Home Heating Safety Tips for Older Adults Public Service Announcement (PSA)
Colder winter weather increases the likelihood of heating related fires. These fires are the second leading cause of fire deaths among older adults (ages 65+). This high-quality 60-second public service announcement provides safety tips to help older adults prevent home heating fires. These program resources were developed with funds provided by a FY 2011 Fire […]
AFCI Virtual Demonstration
Each year in the United States, arcing faults are responsible for starting more than 30,000 home fires. These fires kill and injure hundreds of people, and cause over $750 million in property damage. Many of these fires can be prevented by arc fault circuit interrupters, or AFCIs.
Pool and Spa Safety
The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that since 1990, there have been 60 electrocutions and nearly 50 serious electrical shocks involving electrical hazards in and around swimming pools. Pool and Spa Safety Tips All outdoor receptacles should be covered to keep them dry. This is especially important around pools, spas and other summer water activities. […]
Air Conditioner and Fan Safety
Hot weather brings increased use of air conditioners. Contact with electric current from air conditioners accounts for a significant number of electrocutions and electrical injuries each year. ESFI recommends that you always contact a qualified, licensed electrician to perform any electrical work in your home, including the installation and services of air conditioning and other […]
Heating Pads and Electric Blankets Safety
Heating pads and electric blankets cause almost 500 fires each year. Almost all of these fires involve electric blankets that are more than ten years old. There are two types of personal heating appliances, heating pads that are placed directly on the mattress and electric blankets. They are not meant to be used interchangeably or […]
Smoke Alarms, Carbon Monoxide Alarms and Fire Escape Planning
Smoke Alarms Carbon Monoxide Alarms Fire Escape Planning Smoke Alarms On average, 8 people die in a home fire each day in the U.S.—almost 3,000 people every year. While working smoke alarms cut the chance of dying in a fire nearly in half, roughly two-thirds of all home fire deaths occur in homes without working […]
Home Wiring Safety Tips
Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) recommends that homeowners have their homes electrically inspected, particularly if: The home is 40 or more years old The home is 10 or more years old and has had major renovation, an addition, or major new appliance installed New owner of a previously owned home The following are some of […]
Fire Safety Planning Checklist
Once the smoke alarm sounds, you may only have a few minutes to get to safety outside the house. You need to plan ahead and be prepared before a fire emergency happens. Follow these simple steps to make sure your family is prepared to make a safe escape!
Outdoor Electrical Safety Check Booklet
This helpful reference guide highlights important tips and advice for the safe outdoor use of electricity, and explains how you can use electrical safety devices to help protect against conditions that can cause electrical shock and fire hazards. It includes safety tips for dealing with power tools, downed power lines, floods and electricity, and portable […]
Indoor Electrical Safety Check Booklet
This helpful reference guide highlights important tips and advice for the safe indoor use of electricity, and provides practical guidelines for performing an electrical home safety audit, learning about electrical inspections, circuit maps, and power audits and identifying potential electrical hazards in and around the home. Available in English and Spanish.
Indoor Electrical Safety Check Booklet (Spanish)
This helpful reference guide highlights important tips and advice for the safe indoor use of electricity, and provides practical guidelines for performing an electrical home safety audit, learning about electrical inspections, circuit maps, and power audits and identifying potential electrical hazards in and around the home. Available in English and Spanish.
Outdoor Electrical Safety Check Booklet (Spanish)
This helpful reference guide highlights important tips and advice for the safe outdoor use of electricity, and explains how you can use electrical safety devices to help protect against conditions that can cause electrical shock and fire hazards. It includes safety tips for dealing with power tools, downed power lines, floods and electricity, and portable […]