The UK’s most passionate community for professional electricians. Resources, events, support. An initiative from Electrical Safety First ⚡️

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Today we’re launching our new sub brand: Electrical Safety Professional, your go-to resource for industry insights, best practices, and free guidance. Calling those in the industry, connect with us here and drop us a message! #DiscoverElecSafetyPro #ConnectWithPros
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As more products are reused, repaired and recirculated, questions around safety and responsibility become increasingly important. Join the conference next month to hear perspectives from industry, legal experts and the Right to Repair. Sponsored by @UL_Standards
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❗ A reminder that from 15 October, the brown version of BS 7671 will be fully withdrawn, with the orange Amendment 4 becoming the applicable standard for electrical installations.
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A more intelligent electrical future is taking shape. Electrical Installation Live is back. With a half-day programme exploring the technologies, standards and ideas shaping safer installations, we can’t wait to welcome you. 📆 20 April 2027 bit.ly/4ewrd9v
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Emerging technologies are creating new questions around risk and responsibility. At #EPSC26, experts from across regulation, law, academia and standards will explore how technology is changing product safety. Explore the agenda and register: bit.ly/4eWXOGk
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💡Our electrical installation safety manager, Steven Devine, joined the @ElectricalTimes Podcast to share his expertise on the latest Amendment and what it means for electrical safety. 👇 You can watch the full episode on YouTube: bit.ly/4AS9i6U
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Join us on 26 November. 👉Our session on high-risk products will look at how hazard and risk-based thinking can support better decision-making, clearer accountability and stronger consumer protection, while still enabling innovation. See the full agenda: bit.ly/4eWXOGk
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⚡ We'll be at the ELEX Show Stoneleigh Park next month! 👉 Don't miss us next month! 10:30-11:00: Myth-Busters: Facts vs. Fiction – Exposing Electrical Industry Myths and Social Media Noise. We'll be tackling industry myths and replacing them with evidence-based solutions.
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Expect case studies, fresh cross-sector perspective and the conversations shaping compliance, liability and consumer trust. If safety, policy, risk, legal or product sits in your remit, this is where the discussion moves forward: electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk… @UL_Standards #EPSC26
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🚫 Skip the shortcuts. Work safely, or not at all. No shortcuts = no fatalities, no injuries, no electrocution. ⚡ #Safe4September is a reminder, but safety is every day, all year round. #ElectricalSafety #WorkSafely
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This year’s speaker line-up so far reflects the full product safety landscape. We’re looking forward to hearing from regulators and policymakers, to global brands and legal experts, all under the same roof. 💡 Secure your spot before it's too late: electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk…
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A familiar sight for many electricians. Most of us have come across something like this during an inspection. It's a common issue, but one that's worth taking action on immediately, before it develops and potentially lead to a fire.
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⏰ Final call, entries close this week. Got an innovation that could protect consumers from electrical hazards? Now’s the moment. 🚨 Don’t leave it too late 👉 Enter the Safety Innovation Award: electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk…
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The way we power our homes is changing…fast. EV charging. Solar. Low-carbon tech. But with that shift comes new safety challenges, especially in existing housing. At #EPSC26, we’re bringing sectors together to make sense of the risks and what to do next: bit.ly/4eWXOGk
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The full product safety picture in one conference. Book your spot: electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk… Join regulators, policymakers, global brands and legal experts as they come together to share insights, challenges and what’s next. 👉Explore the agenda: electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk…
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As battery-powered tools become increasingly common across the electrical industry, the article below is worth a read for anyone working with these types of equipment. Read more: bit.ly/4xeNWhY #BatterySafety #LithiumIonBatteries #FireSafety #ElectricalIndustry
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As technology and installations continue to evolve with #BS7671, staying up-to-date with changes is more important than ever. Our guide breaks down the key updates of #Amendment4, helping installers and contractors prepare with confidence. Get it for free: bit.ly/45EROwr
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Innovation creates change when it reaches the right people. The Safety Innovation Award is an opportunity to showcase products and projects that are helping to tackle electrical safety challenges. ✅ One week left to enter - free: electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk… #SafetyInnovationAward
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As homes adopt EV charging, solar and low-carbon tech, new risks are starting to surface, from fire risk in existing housing to installation challenges. #EPSC26 brings together housing, fire safety, energy and product leaders to tackle it head-on: bit.ly/4eWXOGk
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💡 What could make electrical safety safer? If you’re building something that could be the answer, we want to see it. 🏆 The Safety Innovation Award is open to products and projects making a difference. Enter by 28 August: bit.ly/3UqmJtS #InnovationAward
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Without visibility, Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) can’t plan for demand which can lead to voltage issues, overloads, and network imbalance. Learn more about why formal notification of the DNO is required under ESQCR and Regulation 25: bit.ly/45dwoGt
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