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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
