This is the 10th anniversary year of Electrical Safety First’s annual product safety conference – an event that has led the way in raising the profile of product safety. This year, the theme is Reflecting on the Future and once again it will be held at Church House, Westminster, on Thursday 29th November. While full […]
The Government’s new Office for Product Safety and Standards has partnered with safety charity, Electrical Safety First, to host a September summit on its recently published code of practice for product recalls. The event will be held on Thursday, 20th September at the Westminster Conference Centre in London. Entitled ‘Mind the Gap – are you […]
Electrical Safety First has just opened applications for its Safety Innovation Award, with the closing dates for entries being 27th April. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural award, the Charity is inviting applications from businesses that have developed an innovative product – or a project – that has, or will, make a difference […]
In addition to its highly successful product safety conferences, Electrical Safety First has established a series of industry events, which offer an in-depth look at emerging trends and a changing legislative landscape. So make a date in your diaries for Electrical Safety First’s industry summit – How a connected home can be a safer home […]
The recent Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) report into product safety and electrical goods, has been welcomed by Martyn Allen, Technical Director of Electrical Safety First. Allen said: “We welcome the BEIS Committee report and support their call for Government and industry action to address the on-going risk from faulty electrical goods. […]
Recent tragic events at Grenfell Tower have put product safety at the top of the news agenda. So wherever you are in the electrical product chain, you’ll want to attend Electrical Safety First’s 7th annual product safety conference, Improving Product Safety in an Ever-Changing World. The event will be held on Thursday, 23rd November, at […]
• Out of 14 electrical product categories, there were 358 electrical product recalls between 2011-2016 • Of the 358, 44% were recalled because the product, components or an element of it had the sole risk of an electrical shock • Chargers & adaptors had the highest percentage of product recalls at 28% • Communication & […]
Responding to police confirmation that the Grenfell Tower tragedy was caused by a faulty Hotpoint fridge freezer, the Chief Executive of Electrical Safety First, Phil Buckle, commented: “While investigations continue into why this tragic fire spread so quickly, we know that fridge freezers – along with other large white goods – cause a significant number […]
An online forum, established by leading safety charity, Electrical Safety First, clarifying Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) for contractors and other interested groups, has proved a popular resource, with 87,000 views in one year – and over 5,000 in just one month. The forum – the Wiring Regulations Advisory Group (WRAG) – comprises representatives from a […]
Responding to industry feedback, Electrical Safety First has launched a consultancy service designed to help improve product safety and recall processes. And the new service has just announced its first major appointment, with Geraldine Cosh joining as Business Development Manager. Formerly a Product Assurance Consultant for Product Intelligence’s European Office, providing support to the team […]
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