News – Electrical Safety Foundation International

ESFI Hosts Electrical Workforce Twitter Chat 01.30.2018 in Announcements,

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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 in Announcements,

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 in Announcements,

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 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

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

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