Extension Cord Safety Virtual Demonstration
Extension cords offer a convenient solution for delivering power right where it’s needed. But proper selection and use of extension cords is critical to avoiding injuries. An estimated 3,300 residential fires originate in extension cords each year, killing and injuring more than 300 people. In addition, nearly 4,000 people are treated in hospital emergency rooms […]
Home Electrical System Safety Video
The electrical system is an essential part of your home, yet it’s often taken for granted — and that’s a dangerous attitude to have when it comes to electricity. Understanding the basics of your electrical system can help you identify and avoid potential hazards. This video provides a brief introduction to the different components of […]
Seguridad del Sistema Eléctrico de la Casa
Home Electrical System Safety Video (Spanish) El sistema eléctrico es una parte esencial de su hogar, pero muchas veces no está valorado — y eso es una actitud muy peligrosa cuando la electricdad está envuelta. Un entendimiento de los básicos de su sistema eléctrico puede ayudarle a identificar y evitar riesgos potenciales. Este video de […]
Home Fire Safety for Older Adults – Community Outreach Presentation
Older adults (ages 65+) are burdened with the gravest fire risk. They are consistently more threatened with death or injury by fire than any other age group. Raising awareness among older adults is the key to reducing home fires and preventing deaths. Understanding the common causes of home fires is the critical first step in […]
Watt Bulb Works Best for Your Home?
On December 18, 2007 President George W. Bush signed the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, requiring all light bulbs use nearly 30% less energy by 2014. California began this transition one year earlier. Refer to this guide to help you understand the unique differences between common light bulb varieties including incandescent, compact fluorescent, […]
Fuse and Breaker Breakdown
National Electrical Safety Month 2015 Do you know what’s inside your electrical service panel? Fuses and circuit breakers protect an overloaded electrical circuit by interrupting the flow of electricity, but there are many variations that offer different levels of protection. This Fuse and Breaker Breakdown will help determine what you have in your home, and […]
Outlets: The Ins and Outs
National Electrical Safety Month 2015 When it comes to selecting electrical outlets, there are a lot of options to consider. This guide provides an overview of the common types of outlets and the level of safety protection they bring to the home. Outlet types include two-pronged receptacle, grounded receptacle, tamper-resistant receptacle, arc fault circuit interrupter […]
It’s Electric! – A Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety Program
Investigate with P.I. Plug Teaching Guide – It’s Electric! Investigate with P.I. Plug Poster – It’s Electric! P.I. Plug’s Safety and Activity Guide – It’s Electric! A New Case for P.I. Plug: Student Activity Sheet 1 – It’s Electric! The Search for Clues: Student Activity Sheet 2 – It’s Electric! A Break in the Case: […]
Portable Generators
Portable generators can provide a good, temporary source of power during electrical outages, but can become deadly if improperly installed or operated. The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) urges consumers to become more knowledgeable about electrical safety. Understanding the dangers associated with the use of portable generators could save your life. Facts and Statistics 739 […]
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI)
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) How to Test a GFCI Q & A: Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) GFCI Virtual Demonstration Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Since the 1970s, ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) have saved thousands of lives and have helped cut the number of home electrocutions in half. GFCIs are electrical safety devices […]
Message from President Barack Obama recognizing National Electrical Safety Month
As we champion our annual effort to raise awareness about the importance of electrical safety to homes, businesses and communities across the country, a very important House is following suit. We are thrilled to announce that National Electrical Safety Month is being observed by the White House! In the Presidential Message of recognition for National […]
Tamper Resistant Receptacles (TRR): White Paper
The Unfortunate Facts An analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) data over a 10 year period from 1991 to 2001 revealed that over 24,000 children under the age of 10 years old were treated in emergency rooms as the result of receptacle-related incidents. That’s an average of almost 7 children a day! These […]