Focusing on the evolution of product safety during a time of rapid change, Electrical Safety First\u2019s 12th annual product safety conference – A Sustainable Future – highlighted how today\u2019s products must not only be safe to use but also cyber-secure and sustainable.<\/p>\n
Hosted over two mornings, the first part of the conference reviewed the relationships between sustainable products, the product lifecycle and the circular economy.<\/p>\n
In a Covid-enhanced awareness of the climate crisis, governments are increasingly interested in the circular economy, which emphasises sustainability and safety in the product lifecycle. This was the theme of the keynote speech by Libby Peake, Head of Resource Policy, Green Alliance, the environmental think tank and charity. Other speakers included Paul Scully, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, and Graham Russell, CEO of the Office for Product Safety and Standards.<\/p>\n
Day two focussed on creative products and emerging tech, exploring the potential \u2018standards gap\u2019 for new products, and security and safety issues arising from a smart home. One highlight of the final day, however, was the announcement of the winner of Electrical Safety First\u2019s Safety Innovation Award \u2013 the E-Bulb from JOB. Described as the smallest fire extinguisher in the world, its unique device-integrated fire protection means that a fire can be stopped at source, within the product itself, before it becomes visible \u2013 or spreads.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur objective in establishing this award was to recognise those who place safety at the heart of product development\u201d, explains Lesley Rudd, CEO of Electrical Safety First. \u201cAdditionally \u2013 and of particular importance during this time of unprecedented change \u2013 we wanted to encourage sustainability and innovation. All these qualities are clearly shown by this year\u2019s worthy winner, which offers a clear opportunity to improve product safety and reduce domestic electrical fires. We warmly congratulate JOB on receiving this award\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cWinning the Safety Innovation Award is a proud moment for the entire team at JOB\u201d, explains Bodo M\u00fcller, JOB Group CEO and inventor of the E-Bulb. \u201cLike Electrical Safety First, we are dedicated to protecting people from the dangers of fire and this award recognises the role our innovative E-Bulb can play in reducing electrical fires. It was also a great pleasure to join the Charity\u2019s Product Safety Conference and have the opportunity to exchange ideas with experts from across the industry.”<\/p>\n
Attracting over 200 people, this high profile conference brought together representatives from throughout the electrical retail supply chain, and beyond. Delegates ranged from government departments, manufacturers, retailers and importers, to lawyers, test houses and fire and rescue services – as well as Trading Standards and safety professionals.<\/p>\n
Electrical Safety would like to thank the Office for Product Safety and Standards for its support and the conference sponsors: Intertek, Schneider Electric , UL and Whirlpool Corporation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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