Electrical Safety

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Tumble dryers are a useful addition to any household – but only when they’re used safely. With a high profile safety notice issued about tumble dryers (more information here) there’s never been a better time to brush up on tumble dryer safety and learn what to look out for. Tumble Dryer Safety Safety First Always register […]

Projects in the home could lead to £5,000 fines Home workers who have turned sheds into mains-powered office spaces could fall foul if not compliant Bathroom refits can add to your property value, but you may delay the sale of your home if non-compliant Unsafe electrical work can lead to electric shock and fire   […]

Fatalities And Casualties Related To E-Bikes And E-Scooters In a joint statement responding to new Home Office numbers on fires, fatalities and casualties related to e-bike and e-scooters, Phil Clark, Emerging Energy Technologies Lead for National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) and Lesley Rudd, Chief Executive of Electrical Safety First (ESF) commented: “NFCC and Electrical Safety […]

Electrical Safety First’s new visual identity harnesses ‘green electrical glow’ and ‘on’ power icon. New strapline ‘Powering change + saving lives’ reflects life-and-death role as campaigning consumer champion. Leading UK safety charity, Electrical Safety First (ESF), today unveils a new visual brand identity. Click here to access a selection of the brand assets. The rebrand […]

Livingston-based Flosverse Techsphere creates immersive VR experience. Students can experience and tackle electrical safety threats in the home. Project specially selected by panel of experts at Electrical Safety First. LIVINGSTON, WEST LOTHIAN – Teenagers at West Lothian College will be donning virtual reality (VR) helmets to tackle a home full of potential electrical hazards in […]

BEAUTY BURNS: SHOCKING SURGE OF MORE THAN 20% IN HAIR STRAIGHTENER BURNS TO CHILDREN  Increase is seen in the most serious burns treated in specialist units, not children seen and discharged from A&E One mother issues warning to others parents over “split second” that left her son with deep burn Electrical safety experts warn straighteners […]

A withdrawal notice has been issued relating to e-bike battery ‘UPP’ The risk level has been deemed ‘serious, risking fire’ Charity urges Government to adopt its recommendations to prevent dangerous batteries from entering peoples’ homes An urgent withdrawal notice of an e-bike battery brand linked to fires across England has been issued by the Government, […]

Experts urge UK public to check for ‘clover leaf’ shaped plug that can cause fire or electric shock Fears online sellers have exploited cash strapped households this Christmas and sold them substandard electronics Public encouraged to #postyourplug to reveal dangerous clover leaf plugs lurking in people’s homes Millions of households are being urged to stop […]

Cost of living pushing Brits to online platforms to keep costs down Shoppers at risk from dangerous goods sold via third party sellers on online marketplaces Air fryers top the must-have list this year, as energy prices continue to soar Father reveals he has just moved back into his home after an e-bike gift for […]