Electrical Safety First

Button batteries may be tiny - but the risks are huge.

We're supporting the Child Accident Prevention Trust for to remind parents and carers that these batteries are found in many toys, gadgets and remotes. If a child swallows one, it can be fatal.

✔️ Look around your home for button batteries - found in toys, remotes, gadgets and any spares
✔️ Store spare and used batteries safely and out of reach of children
✔️ Dispose of used or “flat” batteries straight away. Even “flat” ones can still cause serious harm.
✔️ Check that battery compartments are secure and that no batteries have fallen out.
Find more advice from CAPT: https://ow.ly/9auC50Z7EBM

⚡ Prioritise your child's safety with these top tips for staying safe around electricity. Find Child Accident Prevention Trust's top tips below and explore our resources to help educate young children on electrical safety: https://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/guidance/advice-for-you/advice-for-parents/ We're pleased to support the Child Accident Prevention Trust's annual campaign.

It's been one year since the UK's disposable v**e ban, but the problem hasn't gone away. More than 2 million v**es were incorrectly discarded across just four Biffa sites between June 2025 and March 2026.

⚠️ Over 6,500 v**es still end up in processing sites every day. Seriously damaging to the environment. But also, increasing the risk for workers at waste centres. Employees are exposed to such risk due to the lithium-ion batteries inside these v**es that can cause extremely ferocious fires if crushed or damaged. 🔥

Our survey of 1,000 UK v**ers also revealed that 59% admit they've thrown throw a v**e into household waste or recycling bins in the past year: https://ow.ly/q9wi50Z67in

Of those who admitted to disposing of their v**e in household waste or recycling bins, two thirds said they have been doing this once a week or more. On top of that, 71% of those who had put v**es in household recycling bins admitted doing the same, suggesting the true number of v**es entering the waste system could be in the millions each week.

Safe disposal isn't complicated. But before you bin your v**e, stop and think. Share this message:

🔋 Don't bin the battery in the general waste.

♻️ Recycle your v**es safely through dedicated collection points, such as a retailer drop-off that are taking used v**es or your local recycling point.

👉 Read the full story, featuring more advice from our product safety expert, Giuseppe Capanna: https://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/media-centre/press-releases/2026/06/millions-of-v**es-still-plaguing-the-waste-system-one-year-on-from-disposable-v**e-ban/

Time to declutter and refresh your space. But don't forget about the safety of your electrical items – watch out for damage like frayed cables or burnt plugs! ♻️🔋 Remember to recycle batteries responsibly to protect yourself, others and the environment. Learn more about safe disposal: https://ow.ly/4OvS50QJPnh

Interactive exhibit in Bristol teaches children life-saving fire safety skills A new 'house of hazards' is open in Bristol to raise awareness about the...

Today, our team is in Bristol, proudly supporting Lifeskills with an immersive experience helping young people understand the dangers of electrical hazards, particularly everyday devices powered by lithium-ion batteries, which can become dangerous if used incorrectly.⚡🏠

The 'House of Hazards' features powerful real-life scenarios, including a mocked up e-scooter battery igniting and the aftermath of a bedroom blaze caused by a phone left charging on a bed.

With lithium-ion battery fires linked to e-bikes and e-scooters continuing to rise across the UK, education and awareness have never been more important. Well done to Lifeskills for raising awareness and educating the next generation 👏