Electrical Safety Workbook
Description The Electrical Safety Workbook is a basic guide to understanding and maintaining your home electrical system. This publication has been created as a resource for homeowners. Download This product is available for download free of charge
Portable Generator Safety Public Service Announcement
ESFI urges owners and operators of portable generators to tune into safety. Don’t become one of the estimated 75 people who will be killed this year by carbon monoxide associated with the use of generators. Understanding the dangers associated with portable generators could save your life.
Fire Prevention PSA
The human cost of home electrical fires is staggering. Fires caused by worn and inadequate wiring, overburdened circuits, and outdated technology. Fires caused by aging electrical systems. It’s a fact: many existing homes simply can’t handle the demands of today’s electrical appliances and devices. But now, new technology such as AFCIs and tamper resistant receptacles […]
AFCIs: Hints for Homeowners Public Service Announcement
Smoke alarms and escape ladders are important tools to help your family stay safe in the event of a fire emergency, but did you know there is a device that could actually prevent a fire from happening? Protect your home with the advanced fire protection offered by Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) – a key […]
Battery Safety Tips
When used correctly, batteries provide a safe and dependable source of power. However, if they are misused or abused, overheating, leakage, or in extreme cases explosion or fire, can occur. Safety Tips Follow these safety principles when using batteries: Always follow warnings and manufacturers instructions for both the batteries and the battery-operated product. Use only […]
Appliance Safety Tips
An appliance which repeatedly blows a fuse or trips a circuit breaker could indicate a defect that may cause a fire or electrical shock. Unplug the appliance immediately and have it repaired or replace. Make certain all small appliances and tools are approved by an independent testing laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL), ETL-SEMKO (ETL) […]
Kitchen Safety Tips
Cooking Up Safety in the Kitchen The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where families gather to cook favorite recipes, share warm meals, and reconnect with each other, but it’s also the location where two-thirds of all home fires start. Identify and correct potential hazards in your kitchen before someone gets hurt. Kitchen […]
Escape Ladder Safety Tips
Escape ladders can provide a means of escape from a second or third story room, but should not be considered the primary escape route. Use a window exit and escape ladder only if the other exits are blocked by smoke and/or fire. Safety Tips: Escape ladders should not be used as a means of escape […]
Fire Extinguisher Safety Tips
Fire extinguishers can save lives and property, but the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) recommends that they only be used by adults who have been trained on how and when to properly use them. The safest thing you can do during a fire is to get to safety outside the house. Safety Tips: Different types […]
Fire Safety for Pet Owners Fact Sheet
According to the American Kennel Club, an estimated 500,000 pets are affected by home fires every year. Nearly 1,000 of these home fires are accidently started by the homeowners’ pets. The stove or cook top is the most common piece of equipment involved in fires started by pets. Taking steps to keep your pet safe […]
Fire Safety Planning for Guests and Babysitters
Guests: Make sure to explain your family fire escape plan, including the location of the designated outside meeting place, to overnight guests. Show guests the two escape routes from the room in which they will be staying, as well as the location of fire safety equipment like escape ladders and fire extinguishers. Ask your overnight […]
Fire Safety Planning for People with Special Needs
Smoke Alarms: High intensity strobes are used as a method of awakening those who are deaf or have profound hearing loss. Smoke alarms are available with strobe features or the ability to be used with strobes. Pillow or bed shakers that are activated by the sound of the smoke alarm are also required. Notification appliances […]
