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

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

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

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

Water and electricity do not mix. Follow this guide to quickly see what equipment must be replaced and which electronics may be reconditioned. Read More

Using qualified electricians and purchasing from reputable distributors and retailers gives you: Safety, Security, and the Backing of the Manufacturer. Purchasing Counterfeits Has Consequences. 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