January 10, 2024
Speaking at FIREX last year, Matt Humby, Senior Technical Sales Consultant at Firechief Global, outlined where the batteries are being used and how to mitigate the fire risk. Read More
May 22, 2023
There has been an increase in live electric cables being left in a dangerous state on UK building sites - including hanging from a fence, tacked onto a piece of wood and even dumped in a wheelie bin. Read More
December 1, 2022
With Christmas quickly approaching, wintry weather brings with it a host of related health and safety risks, from slips and trips to electric shocks... Read More
August 8, 2022
A mining company has been fined after two electricians suffered severe burns in separate incidents. Read More
April 11, 2022
Builders are being urged to prioritise electrical safety after the trade was involved in the highest number of cable damage incidents during the past year. Read More
April 7, 2022
Pubs, restaurants and other hospitality venues are being urged to make sure electrical installations and electrical equipment for use in outdoor spaces are safe as they enter the spring and summer season. Read More
March 9, 2022
A new agreement has been reached with Hertfordshire Constabulary to keep police and the public safe around high voltage electrical equipment. Read More
March 4, 2022
A company has been fined after an electrician died in fall of approximately eight metres when an access panel on the raised walkway of an overhead crane gave way beneath him. Read More
January 28, 2022
UK Power Networks has reproduced its safety advice in a range of languages to help save lives. Read More
December 13, 2021
A national construction company has been fined after an unannounced inspection by HSE inspectors found poor welfare standards, dangerous electrical systems and inadequate health and safety provision on site. Read More