Are Overload Tests to Become Part of the BS136-1?
Overload tests for plugs are set to become a part of the 2012 BS1363-1 specification for rewirable and non rewirable 13A plugs. The ESC conducted an investigation in 2010 on the overloading of four-way...
View ArticleTen Safe Things to Tell Your Clients
As it’s the Electrical Fire Safety Week this week, we’re looking at ten things you can tell your clients and future clients to encourage them to stay safe whilst using electrical appliances. Encourage...
View ArticleHave you Promoted Electrical Fire Safety Week?
The national Electrical Fire Safety Week has been underway across the UK this week. This initiative, which sees the ESC, the Fire and Rescue Service and the Government ‘Fire Kills’ campaign come...
View ArticleMisused Appliances Causing Fires
Research by the electrical safety council has found that a rise in fires in the home is being caused by electrical appliances being misused and in fact, this misuse of appliances is the biggest cause...
View ArticleDo you Encourage use of the Home Safety App?
Did you know that ESC has a free Home Electrical Safety Check app? The app was launched a little while ago now and aims to help consumers carry out simple visual checks in their homes. Available for...
View ArticleTwo Pets Killed by a Faulty Dishwasher
Recent reports hit the national news of a kitchen fire which killed two family pets. The family themselves were unhurt but the fire, which destroyed their kitchen, was started by an electrical fault in...
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