Martin & Gerard Electrical Contractors Ltd.

17/06/2026

📊 May Warranty & Small Works Performance

✔ 63 issues completed
✔ 83% warranty defects
✔ 17% small works
✔ Average resolution time: 5 days

Our team continues to work closely with homeowners, site teams and customer care departments to resolve issues as efficiently as possible while maintaining a high standard of service.

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12/06/2026

Health & Safety on Site

This week we're focusing on personal responsibility and the role we all play in keeping construction sites safe.

Wearing the correct PPE, following site rules and staying aware of your surroundings may seem like small actions, but they make a huge difference.

Safety starts with each of us.

Take a look through this week's infographic 👍

05/06/2026

This month, we made the decision to change our planned Toolbox Talk following the tragic loss of a young construction worker a construction site. Bringing our team together to revisit Site Safety gave us time to reflect and consider our practices.

The incident occurred on a construction site in the north of England during the ground works phase. Early investigation findings suggest a large pipe became unstable fatally wounding a 17year subcontractor working in the vicinity. Investigations are ongoing;

However, our thoughts are with everyone affected by this devastating incident.

Site Safety rules such as designated walkways, vehicle crossing points, wearing high-visibility clothing, avoiding mobile phones and headphones, or waiting for acknowledgement from plant operators are often considered another box to tick.

But incidents like this remind us why those rules exist.

Construction remains one of the highest-risk industries in the UK. Every year, workers lose their lives through incidents involving falls from height, moving vehicles, moving materials, falling objects and other site hazards.

It can be easy to see site rules, risk assessments, safe systems of work, PPE requirements and Toolbox Talks as just another part of the job.

But these measures exist for a reason.
One of the key lessons we can all take away is that safety is rarely about one big decision. It is often the result of many small decisions made throughout the day:

🦺 Wearing the correct PPE
🚶 Using designated pedestrian routes
👀 Staying alert around moving vehicles and plant
📵 Avoiding distractions such as mobile phones and headphones
👍 Making eye contact and receiving acknowledgement before crossing vehicle routes
🤝 Looking out for colleagues and challenging unsafe behaviours

This is exactly why we hold Toolbox Talks.

Every reminder, every conversation and every lesson learned has the potential to prevent an accident and ensure that everyone goes home safely to their family at the end of the day.

Safety is not just a policy. It is a responsibility we all share.

29/05/2026

PPE on Site – Part 3

In the final part of this month’s series, we’re focusing on how PPE supports a strong safety culture on site.

Looking out for each other and wearing the correct equipment helps create safer working environments for everyone.

Check out this week’s infographic 👍

22/05/2026

PPE on Site – Part 2

This week we’re focusing on using PPE correctly.

Checking equipment, wearing it properly and replacing damaged PPE are all important parts of staying safe on site.

Take a look at this week’s infographic 👍

15/05/2026

PPE on Site – Part 1

This week’s Toolbox Talk infographic focuses on why PPE is so important on site.

Wearing the correct equipment helps protect against everyday construction hazards and keeps everyone safer at work.

Take a look through this week’s infographic 👍

12/05/2026

April in numbers 👷‍♂️⚡

✔ 43 warranty defects & small works completed
✔ Average resolution time: 4.5 days
✔ 72% warranty defects
✔ 28% small works

Some jobs required additional visits, parts and coordination with residents, customer care teams and other trades, but our team continues to focus on resolving issues efficiently and professionally.

08/05/2026

Toolbox Talk – May - The Importance of PPE

This month’s Toolbox Talk focuses on the importance of wearing the correct PPE on site.

From helmets and gloves to eye and hearing protection, PPE helps reduce the risk of injury and keeps everyone safer at work.

The video covers:
✔ Why PPE matters
✔ Different types of protective equipment
✔ The importance of using PPE correctly

Take a few minutes to watch 👇
https://youtu.be/ODQ5WrewtoI

Toolbox talk designed for electricians working on construction sites

30/04/2026

Toolbox Talk – Second Fix (Part 3)

In the final part of this series, we’re focusing on final checks and quality.

Before handover, everything must be tested, secure and installed to a high standard and property left tidy.

Taking the time to check properly ensures a safe and reliable installation.

Check out this week’s infographic.

24/04/2026

Toolbox Talk – Second Fix (Part 2)

Week two focuses on best practice during second fix.
Simple checks like isolating circuits, securing connections and installing accessories correctly can prevent faults and ensure everything runs safely.

It’s the small details that make a big difference.
Take a look at this week’s infographic.