Electrical Safety First

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UK’s free electrical safety advice go-to, a charity dedicated to preventing deaths and injuries caused by electricity.

[Electrical Safety First @ElecSafetyFirst]

Most of us expect the products we buy online to be safe.

⚠️ But with e-bikes and batteries, it’s not always that straightforward.

There’s a lot happening behind the scenes to ensure that these products are safe.📽️ Watch the documentary now: https://t.co/5ZxkyDRPV1

[Electrical Safety First @ElecSafetyFirst]

Our documentary explores the conversations around awareness and education and the importance of regulation and enforcement in the UK: https://t.co/Xkyix2KFWg

An important watch for industry professionals and anyone interested in the future of e-bike safety.

[Electrical Safety First @ElecSafetyFirst]

E-bikes are helping more people travel more affordably and efficiently.🚴⚡But as their popularity grows, so does the importance of understanding battery safety. @londonfire firefighters recount attending a residential fire later confirmed to have started from an e-bike battery.

[Electrical Safety First @ElecSafetyFirst]

It's #ChildSafetyWeek! We're pleased to support @CAPTcharity campaign. Prioritise your child's safety with their top tips for staying safe around electricity. ⚡Explore our resources to help educate young children on electrical safety: https://t.co/E7iraFe9vU #ChildSafety

[Child Accident Prevention Trust - CAPT Charity @CAPTcharity]

Young children are more likely to have a bad accident at home than anywhere else. But, once you know what to look out for, it’s easy to keep your child safe.

Please support #ChildSafetyWeek by sharing our safety messages.

👉 https://t.co/ygsQKHexQo

#ChildSafety #ChildHealth

[Electrical Safety First @ElecSafetyFirst]

Safe disposal isn't complicated. But before you bin your vape, stop and think. Share this message:
🔋#DontBinTheBattery in the general waste.

👉Read the full story, featuring more advice from our product safety expert, Giuseppe Capanna: https://t.co/ydXS2SentD

[Electrical Safety First @ElecSafetyFirst]

It's been one year since the UK's disposable vape ban, but the problem hasn't gone away. More than 2 million vapes were incorrectly discarded across just four @Biffa sites between June 2025 and March 2026.👇
#VapeBan #DisposableVapes #LithiumIonBatteries #DontBinTheBattery

[Electrical Safety First @ElecSafetyFirst]

⚠️6,500+ vapes still end up in processing sites every day. Damaging to the environment and increasing the risk for workers at waste centres. Employees are exposed to such risk due to the lithium-ion batteries inside the vapes that can cause extremely ferocious fires if damaged.

[Electrical Safety First @ElecSafetyFirst]

Don't forget about the safety of your electrical items – watch out for damage like frayed cables or burnt plugs! 🔋 Recycle batteries responsibly to protect yourself, others and the environment. Learn more about safe disposal: https://t.co/xBM8Y6yEf9 #DisposeSafely

[ElecSafetyPro @ElecSafetyPro]

Staying ahead of product safety regulation isn’t getting easier.

Join hundreds of consumer organisations, manufacturers and government departments on 26 November as we explore how organisations are identifying and managing high-risk products. https://t.co/QjjGmvTdiM

[Electrical Safety First @ElecSafetyFirst]

With lithium-ion battery fires linked to e-bikes and e-scooters continuing to rise across the UK, education and awareness have never been more important.

Well done to @BristolLS for raising awareness and educating the next generation. 👏

[Electrical Safety First @ElecSafetyFirst]

Today, our team is in Bristol, proudly supporting @BristolLS with an immersive experience helping young people understand the dangers of electrical hazards.⚡🏠

#ElectricalSafety #ElectricalSafetyFund

[Electrical Safety First @ElecSafetyFirst]

The 'House of Hazards' features powerful real-life scenarios, including a mocked up e-scooter battery igniting and the aftermath of a bedroom blaze caused by a phone left charging on a bed. #LithiumIonBatteries #FireSafety

[Electrical Safety First @ElecSafetyFirst]

Watch the full documentary, featuring the voices of @LondonFire and more: https://t.co/Rj0FzBrnpc

Learn more about our #BatteryBreakdown campaign: https://t.co/0nDZ2eGfqQ

[Electrical Safety First @ElecSafetyFirst]

We’re proud to have support from organisations working in fire safety, protection and prevention, including fire and rescue services across the country, as part of the #BatteryBreakdown campaign.

[Electrical Safety First @ElecSafetyFirst]

The fire services' frontline experience responding to these fires, alongside the growing national incident data and evidence, reinforces the need for stronger product safety measures, including independent third-party certification of e-bikes batteries: https://t.co/Rj0FzBrnpc

[Electrical Safety First @ElecSafetyFirst]

🚨 Attending the @CTSI_UK Conference on Tuesday 9 June?

Join Wayne and speakers from @WhichUK, @CTSI_UK, @AmazonUK and @BTHA for the session related to the PRAM Act. Learn more: https://t.co/A4WogMaGhy
#CTSI2026 #ProductRegulation #ConsumerProtection

[Electrical Safety First @ElecSafetyFirst]

☀️ Tips for staying cool during scorching temperatures: https://t.co/mvKwuU0svT ⚠️

Beat the heat but don't be tempted by these dangerous hacks. Our product safety expert, Giuseppe Capanna, shares why this particular hack can put you at serious risk👇

#FanSafety #HeatwaveHacks

[Electrical Safety First @ElecSafetyFirst]

🧒👨‍👩‍👧 @captcharity Child Safety Week is coming this June. But remember that keeping your family safe is a year-round commitment.

✅ Stay tuned for tips to help protect your little ones and create a safer home for everyone. Get involved: https://t.co/PCHIG7sFhR

#ChildSafetyWeek

[Electrical Safety First @ElecSafetyFirst]

As lithium-ion battery fires continue to rise, stronger safeguards and greater product assurance are essential to help protect consumers, homes and communities.

👉 Learn more about our #BatteryBreakdown campaign: https://t.co/tEKRDjzG67

[Electrical Safety First @ElecSafetyFirst]

Preventing devastating e-bike battery fires requires action from government, manufacturers, online marketplaces and the wider sector.

Thanks to the insurance sector for supporting the campaign, including calls for independent third-party certification of e-bike batteries.

[Electrical Safety First @ElecSafetyFirst]

Knowing what you’re buying, whether it meets proper safety standards, and if your battery and charger are compatible can make a difference.

New legislation could change how unsafe e-bike batteries enter the UK. Learn more and watch the full documentary: https://t.co/iBJIRpd2YT

[Electrical Safety First @ElecSafetyFirst]

"Are you concerned about the safety of e-bikes?"🚴⚡We asked the public… Most of us expect the products we buy online to be safe.

But with e-bikes and batteries, it’s not always that straightforward.