While curiosity is crucial in developing children, sometimes some things are better left unexplored. For a 2-year-old, electrical sockets are fascinating. A device affixed to the wall incites their ...

As people working from home amid the continuing coronavirus pandemic, many people might be placing themselves at unnecessary risk due to unsafe electrical setups and practices. Safety specialists have ...

Overloading plug sockets, daisy-chaining leads and charging devices on beds while working from home could lead to a rise in electrical fires, experts warn. Unsafe electrical set-ups can be putting ...

09:59, Tue, Mar 18, 2025 Updated: 10:00, Tue, Mar 18, 2025 Plug socket protectors are often branded as a vital safety tool for parents, especially those with young children, as they aim to protect ...

A dad's warning over the dangers of parents and carers using electrical socket covers has gone viral. Dad-of-five and electrician Steve Palmer says many parents are unaware of the risk they are ...

The South African Bureau of Standards has updated the general requirements for plug and socket systems, which will result in changes to electrical socket outlets and adaptors. A recent update to SANS ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Though it's far less of an issue today than it was in years past, it's still possible that you have (on at least one occasion) found yourself ...