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Safety First: A Gift Giving Guide from ESFI Know Where to Buy: Buy electronics from reputable retailers, in-store or online, that stand behind their products...

Download Attachment Lithium-ion Battery Consumer Survey 2024 Results In 2024, the Electrical Safety Foundation International surveyed 423 consumers to identify attitudes and behaviors surrounding lithium-ion...

Lithium-ion Battery Transporter Survey Download Attachment In 2024, the Electrical Safety Foundation International surveyed drivers/transporters and recyclers on their experience with electric vehicle (EV) transportation. ...

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters: What if GFCIs Did Not Exist? Download Attachment What is a GFCI? Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) were first introduced in...

Download Attachment Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) Preventing Electrocutions Since 1971 Since the first introduction of GFCIs in homes, there has been an: 81% drop in electrocutions 95%...

Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Survey Download Attachment In late 2023, the Electrical Safety Foundation surveyed electric vehicle supply equipment installers, building owners, and electric vehicle...

A 2024 survey by the Electrical Safety Foundation International found that 73% of industrial and commercial facilities experienced a surge. 31% of these facilities experience...

Download Attachment Surge Protective Devices Benefits and Misconceptions  The Understanding of Surge Protective Devices Survey In 2021 and 2024, the Electrical Safety Foundation International surveyed...

Water and electricity do not mix. Follow this guide to quickly see what equipment must be replaced and which electronics may be reconditioned. Any water-damaged...

While qualified electrical line workers and electricians are often willing to go above and beyond the call, some jobs require specific knowledge and experience. That’s...

It’s no surprise that a construction job site can be an incredibly dangerous workplace. With so many safety protocols and procedures to follow, it can...

Lithium-ion powered devices are everywhere. If you have a rechargeable device, it is probably powered by a lithium-ion (li-ion) battery. These batteries are safe if...