Home Safety
Bring Electrical Safety Home

Protect your home and family from electrical hazards and fires.
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Make Electrical Safety a Business Priority

Safe work practices are vital to everyone in your business.
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Four Seasons of Safety

Resources to keep your family and home safe throughout the year.
Kids Safety
Elementary Education Resources

Curiosity is a natural part of childhood learning, but it can be extremely dangerous when it comes to electricity.
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ESFI's Programs and Initiatives

Get the latest information on National Electrical Safety Month, Fire Prevention Week and more!
Resource Library

Resource Library

Fire Prevention - It's In Your Hands 07.27.2017 in Home Safety,

From 2010 to 2014, the National Fire Protection Association estimated an average of 45,210 home fires caused by electrical failure or malfunction, resulting in an estimated 420 deaths, 1,370 injuries... Read More

2017 National Electrical Code Adoption 07.24.2017 in Home Safety,

Did you know that as of 2017, there have been 15 revisions of The National Electrical Code since 1975, the year the average American home was built? Many people are unaware of the protections provided... Read More

Tamper Resistant Receptacles: Is Your State Keeping Children Safe 06.26.2017 in Home Safety,

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were an average of 4,963 injuries caused by electrical receptacles between 2008 and 2016 with the majority of injuries occurring in children... Read More

National Electrical Code: Understanding the Code that Keeps us Safe Video 06.19.2017 in Home Safety,

Electricity is everywhere. It’s the greatest achievement of mankind and it affects every aspect of our lives. As the world becomes interconnected, more and more areas of our lives will soon be powered... Read More

National Electrical Safety Month 2017: Decoding the NEC to Prevent Shock and Electrocution 03.30.2017 in Home Safety,

In celebration of Electrical Safety Month 2017, ESFI is excited to announce the launch of the fourth edition of its National Electrical Safety Month publication, Electrical Safety Illustrated. Included... Read More

Workplace Fatalities and Injuries 2003 - 2015 03.29.2017 in Workplace Safety,

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 03.28.2017 in Home Safety,

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 03.13.2017 in Home Safety,

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 03.13.2017 in Home Safety,

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 03.13.2017 in Home Safety,

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