newsFencing contractor fined after employee suffers electric shock
A FENCING contractor in Liverpool has been fined after an employee suffered an electric shock and burns as a result of striking a live underground cable.
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newsCCTV captures tree surgeon’s overhead powerline shock
CCTV SHOWS the dramatic moment a tree surgeon suffered a powerful electric shock from an overhead powerline while carrying out maintenance to hedges on a busy road near Royal Wootton Bassett.
articleKeeping safety uniform
DAVID WARD explains why uniform design and fabric choice should be on the agenda for improved health and safety compliance in 2026
productTerminal blocks optimised for practical use
AS THE inventor of secure electrical connection technology in 1910, Wieland Electric has been a reliable partner for industry and buildings for over a century. With the new ‘selos NEW GENERATION’ terminal block series, Wieland is now launching a forward-looking portfolio that meets the increasing demands of switch cabinet construction.
productWhy regular EICRs are essential for workplace safety
ELECTRICAL SAFETY is one of the most overlooked aspects of workplace compliance, yet it remains a leading cause of commercial fires, equipment failures, and avoidable accidents across the UK.
articleSwitched on to safety
Safety around the electrical infrastructure within a building, and the equipment contained within it, is paramount – and not only for engineers, installers and contractors working or repairing the systems, but all others on the premises, explains Steve Dunning.
productNew handheld Portable Appliance Testers launched
MARTINDALE ELECTRIC has unveiled two brand new handheld Portable Appliance Testers (PAT) with the launch of the HPAT550 and HPAT650.
articleDefusing danger
Ian Thorp provides an insight into how you can achieve electrical safety in the workplace.
productPioneering protection in electrified industries
GORE-TEX PYRAD product technology offers bespoke protection for workers in electrified industries.
newsCosmetics firm charged following electrical failings
A COSMETICS company in Yorkshire has been fined more than £50,000 after an inspection by Britain’s workplace regulator uncovered serious electrical failings.
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