A survey by the Electrical Safety Council has raised some frightening statistics about electrical safety in the home. This independent body has stated that ‘millions of people in the UK are risking death or injury because of their ignorance about household electricity’.

On the basis of the survey’s findings, the Electrical Safety Council estimates that more than 12 million people a year in the UK could be knowingly using faulty plugs or sockets, and 1.5 million may ignore burning smells coming from an appliance or socket.

The survey also suggested people used faulty plugs or sockets and tried to mend devices which were still plugged in.

Each week on average, at least one person dies from household electrical accidents, and annually 350,000 people are injured, the Electrical Safety Council has said.

In response to this article, Wensum Valley Services encourages everyone to visit the Electrical Safety Council website for help with electrical safety in the home and please never hesitate to contact us for assistance on any electrical matter in your home. Wensum Valley Services will always put your safety first.