Electricity can, and does, kill. A voltage as low as 50 volts can stop the heart beating and prevent the person from breathing. As the safety of our clients is of paramount importance to us, we thought we would include some guidance from The Electrical Safety Council who for many years have been campaigning for better electrical safety. The following guides can be viewed by clicking on the relevant links. Significant improvements to electrical safety in the workplace and home have been made through the use of Residual Circuit Devices (RCD's). Click here for ESC's RCD fact sheet. RCD's are also a potential lifesaver when using equipment outdoors.

If you are thinking of installing downlighters or have any concerns over an installation you currently have, then this guide is well worth reading. How safe is your home is a 20 page leaflet explaining issues that relate to electrical safety in the home including advice and good practices. As unsafe electrical installations can result in fire we have also included this guide to fire safety. Renting a property can potentially pose a higher safety risk. This guide contains useful information for landlords and this one for tenants.