How Do You Know? Perspectives on Electrical Safety: An Employee’s Story
Chapter 5 Safe electrical practices are vital to everyone in your business. In this video, an employee relates his personal perspective on the importance of electrical safety in the workplace. How Do You Know Video Series How Do You Know? – Provides a brief introduction to the problem of occupational electrical injuries and fatalities and […]
How Do You Know? Perspectives on Electrical Safety: A Safety Supervisor’s Story
Chapter 4 The safety supervisor has a responsibility to provide adequate electrical safety training and a safe work environment. This video illustrates a safety supervisor’s personal perspective on the importance of electrical safety in the workplace. How Do You Know Video Series How Do You Know? – Provides a brief introduction to the problem of […]
How Do You Know? Perspectives on Electrical Safety: A Manager’s Story
Chapter 3 Safe electrical practices are vital to everyone in your business. This video provides a personal perspective on exactly how electrical safety affects a member of the management team. How Do You Know Video Series How Do You Know? – Provides a brief introduction to the problem of occupational electrical injuries and fatalities and […]
How Do You Know? What Does Electrical Safety Mean To You?
Chapter 2 The standards and regulations related to electrical safety in the workplace can seem overwhelming. This video explains the roles played by OSHA and NFPA 70E. It also introduces the Electrical Safety Self-Assessment, an online tool developed to help you evaluate your current electrical safety practices. How Do You Know Video Series How Do […]
How Do You Know? Program Introduction
Chapter 1 How do you know if your workforce is properly protected from electrical hazards? The “How Do You Know?” electrical safety awareness program can help you answer this important question. This video provides a brief introduction to the problem of occupational electrical injuries and fatalities and introduces the components of ESFI’s new “How Do […]
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI)
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) How to Test a GFCI Q & A: Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) GFCI Virtual Demonstration Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Since the 1970s, ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) have saved thousands of lives and have helped cut the number of home electrocutions in half. GFCIs are electrical safety devices […]
TRR Virtual Demonstration
Each year, nearly 2,400 children are treated in hospitals for shocks and burns from electrical outlets. Most of these injuries are the result of small children placing ordinary household objects into the outlets with disastrous consequences. Fortunately, childproofing your home is now easier thanks to tamper resistant receptacles, or TRRs.
Home Heating Safety Tips for Older Adults Public Service Announcement (PSA)
Colder winter weather increases the likelihood of heating related fires. These fires are the second leading cause of fire deaths among older adults (ages 65+). This high-quality 60-second public service announcement provides safety tips to help older adults prevent home heating fires. These program resources were developed with funds provided by a FY 2011 Fire […]
AFCI Virtual Demonstration
Each year in the United States, arcing faults are responsible for starting more than 30,000 home fires. These fires kill and injure hundreds of people, and cause over $750 million in property damage. Many of these fires can be prevented by arc fault circuit interrupters, or AFCIs.
GFCI Virtual Demonstration
Ground fault circuit interrupters, or GFCIs, have saved thousands of lives over the last three decades. Found mostly in areas where electrical products might come in contact with water, a GFCI is a special type of electrical outlet designed to cut off power before an electrical shock can occur. GFCIs should be tested every month […]
Portable Generator Safety Public Service Announcement
ESFI urges owners and operators of portable generators to tune into safety. Don’t become one of the estimated 75 people who will be killed this year by carbon monoxide associated with the use of generators. Understanding the dangers associated with portable generators could save your life.
Fire Prevention PSA
The human cost of home electrical fires is staggering. Fires caused by worn and inadequate wiring, overburdened circuits, and outdated technology. Fires caused by aging electrical systems. It’s a fact: many existing homes simply can’t handle the demands of today’s electrical appliances and devices. But now, new technology such as AFCIs and tamper resistant receptacles […]
