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- Man electrocuted attempting to repair washing machine
April 2009 - Gas Safe Register replaces CORGI register
April 2009 - Improving consumer information in the Home Information Pack
April 2009 - Upkeep
April 2009 - Terrier hailed as a house fire hero
April 2009 - More potentially dangerous travel adaptors discovered
April 2009 - Products put to the test …
April 2009 - Electrical Safety Council leads global debate on electrical product safety
January 2009 - New leaflet for rented accommodation
January 2009 - Planning rules for home extensions relaxed
January 2009 - Educational play
January 2009 - Consumer Attitudes & Awareness
January 2009 - Improving Consumer Information in the Home Information Pack
January 2009 - Electrical Installations and their impact on fire performance
December 2008 - NHIC Awards 2008
December 2008 - True cost of a 99p charger. Buckinghamshire Trading Standards film
December 2008 - Electrical safety poster design competition 2008
October 2008 - Why do earthing and bonding need to be checked
October 2008 - Update on the feasibility of re-establishing the UK-wide injury database
October 2008 - Scottish Government Consults on ‘Trusted Trader’ Scheme
October 2008 - Trading Standards Survey finds dangerous electrical goods
October 2008 - Electric Blanket Safety Campaign 2008
September 2008 - Hard-hitting fire safety campaign launched
August 2008 - Electrical Product Safety Conference 2008 – An event not to be missed!
July 2008 - Solar-Powered Homes Get Government Go-Ahead
July 2008 - Council makes learning fun for kids
July 2008 - National Home Improvement Council Awards 2008
July 2008 - Shake-up of building control system
July 2008 - Conversion plugs for foreign appliances
July 2008 - View Our Television Advert
June 2008 - ESC Television Trailer
June 2008 - Asbestos
April 2008 - Good news for consumers as charities propose merger
January 2008 - NHIC Awards 2007
January 2008 - Electrical Safety Educational Fun Pack For Schools
January 2008 - Product Safety - MPs Listen To The Council's Concerns
January 2008 - Home Information Packs
January 2008 - Safety at Christmas
October 2007 - Flood Damage and Electrical Safety
October 2007 - Travel Adaptor Testing Continued...
October 2007 - More Part P Prosecutions
October 2007 - Grants for Electrical Installation Safety Improvements
October 2007 - Home Information Pack update
October 2007 - Electricity safety abroad
July 2007 - Travel Adaptor Testing
July 2007 - 'Shocking' report from the european commission
June 2007 - NHIC - Calls for Entries
May 2007 - Schools Awareness Campaign
January 2007 - Making an Impact
December 2006 - RoSPA Home Safety Congress
December 2006 - The National Home Improvement Council Awards 2006
December 2006 - Official Launch of the Electrical Safety Council
April 2006 - Home Information Pack update
April 2006 - RCD Reliability Investigation
April 2006
Consumer Press Release archive
- Bright Young Sparks Learn About Electrical Safety
December 2008 - Be Sparky Savvy
December 2008 - Scots urged to avoid ‘Housebling’ hazards for a safe Christmas
December 2008 - Avoid ‘Housebling’ hazards for a safe Christmas
December 2008 - Are you a closet electric blanket owner?
November 2008 - Fall Back Into Electrical Safety
October 2008 - Get electric blankets checked before winter
September 2008 - Beware of buying dodgy electrical souvenirs this summer
July 2008 - Children’s bedrooms an electrical danger zone
June 2008 - Birmingham girl is top draw in national poster competition
June 2008 - Bexleyheath girl is top draw in national poster competition
June 2008 - Peeblesshire lad is top draw in national poster competition
June 2008 - Ilkley girl is top draw in national poster competition
June 2008 - Bridgend pupils are top draw in national poster competition
June 2008 - Wise up in the garden this Spring
May 2008 - BE SPARKY SAVVY (and avoid the rogues) says the Electrical Safety Council
April 2008 - Spring forward into electrical safety
March 2008 - Electric blanket safety advice
March 2008 - Electrical Safety Council makes learning fun
January 2008 - Safety tips for travellers
January 2008 - Immersion heater advice from the Electrical Safety Council
January 2008 - Check your electric blanket before bedding down for winter
December 2007 - Protect against electrical dangers when the clocks change
October 2007 - Age Concern and The Electrical Safety Council pull the plug on unsafe electric blankets
September 2007 - Don’t Have A DIY disaster
August 2007 - Don’t take electricity light-ly this Christmas
August 2007 - House Buyer Beware: Illegal Electrics In Hundreds Of Homes
July 2007 - Flood Damage and Electrical Safety – Essential Advice
July 2007 - Keeping children safe from the hidden danger in our homes
July 2007 - Faulty electrics spell death traps in homes
June 2007 - Protect your family and home
April 2007 - Electrical safety in the home and garden
February 2007 - Electrical Safety Council ignites kitchen safety this Christmas
December 2006 - Electrical Safety Council backs supermarket safety sweep
November 2006 - Britain's unsafe electrics could put an end to festive fun
November 2006 - Electrical safety tips for winter from new consumer body
November 2006 - Electrical Safety Council's home hazards leaflet launched
November 2006 - Home for the holidays - don't let the kids blow up the house
September 2006 - Campaign launched to include electrical safety in Home Information Packs
July 2006 - Don't dabble with danger in the garden
July 2006 - Boys and their DIY toys - are they a safe present for Father's Day?
June 2006 - How safe is your house?
April 2006
Industry Press Release archive
- Electrical Safety Council plugs in to Scotland
November 2008 - New Guidance for Hot Topic
October 2008 - The Electrical Safety Council Leads Global Debate on Product Safety
October 2008 - ESC Backs Industry Charter
October 2008 - Promoting Electrical Excellence
May 2008 - New Forum Provides 17th Edition Guidance
April 2008 - Charity announces International Electrical Product Safety Conference
April 2008 - Rigorous approach to hot water system safety needed says ESC
February 2008 - Home-tek support for Electrical Safety Council’s work
February 2008 - RCDs put to the test
October 2007 - The CORGI Trust and The Electrical Safety Council announce talks underway over possible merger of charitable arms
October 2007 - Electrical Safety Council meet MPs at Labour Party Conference
October 2007 - Electrical Safety Council teams up with CLM Ltd
October 2007 - Electrical Safety Council calls for sparkies throughout the UK
July 2007 - ESC welcomes Part P Prosecution
July 2007 - Electrical Times August edition immigrant workers article
July 2007 - Cannock Chase Council - Setting High Standards
March 2007 - Electrical Safety Council agrees partnership with Voltimum
March 2007 - Polish advice for construction workers
February 2007 - New head for Electrical Safety Council
January 2007 - Electrical Safety Council sparks safety on construction sites
November 2006 - Electrical Safety Council sponsors RoSPA Congress
November 2006 - Electrical Safety Council launches at House of Commons
April 2006 - Electrical Safety Council applauds first prosecution under new electrical safety law
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