It’s easy to overlook the state of your electrical systems. After all, they run quietly in the background. As long as the lights stay on, we don’t really think about them. But what happens when a small fault turns into a costly repair or, worse, a safety hazard? Regular electrical maintenance checks aren’t just a nice to have—they’re essential to protecting your business, ensuring safety and keeping operations running smoothly.
Did you know that around 1.2 million people are injured in electrical accidents every year around the world? In fact, over 1,000 electricity-related workplace accidents are reported to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) every year. This is just one of the reasons why regular electrical maintenance is essential.
Electrical Maintenance Safety
The prime importance of regular maintenance checks is to prevent the greater risk of hazards. When it comes to it, some of the most common hazards include:
- Electrical system overload
- Damaged sockets or wires
- Incorrect use of extension leads
- Faulty electrical equipment
Any of these hazards can easily lead to electric shock or fire. By incorporating regular electrical maintenance into your routine, you can avoid these situations and come up with a plan for rectifying any potential issues.
Regulatory Compliance
Electrical safety standards compliance is more than a legal requirement; it’s a moral obligation to ensure that the safety of staff and the wider public is not compromised. Regulatory bodies, such as the HSE, set strict electrical safety standards to protect people and property. Failing to meet these standards could result in legal action, fines or avoidable serious accidents.
At Comwire, our expert engineers and technicians are able to perform regular maintenance electrical checks to regulatory standards. The stringent safety and performance standards that are set by these regulatory bodies need to be met by any installer, and we put our staff through rigorous training to ensure compliance.
Reducing and Preventing Downtime
No one wants the stress of unexpected power failure. Regular checks make sure your systems are running smoothly, saving you time and money down the road. The benefit of regular maintenance checks helps identify any issues before they become much larger problems. Whether this is locating exposed wiring or patchy connectivity, a quick fix will save your company more time than the alternative of having no power to some or all of your systems. It also extends the lifespan of components and equipment.
Energy Efficiency Boost
It’s not just a case of reducing downtime and adhering to regulatory standards. Regular electrical maintenance checks have the added benefit of boosting energy efficiency. It’s an opportunity to make sure that all systems and components are working optimally. This can highlight aged components or inefficient equipment, such as old servers still being powered. Having these replaced can help reduce energy consumption and equally lower the carbon footprint of the users. As an added bonus, this cuts down on operational costs.
Reliability of Infrastructure
You might have a piece of equipment that’s been going for decades, such as your first printer, but it might not be in the best condition or as reliable as it once was. Another reason to make use of regular electrical maintenance is to ensure the reliability of your equipment and infrastructure. All electrical systems naturally degrade over time as they’re exposed to wear and tear and cumulative faults. Eventually, this leads to damage and larger faults.
Faults can happen at any time, and instead of waiting for them to occur, regular testing proactively tackles these issues. Your equipment can then function as necessary without the looming threat of premature failure.
Next Steps
Don’t wait for a fault to disrupt your business. Comwire’s expert engineers can provide thorough industry-compliant maintenance checks tailored to your needs. Contact us today to ensure your systems are safe, efficient and reliable for the future.