Innovations
Lighting
The high frequency fitting used by EMS currently give a cost and energy saving over standard fittings of 23%.
We are also offering various switching systems for lighting as follows:
Lighting Control - Option 1
This system comprises of a 100A MDU complete with timer control and the option of remote switching from anywhere on site via cable or a remote unit. The unit consists of 6 No. contactors, each of them switching at timed intervals to minimise current inrush and stop nuisance tripping.
This system also allows the lighting to be photocell controlled.
Lighting Control - Option 2
This system does the same as option 1. In addition the control panel can be mounted anywhere on site, thus allowing banks of lights to be switched rather then the whole site.
For example: in a 40 story tower, lights could be switched in banks of 5 floors (or any number of).
Therefore if late works were being carried out, only the floors where works were taking place would be lit.
Lighting Control - Option 3
This option provides wireless remote switching for lighting control.
Again it can switch individual banks of lights and can be located anywhere on site.
All it needs is a 13A supply.
For example: if a site were to have 500 No. fluorescent light fittings switched off in the evenings and weekends. CO2 savings would work out at 71.33 tonnes per annum. Based on an electricity rate of £0.08 per KWHr the cost saving would be £12,441.00 per annum.
We are currently looking into LED lighting with our lighting manufacturer. Technology is moving on quickly in this field and we believe the application will soon have a use in building sites. This again will offer substantial energy savings when available.
Powerline Cabling
This provides 16A power sockets as required. It can be fixed and installed with the sockets at any given distance. Again this will minimise the trailing lead hazard.
Battery Charging Cabinet
Another innovation from EMS to reduce trailing leads is the battery charging cabinet, this comprises a lockable cabinet with several 13A sockets, where sub-contractors can charge the batteries for their tools securely, without the need to have extra trailing leads, the unit can be free standing or fixed to a wall.
EMS Training Course
EMS have their own in house training course ELECTRICAL SAFETY ON CONSTRUCTION SITES the course is open to all contractors working on an EMS project, the course starts where everybody starts "at home" covers the basic of home safety then moves swiftly onto site and covers all aspects of electrical safety on site, including PAT testing of power tools, MCB's, RCDs, the damage electricity can do to the human body, maximum class size is 25-30 persons, lasts approximately 1 hour is FREE and the course ends with a 15 question test and all attendees receive a certificate of attendance. It would be possible to do a couple of sittings during one visit to site. A shorter version of the course lasting 20 minutes (no test or certificate) can also be arranged.
To book the course contact:
Tony Dobson
EMS Health and Safety Manager
Tel: 020 8836 9000
Fax: 020 8836 9455
Mob: 07787 525 966