Skills shortage facing electrical industry under scrutiny at...
Urgent need to attract new talent and upskill current workforce. Low-carbon electrified future means action is...
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Major conference on electrical safety tackles full lifecycle...
Minister says evolving landscape is bringing new challenges. Key moment is now to set framework for next 30...
Major safety award won by innovative product that switches...
HobSensus uses a 64-zone heat sensor to identify hot spots on hobs. Alerts residents to danger and can shut...
Electrical Safety First featured in major royal book on...
King Charles III book launches on monarch’s 75th birthday. Focus is on leadership, achievement, and progress...
Electrical Safety First's comment on the King's Speech 2023
Commenting on the King’s Speech, Lesley Rudd, chief executive of Electrical Safety First, said: “It is...
Major new guide provides clarity around electrical...
Key advice for electricians, landlords, and tenants on electrical safety. Details what EICRs should cover...
UK government's product safety revamp sparks new...
With the news that the UK government seems set to finally overhaul the UK product safety regime to provide...
Treat e-bike batteries like fireworks Govt told – REPORT
Report recommends the UK should mimic New York City to tackle fires. The end of self-certification would see...
The award shaping a safer future for consumers
Prestigious Safety Innovation Award open to entries from individuals and organisations. Previous winners...
UK PUBLIC ROUTINELY EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS ELECTRICALS FROM...
New research reveals 73% of people unaware online marketplaces like eBay and Amazon Marketplace don't face the...
Connected Innovations Scoop Safety Innovation Award 2022
This year, Electrical Safety First’s coveted Safety Innovation Award was won by Connected Innovations for...
UK Charity Launches New Grant Scheme - Protecting...
Charity responds to cost-of-living crisis with grant scheme to help reduce electrical risk in the home Up to...
UK Charity Launches New Grant Scheme - Protecting...
Charity responds to cost-of-living crisis with grant scheme to help reduce electrical risk in the home Up to...
ELECTRICAL SAFETY CHECKS FOR SOCIAL HOUSING MOVES ONE STEP...
New Government draft regulations could see mandatory electrical safety checks required in social housing in...
Spotlight on Safety Innovation
Do you have an innovative electrical project or product which improves (or seeks to improve) consumer...
Keep safety standards high after Brexit, charity urges
Electrical Safety First wants consumer protection and safety standards to be preserved post Brexit
Connecting a microgeneration system to a domestic or similar...
The aim of this Guide are: to provide an overview of mircrogeneration intended to produce electrical energy,...
Guidance on the management of electrical safety and safe...
This Best Practice Guide has been produced in conjunction with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Its...
Replacing a consumer unit in domestic and similar premises
This Guide is intended to be made available free of charge to all interested parties. The version of this...
Electrical Safety First’s unique safety tool awarded...
A simple but effective tool, originally designed by Electrical Safety First to help trading standards identify...
Charity's health warning on training course
Electrical Safety First, one of the UK’s leading safety charities, has issued a health warning regarding...
Electrical Safety First’s interactive video promotes Part...
An interactive video promoting awareness of Part P of the Building Regulations – the legislation that protects...
Best Practice Guide for consumer unit replacement in...
The Electrical Safety Council’s (ESC - www.esc.org.uk) Best Practice Guide No. 6, Issue 2, is the latest...
Downlighter safety video from the ESC - Featured Video
Lighting is one of the top 3 causes of electrical fire in UK homes.