Mike Clark of the Electrical Safety Council said without a law change tenants must ask landlords about tests.

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There has been a rise in fires caused by the misuse of appliances in the home, according to the Electrical Safety Council.

BBC: 'Blunder' fires increasing say Electrical Safety Council

But Steven Curtler, product safety manager at the Electrical Safety Council (ESC), said Catherine's case highlights how current guidelines for manufacturers are not good enough.

BBC: Safety experts call for new guidelines on appliances

The death of a young mother who was electrocuted in the bath of her rented home in Cornwall is highlighting a drive to improve electrical safety.

BBC: Pettigrew Cottage, Porthscatho

There are high chairs to be set up, electrical outlets to safety proof, and formula to buy in bulk.

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In his Google blog post, Mr Thrun - professor of computer science and electrical engineering at Stanford University - insisted that safety was the "first priority" in the project.

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It says that three quarters of those surveyed said they had performed at least one "safety blunder" or misuse of an electrical appliance.

BBC: 'Blunder' fires increasing say Electrical Safety Council

Boeing said the fire appeared unrelated to previous problems involving 787 electrical power systems and that it was cooperating with the safety board.

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In May, auto industry officials and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Energy Department discussed potential dangers faced by first responders from electrical charges produced by hybrid and electric cars.

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