Home Renovation: Childproofing Outlets
Each year, approximately 2,400 children suffer severe shock and burns when they stick items into the slots of electrical receptacles – that is nearly seven children a day. It is estimated that there are six to 12 fatalities a year related to this. The National Electrical Code requires receptacles in homes, garages, accessory buildings, and […]
Electrical Safety While Working From Home
Do you have a home office or work from home? Follow these electrical safety tips to keep you and your home safe from electrical hazards. Avoid overloading outlets Unplug appliances when not in use to save energy and minimize the risk of shock or fire Regularly inspect electrical cords and extension cords for damage Extension […]
Home Safety Devices – Renovate Your Home to Code
The National Electrical Code is revised every three years and outlines the minimum requirements for safe electrical installation. Many older homes may not have an adequate electrical system to meet the electrical demands of today. If you’re renovating your home, make sure to have the following electrical safety devices installed to maintain an electrically safe […]
Cleaning and Disinfecting Guide for Electrical Equipment
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association’s guidance document NEMA GD 4-2020: COVID-19 Cleaning and Disinfecting Guidance for Electrical Equipment establishes the responses of electrical manufacturers to common questions related to cleaning and disinfecting of electrical equipment. Recommendations: Ensure all required electrical safe work practices are followed before accessing any electrical component for any reason, including cleaning If possible, de-energize […]
Guía de Limpieza y Desinfección para Equipos Eléctricos
El documento de orientación de la Asociación Nacional de Fabricantes Eléctricos (NEMA) GD 4-2020: COVID-19 Guía de Limpieza y Desinfección para Equipos Eléctricos refleja las respuestas de los fabricantes eléctricos a cuestiones comunes relacionadas con la limpieza y desinfección de equipos eléctricos. Recomendaciones (NEMA GD 4-2020) Asegurar que se sigan todas las prácticas de trabajo eléctricas […]
Home Electrical Safety
Safety is Smart. Prevention is Power Each year, electrical malfunctions account for 35,000 home fires causing over 1,130 injuries, 500 deaths, and $1.4 billion in property damage. The average American home was built in 1977. Many existing homes simply can’t handle the demands of today’s electrical appliances and devices. Learn the warning signs of an […]
Residential Construction – Workplace Safety
Before starting any project, always look up to make sure you’re aware of any overhead power lines. Whether you’re working on the roof, trimming trees, or cleaning the gutters, make sure you’re a safe distance from any power line and make sure to warn others of their proximity. You should always stay at least 10-feet […]
Workplace Fatalities and Injuries 2003-2018
The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) uses the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) and Survey of Occupational Injuries (SOII) to distill information specifically pertaining to fatal and nonfatal occupational electrical injuries. Each year the ESFI publishes electrical injury information in tabular and graphical form on our website. The […]
Extension Cord Safety Tips
Not enough cord for your lamp or radio to reach the nearest outlet? Just plowing through the junk drawer for an extension cord? This may not be a good idea. Extension cords can be very helpful in delivering power right where we need it. However, regardless of the gauge or rating of the cord, an […]
Winter Downed Power Lines
As temperatures drop and winter storms blow through, make sure you are aware of your surroundings whenever venturing outside. Heavy winds, snowfall, and ice are more than capable of bringing down utility poles and power lines. If you encounter a downed line, be sure to stay at least 35 feet back, which is about 3 […]
Reaching to Safety: Use Extension Cords Properly
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 in mind to protect your home and workplace. Don’t attempt to plug extension cords into one another Make sure extension cords are properly rated […]
Overhead Power Line Contact – Workplace Safety
Overhead power lines cause 40% of all electrically related fatalities, in the workplace. A majority of these accidents occur with workers that have little to no electrical safety training. That’s why it’s important to always look up before doing any kind of work on a construction site. It could save your life. If the equipment […]