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News

CEO of IEC Joins Electrical Safety Foundation International Board of Directors 12.12.2017 in Announcements

On December 11th, 2017, Spenser Villwock, CEO of the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC), was appointed to the Electrical Safety Foundation International’s (ESFI) Board of Directors. Read More

Can You Plug Your Space Heater Into A Power Strip? A Fire Department Weighs In 12.06.2017 in ESFI in the News,

This Romper article explores a question many consumers might have; space heater safety standards advise never to plug a space heater into an extension cord, but what about a surge protected power strip? Read More

ESFI Releases New GFCI Awareness Resource 10.23.2017 in Announcements

Arlington, VA— The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is educating consumers about the importance of GFCIs in preventing electric shock and electrocutions. Read More

ESFI Partners with Siemens for a Second Year in Support of Fire Prevention Week 10.09.2017 in Announcements

Arlington, VA—As part of its annual effort to promote Fire Prevention Week, taking place October 8-14, 2017, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is partnering with Siemens for the... Read More

ESFI Releases New Storm Recovery Resources in the Aftermath of Devastating Hurricane Season 09.27.2017 in Announcements,

In the wake of numerous destructive hurricanes, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) has created new resources for the use of consumers and contractors rebuilding after storms. Read More

ESFI and LPI Warn of Lightning’s Lingering and Costly Threat to Property Owners 09.19.2017 in Announcements,

With the Atlantic Hurricane Season in full swing through November, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) and the Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) are working to spread awareness... Read More

ESFI Promotes Electrical Safety Tips for Victims of Hurricane Irma and Harvey 09.12.2017 in Announcements,

The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is providing the following safety tips for homeowners in affected areas in Texas, Louisiana, Florida, and other southern states as they recover... Read More

Hurricane Irma: Chill Before You Refill and Other Generator Tips 09.12.2017 in ESFI in the News,

With millions of Florida residents without power, many are using portable generators. This article in the Palm Beach Post provides some of ESFI's generator safety tips to local victims of Hurricane... Read More

ESFI Offers Hurricane Safety Tips as Tropical Storm Harvey Strengthens 08.24.2017 in Announcements,

Arlington, VA— With tropical Storm Harvey making its way toward the Texas coastline, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is reminding residents in affected areas to prepare with ESFI’s... Read More

What Would Happen If You Stuck A Knife Into An Electrical Socket? 07.27.2017 in ESFI in the News,

"This is What Would Happen If, a close examination of mundane hypothetical situations. Each week, we look at something that you could do but probably never would, and take it to its logical endpoint.... Read More