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New health and safety offences sentencing guidelines New health and safety offences sentencing guidelines
New health and safety offences sentencing guidelines

New sentencing guidelines for corporate health and safety offences came into effect from 1st February. Fines are now based on a company’s turnover, reaching up to £10 million f...

Electrical test code of practice for portable sanitation and welfare units Electrical test code of practice for portable sanitation and welfare units
Electrical test code of practice for portable sanitation and welfare units

A new Code of Practice on electrical safety has been developed by Portable Sanitation Europe (PSE) the trade association representing the interests of rental companies supplying p...

‘Pull the Plug’ on beauty appliances ‘Pull the Plug’ on beauty appliances
‘Pull the Plug’ on beauty appliances

A national campaign warning of the dangers of beauty appliances such as hair straighteners and curling irons is being backed by Fire and Rescue Services around the country. An es...

Electrical Safety First backs review of product recall processes Electrical Safety First backs review of product recall processes
Electrical Safety First backs review of product recall processes

Electrical Safety First (ESF) has welcomed the latest review of processes and systems for the recall of unsafe products. Commenting on the new Review of the UK’s System for the...

Top Marks for PAT Tester at Famous Oxford College Top Marks for PAT Tester at Famous Oxford College
Top Marks for PAT Tester at Famous Oxford College

An integrated electrical testing package from Seaward is helping an historic Oxford college ensure the safety of all on-site electrical appliances used by students and visitors. ...

The need to register products is highlighted The need to register products is highlighted
The need to register products is highlighted

Elsewhere in the country, Avon Fire Rescue Service (AFRS) teamed up with Electrical Safety First, to remind people to register their electrical products. To mark Register My App...

Apprenticeship proposed for appliance service engineers Apprenticeship proposed for appliance service engineers
Apprenticeship proposed for appliance service engineers

Interesting news from the Household Electrical and Electronic Servicing Training forum (HEEST) that has developed a draft apprenticeship standard for an electrical, electronic pro...

More warnings about tumble dryer fire risks More warnings about tumble dryer fire risks
More warnings about tumble dryer fire risks

Following a number of national newspaper reports of fires caused by electrical faults in tumble dryers, more details on the potential threat have emerged. Figures compiled by the...

HSE electrical safety workshop HSE electrical safety workshop
HSE electrical safety workshop

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is hosting a 1 day course on HSE Inspectors' Guide to Electrical Safety. To be held in London on 2nd March, the workshop will be delivered b...

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