Electrical Safety First

Most of us expect the products we buy online to be safe. ⚠️ But with e-bikes and batteries, it’s not always that straightforward. There’s a lot happening behind the scenes to ensure that these products are safe.📽️ Watch the documentary now: ow.ly/kh7b50YNSWs

⚠️ All landlords in the social rented sector should be aware of the new requirements applying to their tenancies that began before 1 December 2025. 💡 From today, these changes apply. Download our free guide for more information: ow.ly/ceea50YSqCB

Great to see our safety messaging on @GHRNewsUK, featuring our product safety engineer, Giuseppe Capanna. To avoid purchasing dangerous electrical products, buy from a reputable high-street retailer. Watch the segment below to find out more👇

Take a look at just how dangerous some electrical items you can buy online, can be. Through our investigation into why there’s been an increase in accidental house fires, we’ve been to the @ElecSafetyFirst Headquarters for product testing.

💡 Our newsletter delivers clear, practical advice to help you use electrical products safely at home - all year round. 📩 Sign up for free and stay Switched On with the latest consumer safety tips: ow.ly/U7Hk50YSob4

Find out how the consultation on the Product Regulation and Metrology Act could prevent devastating battery incidents: electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/pram

Consumer awareness matters just as much. People should feel confident they know what they're buying. Whether the product meets safety standards, and whether the battery and charger are compatible, all factor into reducing risk. Watch the full documentary: youtu.be/-ag9wkef0Zk?si…

💡 As the UK considers new approaches to lithium-ion battery safety, education and clear information for consumers must sit alongside regulation. Tighter regulation is important, particularly for products sold through online marketplaces. But they are only part of the solution.

When something goes wrong... who’s responsible? Online marketplaces still aren’t held accountable. That needs to change. ▶️ Watch our documentary and find out how: ow.ly/yoIx50YQQej

Summer is here - but so are hidden hazards. ☀️⚡ Between the barbecues and gardening projects, don’t forget to put safety first. Stay safe all season long with our essential tips: ow.ly/WEuB50YQyz5

NYC didn’t sit back on lithium-ion battery safety. A combination of enforcement, new legislation and industry cooperation. Now experts say the issue has gone far beyond one city. And consistency in standards is becoming the key challenge. Watch now: ow.ly/P9uC50YOEXr

Landlords in the social rented sectors, are you up-to-date with regulations? If your social housing tenancy began before 1 December 2025, new requirements take effect 1 May 2026. Download our free landlord guide: ow.ly/32Ji50YOpth

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼! What do social landlords need to know – and do – on electrical safety? Join our CPD webinar on 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟵 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟮𝗽𝗺, where Luke Osborne from @ElecSafetyFirst will share insight into the latest requirements and what they mean in practice for landlords. Register: bit.ly/4sMgop6 #UKhousing #Sponsored @SureserveGroup #ElectricalSafety #BuildingSafety

🔋🔥 Unsafe e-bike batteries are still getting into UK homes. The Product Regulation and Metrology (PRAM) Act could help stop that. The detail now matters. New legislation is coming. But will it go far enough? ▶️ Watch the full documentary to find out: ow.ly/JMw550YMPKU

New legislation could change how unsafe e-bike batteries enter the UK. Third-party certification that could prevent unsafe models entering the UK market at the border. Better enforcement and consumer education is needed. ▶️ Watch the documentary now: ow.ly/YLMo50YMkhx

👇 We’re looking for a Grants & Outreach Officer to join our team! You’ll help run a £1 million grant programme that supports local projects focused on electrical safety and grow partnerships to reach communities who need support most. Find more details: ow.ly/Gb3150YKPr0

We welcome this as an important milestone, but it must be followed by tighter regulation, improved standards and greater accountability for online marketplaces. Learn more about our campaign: electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/battery-breakd…

As a key ask in our Battery Breakdown report, published in 2023, this marks a significant win in our ongoing efforts to tackle fires caused by substandard lithium-ion batteries: electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/battery-breakd…

Today's announcement that fire services will begin recording battery-related fires is a vital step forward. Better data means a clearer understanding of the scale and causes of these incidents. And ultimately, better protection for consumers. independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…

A huge thank you to @MCSavours, @TheDon_Foster and to everyone who attended and contributed to making the event such a success. #ElectricalSafety #APPG

Today's successful #APPG for Electrical Safety launch brought together a strong mix of voices and sparked valuable discussion on critical issues regarding lithium-ion battery safety, setting a clear and positive direction for the Group’s work ahead.