About me
Martyn Allen is the Technical Director at Electrical Safety First. He is responsible for leading the Charity’s technical team as an impartial centre of excellence on all matters relating to the safety of electrical installations and electrical products, including representing consumer safety interests on British, European and international committees.
Martyn’s experience in the electrical industry spans over 35 years. Having trained as an underground electrician with British Coal, he spent 16 years in engineering risk management with Royal & SunAlliance Insurance before joining the Electrical Safety Council in 2006 – the forerunner to Electrical Safety First. Martyn has a passion for advocating how new technology can improve consumer safety, and ensuring that safety of products and competence of installers is a primary consideration.
