Buyer’s Guide: Purchasing Tip
Give your loved ones and yourself the gift of safety. If you plan to add to or replace some of your holiday decorations this season, follow this tip sheet to be sure you purchase safe electrical products. Purchasing Tips Always buy electrical equipment that displays a label indicating it has undergone independent testing by a […]
Prepare with Care: Pre-Holiday Tips
Planning and preparation is essential to reducing your stress during the holiday season. While we can’t help you manage your budgets, guests, and travel arrangements, we can help you plan and arrange for safe holiday decorations. If you haven’t already done so this month, test all smoke alarms. Replace the batteries, or smoke alarm if […]
Indoor Lights and Electrical Decorations Safety Tips
While decorative lights and other electrical decorations add to the splendor of the season, they can increase the risks of fire and electrical injuries if not used safely. Always purchase electrical decorations and lights from reputable retailers. Use lights approved for safe use by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. Never connect more than three strands […]
Wrapping Up the Holiday Season
The Electrical Safety Foundation International hopes your holiday season is filled with friends, family, and safety.To help keep safety a holiday tradition in your home in the future, ESFI is reminding you of these post-holiday tips: Holiday decorations are meant for temporary use. Leaving your decorations up for extended periods leaves wires unnecessarily exposed to […]
