This month...

ECA members can now process their JIB Combined Benefit Credits online through the new CreditsOnline facility: www.eca.co.uk/creditsonline.

The EEIBA has joined forces with over 25 other occupational charities to promote the role of benevolence in the 21st century. Visit www.benevolencetoday.org.

The Late Payment interest rate for the period 1 July to 31 December 2007 is 13.5%.

The Electromagnetic (EMC) Regulations came into force on 20 July this year. These include specific requirements for fixed installations.

Fire risk assessment guidance in PAS 79 has been revised to take into account the change of the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order.

Knowles has announced a new series of half-day seminars on contractual issues for autumn/winter 2007 to take place across the UK. ECA members will get a 15% discount.

ECA members are also offerd a discount on mobile elevating work platform training courtesy of Nationwide Access.

There has been an amendment to BS 7858 regarding the screening of inviduals employed in a security environment. Checks on financial history and convictions can now be made during provisional employment.

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Electrical and Mechanical Contractor