Resource Library – Electrical Safety Foundation International

Wrapping up the Holidays: Preventing Winter Fires 12.07.2017 in Home Safety,

Nearly half of home fires occur during the months of December, January, and February. Keep your home and family safe after the holidays with these post-holiday year-end tips Read More

Home Heating Fire Prevention Tips 11.29.2017 in Home Safety,

Home Heating Fire Prevention Tips. Heating equipment caused an estimated 56,000 home fires and caused 470 deaths between 2009 and 2013 according to the National Fire Protection Association. Learn how... Read More

Home Cooking Fire Prevention Tips 11.29.2017 in Home Safety,

Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and fire injuries. Ranges or cooktops cause 62% of home fires according to the National Fire Protection Association. Learn how to stay safe with these tips. Read More

Smoke Alarms Save Lives 11.29.2017 in Home Safety,

Smoke Alarms Save Lives: According to the National Fire Protection Association, an average of 1,450 fire deaths occur every year in homes with missing or non-functioning smoke alarms. Read More

Set The Table For Safety - Holiday Cooking Safety 10.17.2016 in Home Safety,

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

In The Right Light - Decorate Your Home Safely During The Holidays 10.17.2016 in Home Safety,

Holiday Safety

According to the National Fire Protection Association, 860 home fires caused by holiday decorations occur each year. An additional 210 home fires are caused by Christmas trees per year. Follow these... Read More

Holiday Fire Safety Tips 11.11.2015 in Home Safety,

Holiday Safety

The winter holiday season is traditionally a festive and eventful time of year. Celebrations, family gatherings and visits from houseguests traditionally increase in number during the season. Unfortunately,... Read More

Holiday Fire Prevention - It's the Gift That Keeps on Giving 11.10.2015 in Home Safety,

Between 2009-2013, U.S. fire departments responded to an annual average of 860 home structure fires that began with holiday decorations and an additional 210 home structure fires that began with Christmas... Read More

Not all Impostors are Easy to Spot 11.10.2015 in Home Safety,

The saying, “If it’s too good to be true, it usually is.” should come to mind when you find electrical products that are far below competitor prices. But electrical products are uniquely hazardous when... Read More

Avoid the 12 Dangers of Christmas 04.01.2015 in Home Safety,

While the holidays are a characteristically joyous time of year, they can also be hazardous if simple safety precautions aren't followed. Learn from the mistakes of the naughty Christmas elf as you... Read More