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Electrical Safety First

@elecsafetyfirst

Powering change + saving lives.
UK’s free electrical safety advice go-to, a charity dedicated to preventing deaths and injuries caused by electricity.

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linkhttps://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/ calendar_today14-09-2011 09:00:07

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Don't forget about the safety of your electrical items – watch out for damage like frayed cables or burnt plugs! 🔋 Recycle batteries responsibly to protect yourself, others and the environment. Learn more about safe disposal: ow.ly/4OvS50QJPnh #DisposeSafely

Don't forget about the safety of your electrical items – watch out for damage like frayed cables or burnt plugs! 🔋 Recycle batteries responsibly to protect yourself, others and the environment. Learn more about safe disposal: ow.ly/4OvS50QJPnh #DisposeSafely
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⚡️ Charging overnight can pose serious risks. Fires occurring at night, when people are sleeping, are particularly dangerous as your reaction time is massively reduced. Stay vigilant and protect yourself and loved ones by avoiding overnight charging. #FirePrevention

⚡️ Charging overnight can pose serious risks. Fires occurring at night, when people are sleeping, are particularly dangerous as your reaction time is massively reduced. Stay vigilant and protect yourself and loved ones by avoiding overnight charging. 

#FirePrevention
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🔥👉 Stay safe and #DontBinTheBattery: electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/vapes As the #VapeBan begins, our Technical Director urges vapers to recycle properly. Lithium-ion batteries inside vapes can go into thermal runaway, causing fires that put waste workers at serious risk. 🔥 @bbcbreakfast

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#ChildSafetyWeek starts today! Please get involved by sharing our safety messages. Plus, don’t forget to download our parent pack with lots of bite-sized safety tips to keep children safe: capt.org.uk/resources/pare… #SafetyIsForSharing ⭐ #ChildSafety

#ChildSafetyWeek starts today! Please get involved by sharing our safety messages. Plus, don’t forget to download our parent pack with lots of bite-sized safety tips to keep children safe: capt.org.uk/resources/pare…

#SafetyIsForSharing ⭐ #ChildSafety
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⚡ It's #ChildSafetyWeek! Prioritise your child's safety with our top tips for staying safe around electricity. Explore our useful resources to help educate young children on electrical safety: ow.ly/pgOb50W2qMJ #ChildSafety #ElectricalSafetyFirst

⚡ It's #ChildSafetyWeek! Prioritise your child's safety with our top tips for staying safe around electricity. Explore our useful resources to help educate young children on electrical safety: ow.ly/pgOb50W2qMJ

#ChildSafety #ElectricalSafetyFirst
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We were pleased to team up with London Trading Standards and Electrical Safety First over the spring to deliver vital #ChargeSafe advice to hundreds of riders in areas where we've been seeing a higher number of e-bike fires. Read more: london-fire.gov.uk/news/2025-news…

We were pleased to team up with <a href="/London_T_S/">London Trading Standards</a> and <a href="/ElecSafetyFirst/">Electrical Safety First</a> over the spring to deliver vital #ChargeSafe advice to hundreds of riders in areas where we've been seeing a higher number of e-bike fires.

Read more: london-fire.gov.uk/news/2025-news…
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⚠️♻️Safely dispose of batteries and electrical products through your local recycling centre to protect yourself and the environment. Learn how to responsibly discard batteries and prevent potential hazards: ow.ly/PWU850W5tir #BatterySafety #ElectricalSafetyFirst

⚠️♻️Safely dispose of batteries and electrical products through your local recycling centre to protect yourself and the environment. Learn how to responsibly discard batteries and prevent potential hazards: ow.ly/PWU850W5tir #BatterySafety #ElectricalSafetyFirst
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Heading to Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) 2025 Consumer Affairs Conference? Come find us at Stand 47 at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool, 17 - 19 June! 🎯 It’s the must-attend event for trading standards and regulatory professionals across the UK. #CTSIConference #CTSI2025 #TradingStandards

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💡 Invested in new electrical equipment for your outdoor project? ⚠️Remember to register your product to stay up to date with any recall notices. It only takes a few minutes. Find out more on how to register your product: ow.ly/klXh50QxWj9 #ProductRegistration #HomeSafety

💡 Invested in new electrical equipment for your outdoor project? 

⚠️Remember to register your product to stay up to date with any recall notices. It only takes a few minutes. Find out more on how to register your product: ow.ly/klXh50QxWj9 #ProductRegistration #HomeSafety
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These UPP battery models pose a fire risk due to faulty heat sensors & poor connections. Check yours: 🔺 Model: U004 or U004-1 🔺 Triangular, ‘UPPBATTERY’ label 🔺 Black sticker If you own one, stop using it now. 👉 ow.ly/Ot9t50VRSeq #EbikeFireRisk

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💡 From idea to impact! Could your idea or project be next? 🏆 Enter the #SafetyInnovationAward and let your vision take centre stage. Apply now: electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/award

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Stay safe with these simple checks!⚡🏠 ✅ Make sure your fuse box has RCD protection. ✅ Check plugs, sockets, and light fittings for any damage. ✅ Keep anything flammable away from your fuse box. More tips: electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/visualchecks #ElectricalSafetyFirst #HomeSafety

Stay safe with these simple checks!⚡🏠

✅ Make sure your fuse box has RCD protection.
✅ Check plugs, sockets, and light fittings for any damage.
✅ Keep anything flammable away from your fuse box.

More tips: electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/visualchecks
#ElectricalSafetyFirst #HomeSafety
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Today marks 8 years since the Grenfell Tower fire - a tragedy that claimed 72 lives and changed countless more. In this video, our chief executive, Lesley Rudd, shares our statement.

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⚠️ ☀️With the UK heatwave on its way, don't be tempted to follow these #HeatwaveHacks. Our product safety expert, Giuseppe Capanna, shares why this particular hack can put you at serious risk...👇 Find our top tips for fan safety: ow.ly/SgLn50SpNet