Electrical Safe - write to your MP

[Octopus]

For all you Elecsa, NICEIC and Napit members.

Its time we all contacted our MP's to try and generate momentum in Parliament for tighter regulation of our industry, to protect our jobs and our "trade" suppliers.

I've drafted a letter (attached) please feel free to amend etc.

Here is a way to identify your MP:

Contacting your MP - UK Parliament

Another way:

Lists of MPs - UK Parliament

Whether you cut and paste onto an email or print out on your headed paper lets all do this - its in our interest.

Please post when you've sent your letter.

ThanksView attachment 5450

 

[steve58]

Letter ready to send and faxed copy also

 

[BluSparx]

done

you can do it online at WriteToThem - Email or fax your Councillor, MP, MEP, MSP or Welsh, NI, London Assembly Member for free enter your postcode and it allows you to send online

I have done to my mp, local councillor and also MEP's oh and Baroness Tonge (who'se daughter was electrocuted through a poor installation done by a builder in 2004)

 

[IQ Electrical]

For all you Elecsa, NICEIC and Napit members.

Its time we all contacted our MP's to try and generate momentum in Parliament for tighter regulation of our industry, to protect our jobs and our "trade" suppliers.

I've drafted a letter (attached) please feel free to amend etc.

Here is a way to identify your MP:

Contacting your MP - UK Parliament

Another way:

Lists of MPs - UK Parliament

Whether you cut and paste onto an email or print out on your headed paper lets all do this - its in our interest.

Please post when you've sent your letter.

ThanksView attachment 5450

Hi Murdoch, well done!

I've corrected/amended a few things (in red) but of course it's your decision whether you change anything!

 

[mattmoo1974]

LOL i bought a CCU in screwfix/Electricfix and was nt asked for anything, The next week when i popped in to get something, Big pile of MK double face plates on specail, i thought i ll have a few packs of them, to be told "No you ve gotta be registered with us to buy those" Had to take all my certs in to be allowed to buy anything that is on special WHAT A JOKE!

 

[Geoffsd]

Done, thanks

 

[colshaws]

Sent a copy

 

[johnboy6083]

i think thats a fair edit IQ

 

[RWJ]

Just tried to start an online petition...... The new government has removed the ability to create online petitions via number10.gov.uk.

Online petitions to the Coalition Government will be moving to DirectGov in Late 2011

GREAT!!

 

[Deleted member 9648]

Nice idea......but I still feel that if it remains legal for any tom,dick or abdul to carry out ANY electrical work it is pointless trying to resrict sales...I also would feel a tad hypocritical calling for any DIY electrics to be made illegal when I have on many occasions done major mechanical work on my vehicles,including safety parts like brakes and suspension.
If we go down this route the nanny state finally takes over the asylum.......if a DIYer wants to attempt electrical work in his own home thats his look out.

 

[geoffa]

"if a DIYer wants to attempt electrical work in his own home thats his look out"

that's a surprising comment from an arms member.

so if some have a go hero takes a chance with his electrics and kills somebody else in the process, like his child or a guest or a new owner, then are you saying that's acceptable?

 

[BluSparx]

I sent the email to my local MP, who has responded already and agreed with what the contents were he is now writing to the minister to get it brought up in parliament, even been asked for some pictures of what I have encountered on my travels

Looking good

 

[RWJ]

I'll try our local MP... but he seems more concerned with horse racing?? As that's the only thing he's brought up in the house since being elected

 

[BluSparx]

Use the Newbury Racecourse incident as an example

 

[IQ Electrical]

I'll try our local MP... but he seems more concerned with horse racing?? As that's the only thing he's brought up in the house since being elected

Well if Part P was extended to cover race courses the electrocution of 2 horses might have been avoided...

 

[RWJ]

Use the Newbury Racecourse incident as an example

%*^%&$%$% I've just sent the flippin email!!!!!

DOH I should have included that.... so obvious and it would have got his attention... DOH

I'll get one of the other local lads to send a revised "nag" version!

Thanks
Blu

 

[mogga]

I have emailed ALL prospective candidates in my area both on this point and on why are government funded progects being used to "Create local jobs" whan the concrete for M74 comes from southeren ireland Labour at prison M74 Sufferin general is mainly agency paying below the rate and no statutory benefits like Holiday pay ect ect ect Only had 1 reply from 12 sent she asked for my home address so she could respond Im still waiting a responce from her 5 years ago about the CSA so Personaly I dont hold much hope

 

[Sparky Ninja]

I have come across some of the governments own reports concluding that the Part P scheme has not worked.
I am in the middle of discussions with others as recently as last night and will be composing a letter and a report which will challenge the existing industry in the next couple of weeks.

 

[Deleted member 9648]

"if a DIYer wants to attempt electrical work in his own home thats his look out"

that's a surprising comment from an arms member.

so if some have a go hero takes a chance with his electrics and kills somebody else in the process, like his child or a guest or a new owner, then are you saying that's acceptable?

I've thought about this long and hard,as this debate has been around for years. And the conclusion I have come to is that electrical work in homes should not be restricted....here are my reasons.

People do all kinds of DIY,there is a long tradition of having a go in the UK...it is up to the individual to decide if they are competent to carry out that DIY,if they cause harm to themselves or others in that process then they should be held accountable. There are many perfectly capable DIYers who can carry out electrical work safely,they should not all be tarnished with the same brush. I go back to my point about cars....all you people shouting for electrics to be more regulated,how many of you have done the brakes on your vehicles to save a few quid?I'll wager a pretty high percentage........almost certainly perfectly safely...you make sure because you and your family are the ones at risk,would you accept the motor trade saying you weren't competent,and only they should be permitted to work on cars?.....I'd feel a hypocrite voting for this when I have carried out many equally hazardous DIY jobs outside of electrics which are served by other trades.
The same applies to DIY everything else....if the individual makes a balls of it and causes harm,then come down on that individual.....but dont let the nanny state wrap everything in cotton wool,where will it end?

OK,as I appear to be in a minority of one on this I thought I'd better explain myself....That said I do respect the views expressed on this by all and know it is well intended,I just dont agree.

 

[Electricalserv]

Although I want it to be governed, I do feel as though another obstacle like 'electrical safe' could just be another money makeing racket in the end. Its not going to stop people doing their own work. How can it when nobody would know otherwise.

It will be another sum of outgoings along with the schemes membership.