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CDS Electrical ushered in 2019 with a fresh new approach to health and safety. An overwhelmingly positive few months has nurtured the company and its staff into an even more welcoming and safe environment than ever before.
 
We recently announced that all office staff had undertaken basic first aid training and as part of this they learnt CPR and how to use and operate an AED (Automated External Defibrillator). Corin Dudley, the managing director took it upon himself to safeguard his employees even further by investing in a brand-new AED machine to be housed within the CDS Electrical offices.
 
The AED unit has now been delivered and has been installed in our entrance corridor at Unit F1, Chaucer Business Park, Dittons Road, Polegate, BN26 6QH. Despite the AED being within the building - this can be used by the general public during our opening hours of 07:00 AM until 17:00 PM, Monday to Friday. Please note, that the offices are closed at weekends and bank holidays.
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Our AED has been given the imaginative name of SECAS004092/A and it is visible on the HeartSafe website along with all other available AED’s. We hope that you should never have to use one but it’s a good idea to be aware of where your nearest one might be - https://www.heartsafe.org.uk/AED-Locations
 
The location of the device can be seen on the map below. The orange heart indicates that the AED is only available during our opening hours. As you can see, AED’s are unfortunately few and far between. The nearest AED to our offices was 1.4 miles away. 

#healthandsafety #cdselectrical #aed #heartsafe #savealife

This week is 'Mental Health Awareness Week'. As part of our continuous improvement to health and safety, all staff are now undertaking Mental Health Awareness training. 

Staff have been finding this training really interesting and beneficial to be aware of the struggles some people have to go through. It's also been reassuring to find there is help and support available if you ever need it.

Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 13-19 May 2019. The theme this year is Body Image – looking at how we think and feel about our bodies. 

For more information about Mental Health and for research and publications regarding the theme this year of Body Image, please see their official website;
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week

We are very excited to announce the appointment of our new health and safety consultant - Mike Wright of Keystone Safety Solutions Ltd.  Mike is highly qualified and has a wealth of experience and knowledge.
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​Since then, we have been working on the new systems and procedures to improve the effectiveness of our health and safety. The managing Director, Corin Dudley has invested £20k in health and safety training for 2019 which includes; Asbestos Awareness, First Aid, Fire Marshalling, Mental Health Awareness, Vulnerable adults and Display Screen Equipment.

Mike felt very strongly that as part of the first aid training, the team should be able to use an Automatic Electronic Defibrillator (AED). Corin took this on board and went one step further and purchased one which is now  located at our offices in Polegate.

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#healthandsafety #keystonesafetysolutions #aed #deliveringsafetyfirst ​

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The hugely successful and popular Pier to Pier Challenge; a charity event organised by Corin Dudley Electrical Services Ltd in an effort to raise money for the Chesnut Tree House children's charity is going ahead for the fourth year in a row on September 7th 2019.

The event which has raised nearly £5,000 over the past three years is gearing up to be the biggest yet. With over 50 tickets already allocated and over 100 people interested on Facebook, it is shaping up to be a great event. Queen Bee, aka Sandra from Gogglebox has posted on her personal Facebook that she will be taking part too!

For all the up-to-date information about the event and details regarding travel, the route, toilet and refreshment stops etc, please refer to the official event page which is hosted on Facebook.

Official event page - https://www.facebook.com/events/1665436943583983


#p2p #piertopierchallenge #cds #charity #event #chestnuttreehouse

Office members of staff at CDS Electrical spent the day learning emergency first aid and were given full training on how to use and operate an AED (Automated External Defibrillator).

This vital training could genuinely make the difference between some living or dying. The AED is only used when someone is pronounced clinically dead. Knowing how to use the AED gives the recipient a far better chance of survival. 

CPR (Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation) on its own has a 2% - 18% effective rate, but if an AED is used the effective survival rate jumps up to 80%. This is because 90% of cardiac arrests are caused by ventricular fibrillation and the only way to stop fibrillation of the heart is to use a defibrillator.
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Great video about the newly created Langney Shed in Langney. It features a few short words form ourselves (Corin Dudley - MD of CDS), Andy Fisher himself and from Stephen Lloyd MP - our Eastbourne MP.

Credit: AgeConcern Eastbourne

​It’s been a busy couple of months, Mike has been working with the whole team in creating a positive health and safety culture throughout the business with one simple mission 'Delivering Safety First'.  This opening event brought together a lot of the hard work over the past couple of months and allowed us to share the new concepts with everyone at the same time.

We will be sharing information on our new health and safety processes throughout the year including little insights into our various methods of training.

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Andy Fisher from AgeConcern Eastbourne has been busy organising the set up of a brand new workshop in the Langney district of Eastbourne.

The new project called Langney Shed can be found in the grounds leading up to the Historic Langney Priory .

Ourselves, CDS Electrical donated one of our skilled electricians to attend and connect up new power and lighting at the shed. Our friends over at Phase Electrical Distributors Ltd donated light fittings and Rexel UK donated other electrical materials required. A great team effort from a lot of local tradesmen.

For more information about the Langney Shed, please head to their official Facebook page.

Corin Dudley Electrical Services Ltd are the South East's premier electrical contractor. Covering an area with a radius of approximately 60 miles, the number of customers that CDS Electrical are able to accommodate is quite staggering. They are now operating in their 22nd year and are growing quicker than ever before with a customer base that covers all user types.
 
From domestic homeowners and landlords to commercial premises, shops and organisations. From industrial factories and warehouses to educational institutions including; nurseries, schools, colleges and universities. The sheer scale of environments that CDS Electrical work in demonstrate their ability to work and adapt to change quickly and efficiently.

Their professional service, quality workmanship and commitment to outstanding customer service is reflected by the amount of positive feedback that they receive on a daily basis through phone calls, written letters, e-mails and on Checkatrade where their overall score is an impressive 9.86 out of 10 (based upon 669+ reviews).

CDS Electrical was founded in 1996 by Corin Dudley; who continues to run and drive the business with that same enthusiasm and passion today. By 2002 the business had grown significantly due to the professional and reliable service that Corin has always enforced and he incorporated the business to become Corin Dudley Electrical Services Ltd. Fast forward 16 years and CDS Electrical is now a strong team of 37 who are growing quicker than ever before.
 
CDS Electrical have made a prominent mark in the surrounding area by being a company name that most people have heard of. Their securing of contracts over the years including Eastbourne Homes and Lewes District Council to name just a couple demonstrate the scale of works they can adhere to. Their commitment to delivering safety first and providing the customer with the best service possible is what has propelled them to be an award-winning company.
 
In addition to their extensive work throughout the South East for various contracts and individual customers, CDS Electrical have also become a prominent name when it comes to fundraising for the local community and charities. CDS Electrical created their own charity event in 2016 titled the ‘Pier to Pier Challenge’ and 2019 will see the 4th annual version take place. Across the past three years, over £5,000 has been raised for Chestnut Tree House from the Pier to Pier challenge alone.
 
The Polegate based electrical contractors who cover a wide range of services including; Air Conditioning, Solar Photovoltaic, Fire Alarms, Emergency Lighting, PAT Testing and Vehicle Charging are equipped with the knowledge and tools to tackle any job, no matter how big or small that may be.