Resource Library – Electrical Safety Foundation International

National Electrical Code: Understanding the Electrical Safety Cycle 06.20.2018 in Home Safety,

The Electrical Safety Cycle, built from Codes and Standards, is the first line of defense against potential electrical hazards. The Electrical Safety Cycle, built from Codes and Standards, is the first... Read More

National Electrical Code: Understanding the Code that Keeps Us Safe 06.18.2018 in Home Safety,

Electricity is everywhere and it affects every aspect of our lives. However, it isn't until we lose power that we realize just how much we take electricity for granted. Codes and Standards help us use... Read More

National Electrical Safety Month 2018: Understanding the Code that Keeps us Safe 04.03.2018 in Home Safety,

In celebration of Electrical Safety Month 2018, ESFI is excited to announce the launch of the fifth edition of its National Electrical Safety Month publication, Electrical Safety Illustrated. Read More

Workplace Fatalities and Injuries 2003 - 2016 03.05.2018 in Workplace Safety,

The 154 electrical fatalities that occurred during 2016 represent a 15% increase over the 2015 total. Exposure to electric current increased one place to sixth on the list of occupational exposures... Read More

Electric Shock Drowning – Water and Electricity Don’t Mix 02.15.2018 in Home Safety,

Electric Shock Drowning (ESD) severely injures and kills people every year. ESD occurs when faulty wiring sends electric current into water, which passes through the body and causes paralysis, which... Read More

Overhead Power Line Safety 01.29.2018 in Workplace Safety,

Overhead Power Lines can kill. Follow these steps to stay safe near power lines Read More

National Electrical Code: Understanding the Electrical Safety Cycle Video 01.19.2018 in Home Safety,

Electricity is all around us. Modern life wouldn’t be possible without it. Electricity comes with risks, but fortunately, we already have a safety net. The Electrical Safety Cycle, built from Codes... Read More

Surge Protection - More than an Accessory 12.04.2017 in Workplace Safety,

In a 2017 survey of electrical designers, electrical planners, and electrical engineers who worked in designing / renovating electrical systems in industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, and IT... Read More

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters: Preventing Electrocution Since 1973 10.12.2017 in Home Safety,

GFCI,
NEMAFR

Since the first introductions of GFCIs in homes, there has been an 83% drop in electrocutions and a 95% drop in electrocutions caused by consumer products. The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates... Read More

Disaster Safety 10.01.2017 in Home Safety,

Learn how to stay safe before and after the storm with free storm recovery resources from the Electrical Safety Foundation International Read More