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Home Safety

Electricity has become such a necessary part of our lives that we tend to take it for granted, but using it safely is vitally important. Thousands of people in the United States are critically injured and electrocuted as a result of electrical fires and accidents in their own homes each year. 
 
An average of 51,000 electrical home structure fires occur each year, claiming almost 500 lives, injuring more than 1,400 people, and causing more than $1.3 billion in property damage (National Fire Protection Association, 2003-2007). In addition, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that nearly 400 people are electrocuted in the U.S. each year.
 
Many electrocutions and home fires can be prevented simply by understanding basic electrical safety principles and adhering to safe practices. ESFI has developed a number of resources to help educate homeowners, consumers, older adults, and children.

Severe weather can strike at any time.  Learn how to minimize storm-related electrical hazards with ESFI’s collection of Severe Weather Safety Resources.
 
ESFI reminds you that the best way to protect your family and your home against the risk of electrical fires or electrocution is to hire a qualified, licensed electrician to perform any electrical work in your home.

 

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Reaching to Safety: Use Extension Cords Properly
Reaching to Safety: Use Extension Cords Properly
  • Extension Cord,
  • Extension Cord Safety,
  • Home Safety,
  • National Electrical Safety Month,
  • National Electrical Safety Month 2016,
  • NESM 2016

Roughly 3,300 home fires originate in extension cords each year, killing 50 people and injuring 270 more. Extension cords can overheat and cause fires when used improperly, so keep these important tips... Read More

Outlets: The Ins and Outs Video
Outlets: The Ins and Outs Video
  • AFCI,
  • GFCI,
  • Home Safety,
  • Home Safety Devices,
  • NEMAFR,
  • TRR

Did you know that an electrical outlet can do much more than provide electricity? They can be life saving devices by preventing shocks, burns and even fires. Do your outlets need an upgrade? Learn about... Read More

Outlets: The Ins and Outs
Outlets: The Ins and Outs
  • AFCI,
  • Home Safety Devices,
  • National Electrical Safety Month,
  • National Electrical Safety Month 2015,
  • NEMAFR,
  • TRR

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... Read More

Fuse and Breaker Breakdown
Fuse and Breaker Breakdown
  • AFCI,
  • GFCI,
  • Home Safety Devices,
  • National Electrical Safety Month,
  • National Electrical Safety Month 2015,
  • NEMAFR,
  • TRR

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... Read More

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