News – Electrical Safety Foundation International

ESFI Offers Workplace Safety Training to Reduce Electrical Injuries 04.29.2019 Announcements,

ARLINGTON, VA. (April 30, 2019) — More than 21,000 workers in the U.S. have been injured and 1,500 have died in workplace electrical accidents since 2008 according to the Electrical Safety Foundation...Read More

Electrical Safety during Natural Disasters 04.16.2019 Announcements,

ARLINGTON, VA. (April 16, 2019) — May is National Electrical Safety Month, and the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) reminds us that disasters bring serious risks for electrically related...Read More

ESFI and LPI Co-Host Twitter Chat During Lightning Safety Awareness Week 06.04.2018 Announcements,

Disaster Safety, Home Safety, Surge Protection

At the end of June, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) and the Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) are partnering to host a Twitter Chat during Lightning Safety Awareness Week.Read More

ESFI Promotes Prompt Code Adoption during National Electrical Safety Month 04.30.2018 Announcements,

National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Month, National Electrical Safety Month 2018, NESM, NESM 2018

Arlington, Va.— May is National Electrical Safety Month and the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is launching its annual effort to help reduce electrically-related fatalities, injuries,...Read More

ESFI Hosts Electrical Workforce Twitter Chat 01.30.2018 Announcements,

Home Safety

The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is hosting a Twitter Chat about the electrical workforce with the help of ESFI's Communications Committee. #EmpoweringElectric aims to increase...Read More

ESFI Awarded FY2016 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant from DHS/FEMA 01.02.2018 Announcements,

Cooking Safety, Fire Prevention

On August 11, 2017, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) was awarded a prestigious Fire Prevention & Safety Grant (FP&S) from the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency...Read More

ESFI’s 2017 Surge Damage Survey Reveals Need for Awareness in the Electrical Industry 12.21.2017 Announcements,

GFCI, National Electrical Code, SPD, Surge, Surge Protection

Arlington, VA— After surveying electrical designers, planners, and engineers, on surge damage and surge protection, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) found a need to spread awareness...Read More

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

ESFI Releases New GFCI Awareness Resource 10.23.2017 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 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