Holiday Safety Tip 8: Smoke Alarms
Tis the season – to celebrate safely! Remember these Twelve Holiday Safety Tips. 8) Need a perfect gift idea? How about a smoke alarm? Every home needs a working smoke alarm in each bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on every level, including the basement. And remember to test your own to make sure they’re working. […]
Look Listen Learn
Fire Prevention Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere. The National Fire Protection Association states that 4 out of 5 U.S. fire deaths occur in the home. Look, Listen, and Learn how you can prevent deadly fires. Look Top three causes for home fires: Cooking Equipment Cooking accounts for 47% of fires, and […]
How to Become an Electrician
Interested in Becoming an Electrician? Contact your local NECA/IBEW or IEC Chapter Growing Demand in a Growing Industry The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics states that job prospects of electricians are double the average of all occupations, and many employers report difficulty finding qualified applicants. By joining an apprenticeship program by the […]
ESFI Counterfeit Extension Cord Short
While they may save you money in the short term, you could end up paying a serious price for bargain extension cords. ESFI is reminding consumers to beware of counterfeit electrical products, including extension cords. Be sure to check out our library of resources to help identify and avoid dangerous counterfeit electrical products.
ESFI 2018 Fire Safety Toolkit
Download Instructions This slide presentation was designed for educators from Community Action Agencies to present basic home fire safety information to older adults who live in a house or an apartment. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 30% of people who die in house fires are adults 65 and older. The death rate […]
ESFI Fire Safety Brochure
Electrical Safety You can prevent electrical accidents in your home Follow this advice: Have your home inspected by a licensed electrician every 10 years; sooner if you experience electrical problems Know electrical system danger signs, such as flickering lights, blown fuses, and warm or discolored wall plates Electrical circuit safety: Don’t overload your electrical circuits. […]
National Electrical Code: Understanding the Electrical Safety Cycle
The Electrical Safety Cycle, built from codes and standards, is the first line of defense against potential electrical hazards. The Electrical Safety Cycle Identifying the Problem Government agencies and testing laboratories provide statistics, data, and research to identify emerging safety issues Identifying the Solution New technology is created to mitigate hazards not addressed in previous […]
National Electrical Code: Understanding the Code that Keeps Us Safe
Electricity is everywhere and it affects every aspect of our lives. However, it isn’t until we lose power that we realize just how much we take electricity for granted. Codes and Standards help us use electricity in a safe and efficient manner. What is an Electrical Standard Standards serve as the foundation of our electrified […]
Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories – Certifying Safety
Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTL) test and certify electrical equipment and other products to ensure that they meet current safety standards and are safe with proper use. The Importance of NRTL Certification NRTL certification means that electronics, when used as intended, are: Up to code: Electronics with NRTL certification undergo independent testing to ensure they […]
Workplace Fatalities and Injuries 2003 – 2016
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 […]
Electric Shock Drowning – Water and Electricity Don’t Mix
Electric Shock Drowning (ESD) severely injures and kills people every year. ESD occurs when faulty wiring sends electric current into water, which passes through the body and causes paralysis, which could ultimately result in drowning. How to Avoid Electric Shock Drowning Locate and label all power switches to the pool, hot tub, spa equipment, and […]
Susceptibility of Electrical and Electronic Components to Surge Damage
The NEMA Low Voltage Surge Protection Devices, 05VS, has been asked to provide an overview of electrical and electronic equipment surge susceptibility. This overview will help the electrical community, engineers, consumers, and technicians understand the various transient conditions to which electrical and electronic equipment may be subjected. The intent is not to evaluate individual companies’ […]