An HSE investigation found that Natural Power Services Limited failed to ensure switching procedures were followed and had no formal process for approving changes. As a result, part of the system stayed energised during the work. 

The contractor had previously carried out electrical work at the property. Although the firm has agreed to the settlement, the payment was made without any admission of liability.

CK’s Kasp brand has launched a comprehensive lockout kit designed to make safe isolation straightforward and reliable. The pack includes two brass padlocks, MCB and pin-out lockouts, a lock-off hasp, a danger tag and marker, all stored in a durable red pouch. A simplified MCB Lockout Kit is also available for single-circuit work, offering essential isolation tools in one compact pack.

Oxford Safety Components has introduced the CoverSafe Spark, a lightweight GRP crawl board designed to prevent falls when working in lofts and other fragile-ceiling environments. The GRP construction delivers exceptional strength while remaining easy to handle. The board provides a stable working platform and a reliable fall-protection system, offering electricians and installers a safer way to navigate loft spaces.

An electrician in Arizona has been praised after saving a bear that climbed a power pole and was at serious risk of electrocution. Werner Neubauer quickly had the cables de-energised, then carefully helped the bear descend using a stick. The animal eventually dropped safely and ran off unharmed. His wife, Tina, captured the moment on her phone, turning a tense incident into a brilliant example of calm thinking and safe action.