Electrical Safety First

Do you ignore the beep from your smoke alarm when the battery is low? 🚨 Test your alarm at least once a month and change the battery when needed to make sure it will work when it matters most. 💡A few minutes of maintenance can save lives. #EFSW26 👉 ow.ly/kJNA50Y7qyW

When it’s time to pack away your electric blanket, how you store it really matters. ⚠️ 👇 Electric blankets contain delicate wiring, so tight folding can damage the electrical elements over time. Our product safety expert shows how you can safely store your electric blanket.

🔌 Our product safety manager, Steve Curtler, breaks down the UK 3-pin plug in this video: Here, Steve shows us the difference between rewireable plugs versus molded plugs. Not all plugs are the same, knowing the difference keeps you safe! ⚡

Join this free webinar supported by industry experts from our team and @CTSI_UK, giving you practical knowledge and guidance you can use immediately in your PAT testing inspection work. Secure your spot: ow.ly/AcYa50YyE57

Responding to the Government’s plans to make plug-in solar panels widely available to the public.👉Read our full statement from our Technical Director, Luke Osborne: electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/media-centre/p…

⚠️ Could your e-bike or e-scooter battery be a fire risk?🔥 ⚠️ Beware of the risks of buying chargers and accessories from third-party sellers on online marketplaces. ✅ Find our essential tips to stay safe: ow.ly/emVH50VmbTO #BatterySafety #EbikeSafety #LithiumIonBatteries

🔌 There are lots of plugs in your home but whichones do what? Our product safety manager, Steve Curtler, explains the difference: ow.ly/GTQJ50Ywh5o The most common? The UK 3-pin plug, which comes in various designs for everyday appliances.

Swansea MAD offers free PAT Testing to check that electrical appliances are safe If you have any small electrical items which can be plugged into a power source which you would like to be tested, please contact @SwanseaMAD! @ElecSafetyFirst #ElectricalSafetyFund

♻️ This #GlobalRecyclingDay, let’s talk about battery recycling. Safely disposing of batteries at recycling points can help prevent environmental harm and save lives. 👉 Learn how to recycle your electricals safely: ow.ly/TaGa50VjehO #RecycleResponsibly #BatteryRecycling

Don't let lint build up in your tumble dryer... ⚡Not regularly cleaning the lint filter in your tumble dryer could lead a fire in your home. 🔥 Follow our advice on tumble dryer safety: ow.ly/LPAW50YvjfJ #SpringSafety #TumbleDryerSafety #HomeSafety

🔋Buy your e-bike or e-scooter from a reputable retailer. If you need a replacement battery or charger, do not purchase one from third-party sellers on online marketplaces - go back to the original manufacturer. Learn more about how to stay safe: ow.ly/ttKs50YuO8E

Our Policy and Public Affairs team were pleased to welcome several MPs, including @OllyGloverLD MP and transport spokesperson, and more party members to our stand at the @LibDems Spring Conference over the weekend. Great to discuss our work with those who stopped by.

🎉 Today we welcomed @WW_Buckley to the centre! Ellen’s group had a great time exploring kitchen safety- learning everything from spotting hazards & doing first aid, to microwave safety, carbon monoxide alarms, & much more🥄🔥🧯Gwaith ardderchog pawb! 👏 @ElecSafetyFirst

🚨Beware of small, clover leaf-shaped plugs that may be missing a fuse. These shortcuts could put you at serious risk. 🔥 👉 Find our safety tips on how to avoid buying counterfeits and substandard products from online marketplaces: ow.ly/yIMP50YsJLg

⚡Shopping for bargains during Spring Deal Days? Be cautious when buying electricals from third-party sellers on online marketplaces⚠️Some products may not meet UK safety standards. Buy from reputable retailers and check our #SafeShopping tips: ow.ly/emHQ50YrQpU

We’re gearing up for something special next month... Electrical Installation Live is taking shape. Join 100+ professionals across the sector for expert insights, innovation, and industry connections: ow.ly/HVqt50YrHeP 📅 28 April 2026 📍 The IET, Savoy Place in London

Great work from @DangerPointLtd as always 👏 A busy and informative day learning about electrical safety.

This International Women's Day, we're celebrating the incredible women who work at Electrical Safety First.💡 #IWD2026 #ElectricalSafety #InternationalWomensDay

Spring is around the corner! ⚠️ Planning to get the house and garden ready for the warmer months? Don’t overlook electrical hazards. Protect your loved ones and find more garden safety advice here: ow.ly/KqOK50Vba27 #StaySafe #GardenSafety 🌿

🔥Vape safety tips you should know about... We're supporting @OfficeforSandS vape safety campaign. ❌ Don't bin it in the general waste or household recycling. ✅ Ask vape retailers about take-back. ✅ Take it to a vape shop, supermarket or vape recycling point.

🌍 It's #WorldEngineeringDay, we're celebrating the role engineers play in creating a safer, more sustainable future. Our Chair and trustees to our product safety & installations engineers work to improve electrical safety. Our product safety engineer, Carolyn, puts it perfectly.