Safety Standards & Regulations for Insulated Tools in the UK: The 2026 Compliance Guide In summary: What are the UK requirements for insulated tools? In the UK, insulated hand tools must comply with BS EN IEC 60900, ensuring protection up to a 1,000V AC / 1,500V DC Rating. Under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 […]
How to Inspect & Maintain Insulated Tools for Long Life (and Safety) When working on the UK’s electrical network, your hand tools are an essential piece of safety equipment. At Insulated Hand Tools, we’ve spent the last 44 years supplying high-end, ISO 60900 certified gear to the DNO sector and electrical subcontractors. We know that […]
5 Signs Your Insulated Tools Are Unsafe: When to Replace When you’re working live, you rely on your tools to be the primary barrier between you and a fatal shock. If that barrier is compromised, the tool isn’t just useless. It is dangerous too. Knowing exactly when a tool has passed its best is vital. […]
The Professional’s Guide to 1000V Insulated Hand Tools Choosing the right insulated hand tools isn’t just about ticking a compliance box. It’s about trusting the kit in your bag when you are working on live installations. Whether you are an apprentice building your first kit or a seasoned pro replacing worn-out gear, the technical specs […]
More Than Just a Coating: Decoding VDE & IEC 60900 for Insulated Tool Safety When you pick up an insulated hand tool, you’re placing your trust – and potentially your life – in its protective capabilities. You’ll often see markings like “1000V,” “IEC 60900,” and the distinctive “VDE” symbol. But what do these stamps of […]
