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Links:
Investigating Electrical Appliance Fires : A great article on
some of the ways that fires can originate from electrical appliances, written by Tony Cafe @ T.C. Forensic Ltd
www.tcforensic.com.au/docs/article8.html
UK Trading Standards Advice on the sale of second hand electrical equipment www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/
UK Fire Prevention: Electrical Safety, Plugs and Cables
www.firekills.gov.uk/electrical/03.htm
UK Health and Safety Executive Electrical Safety Guidance notes on the following:
1. Maintaining portable electrical equipment in offices and other low-risk environments
2. Maintaining portable electrical equipment in hotels and tourist accommodation
www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/elecindx.htm
Electric blankets cause more than 500 fires a year!
http://campaigns.direct.gov.uk/firekills/
For manufacturers of electrical equipment who require ASTA Safety Certification:
www.astacertification.com
For PAT Testing Labels & Stickers
www.pat-test-labels.co.uk
Warning about UK Electrical Wall Socket Covers
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