Electrical Fire Safety Week 2014 and EEESafe Hub Launch
Its Electrical Safety Week here in the UK and we just wanted to ensure that our readers are doubly aware of this campaign. Not only are households at risk of Appliance Product recalls, but there are many other dangers around the home that will be highlighted by many of our supporters sites. If…
EEESafe signs up to ESAP
We are proud to announce that following our invitation from WRAP, EEESafe has signed up to its ESAP Programme. The Electrical and Electronic Equipment Sustainability Action Plan (ESAP), is the collaborative framework for sharing evidence and implementing sector-wide actions to improve business efficiency and the sustainability of electrical and electronic products. WRAP has identified that televisions, laptop…
A Minister Listening in Scotland to EEESafe
We’re pleased to say that from our perspective, after a telephone call today, Scotland is leading the way in listening to the case we are presenting to Government. More than any other in the UK. they completely understand and officially engage with us on matters outlined below. There is no independent measure of competence…
Landlords can get help with fire risks
Electrical Product Recalls have long been a problem for Landlords. Many of them perhaps are not even aware they exist, but for the Fire Service, there isn’t any doubt as you can see from the this short video. In the short 45 Second clip, you’ll see the Chief Fire Officers Association highlighting the problem…
New Hotpoint EOS Dishwasher Recalls
Another Hotpoint/Indesit Recall has just been announced. This time if you have one of the 330,000 EOS Range of Dishwashers then you had better contact Hotpoint. If you own a Hotpoint dishwasher with the affected serial numbers then we advise you to take action. Hotpoint have identified that there is a low risk…
Scottish Government engaging with EEESafe
News just in that The Scottish Government agrees to engage EEESafe on preparing draft guidance under an amendment to the Housing Bill. They have noted our points on ensuring people carrying out Electrical Safety Checks have a need to demonstrate their competence. This is what our Competent Person EEESafe DAT scheme does. They…
Landlords – love your tenants
Recently, Argos announced that two different models of washing machines they had sold had become part of a Product Recall. This meant that anyone who had purchased these appliances were risking the potential of a home bursting into flames. To identify if you have one of the models, watch this short video. If you are a Landlord…