AEI Cables warns that safety must be the priority

Specialist cable supplier AEI Cables is warning that quality and safety must still be the priority for the supply chain during the current challenging economic environment. The company is highlighting the need for the use of Category 3 fire performance cables which are designed to withstand heat and flames for up to 120 minutes, helping […]

Feature – Bridging the gap in fire and CO safety

With regulations evolving and expectations rising, electrical contractors are under pressure to deliver alarm systems that go beyond compliance and provide genuine protection. Geraint Edwards from FireAngel explains how hybrid fire and carbon monoxide (CO) systems, combining mains-powered reliability with battery-powered flexibility, are raising safety standards across housing, while also supporting faster, more efficient installations. […]

Test before touch – it’s not just PEN faults!

In recent years, there has been increasing concern in the industry regarding PEN faults – a specific type of network fault with potentially lethal consequences. While the rise in PEN faults is being acknowledged and investigated, it’s important to note that these are not the only way that hazardous situations, including Touch Voltage and Diverted […]

The new BS 5839-1:2025 standard explained

Jake Green, Head of Technical Engagement with Scolmore Group, looks in detail at a number of key changes in the recently published updated BS 5839-1: 2025 standard. As with the introduction of all British Standards, other than for BS 7671, the old standard is superseded on the same date as the new one is published. […]

Staying alert to safe isolation processes

A number of sources working across the electrical industry report that injuries caused by electrical accidents are still all too prevalent. Ensuring electrical equipment and circuits are dead is vital when it comes to the safeguarding of people and assets. A robust safe isolation procedure is essential for helping to reduce the number of electricity-related […]

Schneider, E.ON sign long-term switchgear agreement

Schneider Electric, a company concerned with the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced the signing of a long-term framework agreement with E.ON, one of Europe’s largest energy companies. This partnership, according to Schneider Electric, “marks a step forward in the deployment of sustainable and digital-ready energy infrastructure across Europe.” Schneider Electric will […]

BG launches smoke & heat combo alarm

British General (BG), a reliable safety solutions company, has introduced the Combination Smoke & Heat Alarm, a purpose-built device designed to protect homes in critical areas such as attics and lofts, especially where PV inverters are installed. Developed with installer convenience and designed for end-user peace of mind, this alarm offers dual detection and advanced […]

‘More than 2,000 premises a year breaching fire regulations’

Thorlux, a manufacturer of commercial, industrial, and emergency lighting equipment, is warning that more than 2,000 premises a year are breaching fire regulations following an analysis of data from the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC). The figure was released as the company launched its latest generation of Firefly, an emergency lighting range designed to support […]

Werner warns trade professionals not to take shortcuts

Werner, a manufacturer of ladders and access equipment, is calling on employers to bolster safety measures at work after new figures revealed 124 people were killed in workplace incidents during 2024/25. Of those, 35 resulted from a fall at height – accounting for more than a quarter of all worker deaths. “Whilst this represented a […]

Adra adopts Aico’s Connected Home Solution

Aico, a manufacturer of residential fire and carbon monoxide detection products, has announced that Adra has chosen to implement its Connected Home Solution to support the monitoring and management of properties participating in the Optimised Retrofit Programme (ORP) this year. Aico’s Connected Home Solution provides real-time data on indoor environmental conditions, monitoring temperature, humidity, and […]