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Preview - Electrical Product Safety Conference
A focus on consumer safety, innovations, and new technology. A
s innovation and new technology takes us ever closer to an all-electric future, it has never been more
important to scrutinise the safety and lifespan of electrical products.
Sustainability is key to achieving the UK’s ambitious net zero emissions targets, and there is much debate around how innovative electrical products should be developed and tested. Now in its 15th year, Electrical Safety First’s annual Electrical Product Safety Conference is on Thursday 16 November at Church House in London. Sponsored by Connected Innovations, it brings together experts and leaders from across industry to explore critical issues, off er solutions, and share insights.
The conference explores major themes and trends impacting consumer safety and tackles emerging issues to ensure electrical products are developed to the highest standards – from conception, through manufacture and production to sale.
Examining the latest advancements and innovations in electrical safety and consumer goods, this prestigious event attracts a wide range of delegates from government departments to manufacturers, retailers, importers, lawyers, and test houses.
Taking a wide-lens approach means attendees can hear about the most important emerging issues of the time before drilling down into detail with experts drawn from across the fi eld to fi nd out how these aff ect industry and consumers in real life. Through a mix of informative presentations and panel sessions the event provides the perfect opportunity for learning and, more importantly, for the sharing of thoughts between like-minded professionals.
Critical topics up for discussion this year include: •
Safety in design – how to ensure safety from the outset of product design, from inclusivity,
“Bringing together experts and leaders from across industry to explore critical issues, off er solutions, and share insights.”
repairability and interoperability to conformity and standards.
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Taking a product to market – legal responsibilities, due diligence, risk assessments, testing, and controversies over normal use and foreseeable misuse.
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On the market – incidents, traceability, supply chain issues, second–life products, handling service and repair, and the need for global regulation.
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End of life versus extended life – longer lifecycles must be balanced against risks in repair and extended life. Technology and safety innovations, and their legal implications.
Major speakers confi rmed so far include: •
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Kevin Hollinrake MP, Minister for Enterprise, Markets and Small Business
Katie Prescott, technology business editor at The Times
Abdul Choudhury, senior policy advisor
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for Energy Technology and Innovation, Department for Transport
Lesley Rudd, CEO, Electrical Safety First
Sarah Smith, OBE, deputy chief executive, Offi ce for Product Safety and Standards, Department for Business and Trade.
Lesley Rudd, CEO of Electrical Safety First, commented: “Our annual conference is the fi rst event I put in my diary each year and one I look forward to eagerly. It has insightful speakers who are dedicated to sharing best practice and improving the future of the electrical product sector and, of course, for users of electrical goods. It is an excellent opportunity to learn, to network with industry professionals, decision-makers, and business leaders, to share ideas and to create new ideas.”
Electrical Safety First is the leading UK charity dedicated to reducing deaths and injuries caused by electricity in UK homes. www.electricalsafetyfi
rst.org.uk/conference
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