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Unsafe hoverboards are destroyed Unsafe hoverboards are destroyed
Unsafe hoverboards are destroyed

In the latest story of imported hoverboards that have failed safety checks, a UK trading standards office has destroyed dozens of the devices prevent them ever harming members of ...

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...

Special Offer On Seaward Safety Testers For The Hire Sector Special Offer On Seaward Safety Testers For The Hire Sector
Special Offer On Seaward Safety Testers For The Hire Sector

We have launched a special sales promotion on our market leading range of dedicated electrical safety testers for the tool hire, service and repair industries. Until the end of M...

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...

Solar Latest News Round-Up Issue 54 Solar Latest News Round-Up Issue 54
Solar Latest News Round-Up Issue 54

This issue covers: Healthy project pipeline for future global solar Installers guide to solar PV energy storage Positive outlook for solar PV in USA is confirmed India break...

Compliance & Precision News Round-Up - Issue 53 Compliance & Precision News Round-Up - Issue 53
Compliance & Precision News Round-Up - Issue 53

This issue covers: Changes to EU product safety regulations? Making light work of standards compliance Apprenticeship proposed for appliance service engineers LIA’s new lab...

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. ...

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