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Workplace Fatalities and Injuries 2003 - 2015 Workplace Safety,
  • Occupational Injury, Occupational Injury and Fatality Statistics, Statistics

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...Read More

Surge Protection - Keeping your Electronics and Home Safe
Surge Protection - Keeping your Electronics and Home Safe Home Safety,
  • National Electrical Safety Month, National Electrical Safety Month 2017, NEMAFR, NESM, NESM 2017, SPD, Surge, Surge Protection

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association estimates that 60-80% of surges originate from internal sources (within a home or business). Keep your valuable electronics safe by protecting them...Read More

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters – Your Protection from Electrocution
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters – Your Protection from Electrocution Home Safety,
  • GFCI, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, National Electrical Safety Month, National Electrical Safety Month 2017, NEMAFR, NESM 2017, Outlets

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters have saved thousands of lives since their introduction in to the National Electrical Code in the 1970s. Make sure your home is properly protected against ground faults...Read More

National Electrical Code: Your Guideline to Safety
National Electrical Code: Your Guideline to Safety Home Safety,
  • Codes and Standards, National Electrical Safety Month, National Electrical Safety Month 2017, NEMAFR, NESM 2017

National Electrical Code: Your Guideline to Safety First published in 1897, the National Electrical Code has been adopted in all 50 states as the standard for safe electrical installation, inspection,...Read More

Tamper Resistant Receptacles – Childproofing Done Right
Tamper Resistant Receptacles – Childproofing Done Right Home Safety,
  • National Electrical Safety Month, National Electrical Safety Month 2017, NEMAFR, NESM 2017, Tamper Resistant Receptacle, TRR

A study by Temple University found that 100% of all 2-4 year olds were able to remove one type of plastic outlet cap within 10 seconds. Properly childproof your outlets by installing Tamper Resistant...Read More

Electric Shock Drowning - Unknown Danger Lurking in the Water
Electric Shock Drowning - Unknown Danger Lurking in the Water Home Safety,
  • Boating and Marina Safety, Disaster Safety, National Electrical Safety Month, National Electrical Safety Month 2017, NEMAFR, NESM 2017

Docks and boats carry sources of electricity. Faulty wiring or the use of damaged electrical cords and other devices can cause the surrounding water to become energized. NEVER swim near a marina or...Read More

2017 National Electrical Safety Month Sample Press Release Home Safety,
  • National Electrical Safety Month, National Electrical Safety Month 2017, NESM, NESM 2017

City, State— May is National Electrical Safety Month and [Insert Company/Organization Name] is joining with the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) to launch its annual effort to help...Read More

Set The Table For Safety - Holiday Cooking Safety
Set The Table For Safety - Holiday Cooking Safety Home Safety,
  • Holiday Safety, Thanksgiving

Whether testing out a new dish or whipping up a family classic, there's one recipe that should also be included on the menu this holiday season: Safety. Follow this "Recipe for Kitchen Safety" and help...Read More