Residents in North Lanarkshire are being warned on the risks of not carrying out electrical safety checks at their properties.

The council are reminding tenants to allow appointed technicians to access their homes so wiring, devices and installations can be checked.

Around 10 people each year are killed in the UK, while around 750 are seriously injured in accidents involving defective electrical equipment.


Des Murray, Assistant Chief Executive, said: "We cannot stress enough the importance of ensuring your electrical devices are safe to use. The consequences of using older or faulty devices can be devastating.

"Faulty equipment should normally be replaced or repaired if possible and it is important to get your devices regularly checked to make sure they remain safe to use.

"If in doubt – throw them out. The risks just aren't worth taking. Risks are normally low, however poorly maintained products, aged wiring systems and overloaded circuits can be a dangerous combination."

(LM)