Date: May 29, 2025 Categories: Tools & Equipment, Product Insights, Electrical Safety, Best Practices Introduction In our previous discussions, we’ve emphasised the critical importance of VDE/IEC 60900 certification as your baseline assurance of an insulated tool’s safety. But what lies beneath that certification, and what makes some tools stand out even further? What engineering and […]
More Than Just a Coating: Decoding VDE & IEC 60900 for Insulated Tool Safety Date: May 15, 2025 Introduction 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 “VDE” symbol. But what […]
Keep Your Shield Up: Essential Care & Maintenance for Insulated Tools Date: May 7, 2025 Introduction Insulated hand tools are more than just implements for a task; they are a critical line of defence, your personal “shield” when working on or near energised electrical equipment. While choosing high-quality, VDE/IEC 60900 certified tools is the first […]
Not All Handles are Created Equal: Choosing the Right Insulated Tool for the Job Date: May 2, 2025 Introduction In our previous post, we discussed the fundamental importance of electrical safety practices. A cornerstone of working safely around potentially live circuits is using the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and chief among these for electricians […]
