Recent News
Date	Description	Department	Type
05.08.13	WESCO International and ESFI Bring National Electrical Safety Month to the Workplace Electrical Safety Guide Raises Awareness About Electrical Hazards in the Field	ESFI	Announcements
03.21.13	March 2013 Electrical Safety Extra Newsletter Available Now Catch up on all the latest ESFI news and activities with the March 2013 Edition of our Electrical Safety Extra e-newsletter.	ESFI	Announcements
03.20.13	Enjoy a Safe Start to Spring with Tips from ESFI Follow these tips as part of your spring cleaning ritual to ensure that your home is electrically safe.	Public	Press Release
03.20.13	ESFI Kicks Off National Electrical Safety Month Campaign 2013 campaign targets youngest and oldest populations; provides safety resources for the general public and workplace	Public	Press Release
03.19.13	ESFI Encourages “Electrical Safety for All Ages” During 2013 National Electrical Safety Month 2013 National Electrical Safety Month materials for the "Electrical Safety for All Ages" campaign are now available on ESFI’s website.	Public	Press Release
01.02.13	ESFI Urges the Public to Commit to Electrical Safety in 2013 ESFI provides helpful tips for establishing an electrically safe start to 2013.	ESFI	Press Release
01.02.13	ESFI Awarded Prestigious FP&S Grant from DHS/FEMA Grant to fund comprehensive campaign targeting most at risk populations for home fire deaths	ESFI	Announcements
01.02.13	ESFI Awarded Prestigious Fire Prevention & Safety Grant from the Department of Homeland Security, Fe Grant to fund comprehensive campaign targeting most at risk populations for home fire deaths	ESFI	Press Release
12.20.12	December 2012 Electrical Safety Extra Newsletter Available Now Catch up on all the latest ESFI news and activities with the December 2012 Edition of our Electrical Safety Extra e-newsletter.	ESFI	Announcements
12.20.12	ESFI Urges Families to Welcome Safety into Homes during Holiday Season Celebrations Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is providing tips and resources to help prevent the common hazards that occur while celebrating the holidays.	Holiday	Press Release
11.27.12	ESFI and NFPA Help Families Prepare for a Safe Holiday Season ESFI and NFPA are joining forces to urge the public to make safety a priority for all of their holiday celebrations and activities.	Holiday	Press Release
11.20.12	November 2012 Electrical Safety Extra Newsletter Available Now Catch up on all the latest ESFI news and activities with the November 2012 Edition of our Electrical Safety Extra e-newsletter.	ESFI	Announcements
11.15.12	ESFl Offers Resources to Help Make Safety a Tradition of the Holiday Season “ESFI’s Holiday Survival Guide" educates the public about preventing dangers commonly associated with the holiday season.	Holiday	Press Release
11.14.12	Holiday Electrical Safety Quiz Tests Critical Safety Knowledge Do you think you are properly equipped for a safe holiday season? Take this quiz to find out.	Holiday	Announcements
11.13.12	ESFI Honors John M. Grau with 2012 Outstanding Service Award ESFI has named John M. Grau, Chief Executive Officer for the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), as the 2012 recipient of the Foundation’s Outstanding Service Award in Honor of Harold Leviton.	ESFI	Press Release
10.10.12	ESFI Urges Families to Install AFCIs to Prevent Home Electrical Fires ESFI is providing important tips on how the public can prevent home electrical fires before they start. Central to this year’s effort is raising awareness about the importance of equipping homes with arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs).	Home	Press Release
10.05.12	ESFI Kicks Off Fire Prevention Week 2012 As part of its annual effort to increase public awareness and encourage a proactive approach to fire safety, ESFI is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote Fire Prevention Week 2012, taking place October 7-13, 2012.	Home	Press Release
09.26.12	ESFI Applauds Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker’s Commitment to Electrical Safety ESFI applauds action taken by Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker to preserve the arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI), ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI), and tamper resistant receptacle (TRR) requirements outlined in the state electrical code.	ESFI	News
08.22.12	August 2012 Edition of Electrical Safety Extra Now Available Find out about ESFI's latest news and activities in the August 2012 Edition of Electrical Safety Extra.	ESFI	Announcements
08.17.12	ESFI Awarded a FY2011 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant The Electrical Safety Foundation (ESFI) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a FY2011 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant from the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS/FEMA).	ESFI	Announcements
08.15.12	ESFI to Highlight Home Electrical Safety Duirng Fire Prevention Week 2012 ESFI is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to encourage a proactive approach to fire safety during Fire Prevention Week 2012. ESFI's Fire Prevention Week resources feature steps that can be taken to prevent electrical fires.	Home	Press Release
05.24.12	Kick-Start Summer Safety this Memorial Day with Tips from ESFI Memorial Day marks the start of the traditional summer season, and the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is celebrating by offering tips to help consumers stay safe through the summer months.	ESFI	News
05.23.12	ESFI Urges Consumers to Prevent Shock by Installing Tamper Resistant Receptacles ESFI is celebrating National Electrical Safety Month by educating consumers about tamper resistant receptacle (TRR) technology, which can prevent the 2,400 instances of childhood shock or burn injuries that occur as a result of tampering with an outlet.	Public	Press Release
05.17.12	New Home Electrical System Safety Video Now Online ESFI has debuted a new safety video for National Electrical Safety Month that provides an introduction to the home electrical system and provides tips for identifying potential electrical safety hazards.	ESFI	Announcements
05.14.12	Tragic Accident Prompts National Warning on Electric Safety The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) join forces to warn the public about outdoor electrical dangers that can pose safety threats to children.	ESFI	Press Release