The future of the electrical installation industry and low-carbon technologies was under the spotlight at Electrical Safety First's Electrical Installation Live event.
The sold-out event, now in its third year, brought together more than 180 manufacturers, trade associations, educators, government representatives and others to explore the UK's transition to net zero and the role of electrical safety.
Lesley Rudd, CEO of Electrical Safety First, highlighted how the industry has evolved over the past 40 years whilst stressing the enduring importance of electricians. She said: "Even as industries and technologies have evolved, electricians remain just as essential as ever. We're not just supporting electrification, we are at the heart of the industry, driving the UK's transition to safer, fully electrified homes on the path to net zero."
Markus Campbell-Savours MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Electrical Safety, delivered the opening keynote address and warned that electrical safety should not be treated as an afterthought in the rush to decarbonise.
He also highlighted the Product Regulation and Metrology Act, currently undergoing a consultation for secondary legislation. He said: "This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to modernise the product regulation regime and we can't waste it."
Held at the Institution of Engineering and Technology in London on Tuesday 28 April, the half-day event featured three main sessions exploring how skills, standards and innovation are keeping pace to deliver safe, future-ready installations.
The sold-out event, now in its third year, brought together more than 180 manufacturers, trade associations, educators, government representatives and others to explore the UK's transition to net zero and the role of electrical safety.
Lesley Rudd, CEO of Electrical Safety First, highlighted how the industry has evolved over the past 40 years whilst stressing the enduring importance of electricians. She said: "Even as industries and technologies have evolved, electricians remain just as essential as ever. We're not just supporting electrification, we are at the heart of the industry, driving the UK's transition to safer, fully electrified homes on the path to net zero."
Markus Campbell-Savours MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Electrical Safety, delivered the opening keynote address and warned that electrical safety should not be treated as an afterthought in the rush to decarbonise.
He also highlighted the Product Regulation and Metrology Act, currently undergoing a consultation for secondary legislation. He said: "This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to modernise the product regulation regime and we can't waste it."
Held at the Institution of Engineering and Technology in London on Tuesday 28 April, the half-day event featured three main sessions exploring how skills, standards and innovation are keeping pace to deliver safe, future-ready installations.
