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How changes to BS 9251:2021 could save lives

Kate Aldridge explains how recent changes to BS 9251:2021, which make secondary power supplies mandatory, could quite literally save lives. 

UK Power Networks protects vital equipment with multilingual signage

UK Power Networks has started rolling out safety signage in multiple languages to ensure vital equipment remains protected.

How fire safety rules are changing in Scotland and should the UK follow?

Andy Greenhorn discusses the fire safety changes coming to Scotland and why the rest of the UK should adopt them. 

Unigloves delivers specialist electrical hand protection with launch of Sibille Safe range

The Sibille Safe electrical safety range from Unigloves delivers flexible dielectric protection from 500V to 36,000V.

ProGARM launches campaign to raise awareness of the dangers posed by arc flash

ProGARM is launching a new campaign to raise awareness of the dangers posed by arc flash, and it needs your help. 

What to consider when storing and handling lithium-ion batteries

Richard Poate, senior manager at TÜV SÜD, highlights the importance of safely storing and handling lithium-ion batteries.

How to safeguard the use of batteries for energy storage

James Mountain explores the current regulations and best practice informing how lithium-ion batteries are being used for energy storage.

Earth resistance testing: Why and how?

Effective earthing is essential for the safe operation of every electrical system and to ensure earthing is effective, testing is essential.

Evaluating your facility’s electrical infrastructure for regulatory compliance

More often than not a facility's internal criteria for its electrical infrastructure is not meeting strict regulations.

How new legislation is going to help the fire safety industry

How the use of IoT and AI technologies to create continuously upgradable networks will help ensure compliance with new legislation.

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