Article archive for Electrical Safety Council (ESC)
ESC launches free safe isolation iPhone app (16 May 2012)
A ‘Safe Isolation’ app has been unveiled by the Electrical Safety Council (ESC) as it aims to tackle the dangerous practice of working on live electrical systems.
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ESC welcomes select committee report on Part P (04 April 2012)
The Electrical Safety Council (ESC) has welcomed the report by the Communities and Local Government (CLG) Select Committee which supports the retention of Part P.
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How to spot fire hazards (15 March 2012)
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue (SYFR) is urging people to look out for the telltale signs of faulty electrics as part of a drive to cut the number of house fires it attends.
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Confusion exposes millions to serious electrical dangers (29 February 2012)
As the number of people becoming landlords soars, and 13% of UK adults are considering leasing out a property in the near future¹, new research from the Electrical Safety Council (ESC) has found that some misunderstandings between landlords and tenants over responsibilities for safety are in fact exposing millions of people to electrical dangers.
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Part P public consultation launched (07 February 2012)
The Government has recently launched its public consultation on Part P of the Building Regulations for England, which covers electrical safety in dwellings. “We welcome the indication that the Government is inclined to amend Part P, rather than remove it,” explains Phil Buckle, Director General of the Electrical Safety Council (ESC). “However, we still have concerns regarding the extent and impact of proposed changes and we urge people to take part in this consultation.”
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ESC board member honoured (11 January 2012)
Roy Jones, a member of the Electrical Safety Council’s (ESC) Board and governing body, has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours List, for Services to Young People in Wales.
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‘There’s no room for complacency’ (11 January 2012)
Those were the words of Edward Davey MP at the recent Electrical Safety Council's product safety conference. Electrical Products' Editor, Paul Wolfe, went along to find out more.
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Sparkle safely this Christmas (21 December 2011)
With almost half of all accidental fires in the home caused by electricity, the Electrical Safety Council (ESC) is asking people not to take any chances with their seasonal lighting. “At the risk of sounding somewhat Scrooge-like, we need to make the public aware of the dangers posed by old or damaged Christmas lights,” explains Phil Buckle, Director General of the ESC.
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Millions risking lives with basic electrical blunders (16 November 2011)
New research shows that the dangers of electricity are gravely underestimated in the UK, so on the anniversary of the National Grid, ESC is launching a free app to ensure that families and homes are kept safe.
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‘Partnership is critical’ (03 November 2011)
The Electrical Safety Council’s recent Product Safety Conference brought together a range of speakers and delegates to discuss the latest developments in market surveillance and electrical product safety.
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Lighting the way to safety (06 October 2011)
Downlighters are now a popular form of home lighting but they can be a fire risk if incorrectly fitted or used with the wrong lamp or bulb.
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ESC say ‘collaboration is key’ (16 August 2011)
The Electrical Safety Council has released initial details of its second Product Safety conference, which will be held at Church House Conference Centre in Westminster on 26 October '11.
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ESC and ARMA consortium provides communal areas guidance (13 July 2011)
The Electrical Safety Council (ESC) has teamed up with the Association of Residential Managing Agents (ARMA) and a number of other organisations to produce a new guide promoting electrical safety in the communal areas of residential properties in England and Wales. The ESC was approached by ARMA after concerns were raised in the wake of several high profile electrical incidents including the fire at Lakanal House in Camberwell, London, in July 2009 which resulted in the death of six people.
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Kitting out the future with SECTT and the ESC (22 June 2011)
Eight hundred young electricians in Scotland are getting a safe start to their careers with a free lock out kit worth £30 from the Electrical Safety Council (ESC), in partnership with the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT).
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Survey shows support for Part P (22 June 2011)
According to a new industry survey, 85% of registered electricians believe that Part P of the Building Regulations for England and Wales should be retained – but with improvements. More than 3,500 electricians who are registered under Part P completed the survey, which was co-ordinated by the Electrical Safety Council (ESC). And 90% of respondents also believe that all electricians undertaking notifiable work in domestic premises should have to register as competent persons.
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Electrical Safety Council and Makita form new partnership to promote RCD protection (16 March 2011)
Safety charity, the Electrical Safety Council (ESC), has formed a new collaboration with power tool manufacturer Makita UK to raise consumer awareness of the importance of RCD (residual current device) protection when using gardening equipment.
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Collaborative working for electrical safety - ESC Part P Round Table (16 March 2011)
The Electrical Safety Council (ESC) recently hosted a round- table event to discuss the government's review of Part P of the Building Regulations for England and Wales, which concerns electrical safety in dwellings.
"What was particularly pleasing about the event was the general consensus established in relation to the need to retain Part P - although concerns about compliance, in particular, were noted", explains Phil Buckle, Director General of the ESC.
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ESC hosts Part P round-table (16 February 2011)
What next for the Building Regulations
The Electrical Safety Council (ESC) will be hosting a round- table on March 2nd, to discuss the government’s review of the Building Regulations for England and Wales.
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Jump on board the ‘plug into safety’ campaign (07 September 2010)
The Electrical Safety Council (ESC), in partnership with a host of electrical wholesalers, has announced the launch of a ‘toolkit’ for electricians. Forming part of its ‘Plug into Safety’ campaign, the pack is designed to help you, the contractor, to communicate the benefits of RCD protection to your customers, and contains key information about the importance of RCD protection.
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Electrical Safety Council issues safety advice following soap electrical fire (25 May 2010)
The Electrical Safety Council (ESC) has used the recent Eastenders plot line, to draw public attention to the potential dangers of using an unqualified electrician.
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Highlighting the need for greater electrical safety in rented property (14 April 2010)
The Electrical Safety Council (ESC) is calling on parliamentarians to sign up to its Safer Homes Pledge. The ESC has mailed details of its Pledge to over 200 new, would-be, MPs fighting for a seat in the election – asking for support for three key points aimed at improving electrical safety in UK rented property.
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Counterfeit Concern (23 September 2009)
The Electrical Safety Council (ESC) recently played host to a range of organizations at a roundtable debate on counterfeit and sub-standard electrical installation products. A report of the event will soon be made available on the ESC website.
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Electrical Safety for Landlords is New Focus for ESC (15 July 2009)
Following the tragic death of a mother of two, who was electrocuted while running a bath, the Electrical Safety Council is calling on landlords and tenants to undertake basic but essential checks to ensure their rented homes are electrically safe. Each year there are over 30 deaths and nearly 4,000 injuries from electricity in UK homes.
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New Head for Electrical Safety Council (13 May 2009)
Phil Buckle has been named as the new Director General of the Electrical Safety Council having responsibility for spearheading the development of the charity as the leading, impartial safety body in the UK for electrical and related safety issues.
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New Chairman for Electrical Safety Council (06 May 2009)
Bill Wright MA C.Eng. FIET and Corporate Energy and Environment Manager for the John Lewis Partnership has taken over the reigns as Chairman of the Electrical Safety Council for a two year tenure, effective from 1 April 2009.
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ESC to Expand (03 March 2009)
Consumer charity the Electrical Safety Council today announced plans for major growth and an expanded remit, which will include stepping up its work on electrical product safety and potentially moving into the wider energy safety arena.
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ESC's New Best Practice Guide (10 April 2008)
The Electrical Safety Council has issued a new Best Practice Guide for electrical contractors and installers on the subject of periodic inspection reporting. The guide was produced in association with a number of other leading industry bodies.
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