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
April 13, 2023
Window cleaners are being urged to 'Look Up Look Out' to keep themselves safe, especially when using water-fed poles near electricity overhead lines, says UK Power Networks. Read More
December 16, 2022
Electricity distributor, UK Power Networks, has launched a powerful new winter safety drive aimed at saving the lives of road hauliers. SHP hears more below... Read More
October 24, 2022
UK Power Networks, who has compiled autumn safety tips for families outlining the potential dangers and the continued need to take care near overhead power lines. 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
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
January 28, 2022
UK Power Networks has reproduced its safety advice in a range of languages to help save lives. Read More
December 1, 2021
As we move into the festive season, electricity distributors are reminding people that will be adding Christmas lights to the outside of their homes, to put safety first. Read More
November 26, 2021
UK Power Networks has added a unique six-digit number and a QR code to almost 500k electricity poles in the East of England as an extra safety precaution. Read More
October 19, 2021
London Fire Brigade signs new agreement aiming to keep both emergency crews and the public safe near high voltage electrical equipment. Read More