In order to provide enhanced protection, your AFCIs and GFCIs need to be functioning properly. Follow these easy steps to test them each month. Read More
Though both provide enhanced electrical safety and have similar acronyms, AFCIs and GFCIs protect against very different things. Use this table to learn the differences and values of these safety technologies. Read More
The standards and regulations related to electrical safety in the workplace can seem overwhelming. This video explains the roles played by OSHA and NFPA 70E. It also introduces the Electrical Safety... Read More
Think you know all there is to know about the National Electrical Code? These facts and figures may surprise you. Read More
Many people are unaware of the protections provided by The National Electrical Code ® (NEC) or the process through which this code becomes law. While it is not necessary to understand the ins and outs,... Read More
Twenty years ago the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) was founded as a cooperative effort by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), Underwriters Laboratories (UL),... Read More
For many families, festive gatherings of relatives, friends, and neighbors are an important part of the holiday season. According to a recent ESFI consumer survey, more than sixty percent of holiday... Read More
Findings from a 2013 ESFI consumer survey indicate that more than 86% of Americans decorate their homes as part of their winter holiday celebrations. Almost two-thirds of respondents use electric lights... Read More
Big-ticket electronics, such as televisions, computers and gaming consoles, are at the top of many holiday wish lists. While safety may not be the first thing that comes to mind when shopping the holiday... Read More
En el promedio, 8 personas se mueren en una casa despide cada día en Estados Unidos, para un suma de casi 3.000 muertos todos los años. Aproximadamente dos tercios de estas muertes ocurren en casas... Read More
