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Know the Dangers of Using Unsafe Adapters on Electrical Outlets The average American home has around 70 receptacles outlets and 20-30 circuit breakers. Learn what...

Protect Yourself from Electric Shocks Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) are available as circuit breakers and receptacles. Since the introduction of GFCIs, there has been a...

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...

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%...

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...

Always Look Up, Always Contact with overhead power lines is the leading cause of electrical fatalities. Follow these tips to keep safe from overhead power...

Rechargeable devices are everywhere; from toothbrushes to laptops to scooters. Those rechargeable devices are probably powered by lithium-ion batteries. So for your safety, it is...

Are you thinking of purchasing an electric vehicle (EV)? Make sure your home is ready for EV charging. Have a qualified electrician inspect your home’s...

Lithium-ion batteries are the rechargeable batteries that power everyday devices like toothbrushes, laptops, flashlights and much more. If it’s rechargeable, it’s probably powered by a...

When working outside on a home project, you have to remember to always look up, always! Whether you’re trimming trees, cleaning the gutters, or hanging...