Scotland moves to regulate electricians


Scottish government proposals to grant electricians protected title status would dramatically reduce the number of unqualified workers installing electrical equipment and boost public confidence and safety, says the Unite general union. 


The union is backing a consultation that would make it an offence for anyone not qualified as an electrician to describe themselves as such. 


In response to lobbying led by Unite and employers, the Scottish government has called for evidence about the level of substandard electrical installations and the risks to public safety. 


“Introducing protected status for electricians would improve consumer protection overnight as the public would know that anyone who described themselves as an electrician was properly trained and qualified,” said Unite regional officer Scott Foley. 


“It will help drive the cowboys out of the industry.”

https://unitetheunion.org/news-events/news/2019/january/scottish-government-s-proposals-to-regulate-electricians-is-good-news-for-workers-and-public-safety-says-unite