontractor if you take Health and Safety as seriously as we do.