Electrical Safety First

New guidance has launched to help provide consistency and transparency on how to conduct thorough electrical safety checks on private rentals, and how to report properly on any defects found.  Best Practice Guide 10: Electrical safety standards in the private rented sector, published by charity Electrical Safety First, is useful for electricians, landlords, letting agents and […]

Batteries for e-bikes and e-scooters should be regulated like fireworks and heavy machinery to better ensure their safety, in a move that would mimic New York City, a new report says.  The recommendation, in a new report, titled Battery Breakdown, by charity Electrical Safety First, would see batteries for e-bikes and e-scooters need third-party approval before […]

Companies in the smart home technology sector have created the second in a series of guides helping consumers in the UK when buying and using smart technology in their home.  The new guide builds on the first guide “Your Guide to a Safer, Smarter Home” to highlight to consumers examples of the benefits of Smart Home […]

Building services certification bodies NICEIC and ELECSA have announced changes to their existing assessment processes and future enrolment criteria. The move responds to the 2020 update to the industry agreed Electrotechnical Assessment Specification, the document which all Certification Bodies (CBs) must adhere to when designing and conducting assessments to verify the technical competence of businesses. […]

The Electrical Safety Roundtable’s first Virtual Conference, entitled: ‘Shining a Spotlight on Initiatives Impacting Electrical Safety in Homes and Workplaces’ took place on Wednesday 12 May and heard from a wide range of high-profile professionals throughout the day. With nearly 200 registrants, the event appealed to a large number of industry professionals with an interest in electrical […]