The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) reported that there were 2,210 non-fatal electrical injuries in 2017. This was an increase of 35% as compared to 2016. These injuries could have ...

WACO, Texas, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mr. Electric®, a Neighborly® company, is helping homeowners prioritize home safety for National Electrical Safety Month in May by raising awareness for ...

This year’s National Electrical Safety Month campaign features the launch of the third edition of Electrical Safety Illustrated from the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI). The issue is ...

Each year, several hundred workers are killed as a result of inadvertent contact with energized conductors. Surprisingly, over half of those killed are not in traditionally electrical fields (i.e., ...

ST. LOUIS, March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring is about to arrive, and the longer days will inspire homeowners to get outdoor projects underway. But before getting started, it is important to be ...

Many manufactures and companies offer compliance and safety training programs to help managers and workers understand arc flash and fall hazards. Options from which safety managers can choose include ...

Close to 800 people died each year from home electrocutions before GFCI technology became common. That number has since ...

Since it was enacted, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) has required, in part, that employers provide a workplace free from recognized hazards. The full text of that provision ...

This safety procedure provides guidelines for safely working around electrical hazards. It includes provisions for training, lockout requirements, and specific types of work practices and the required ...

Construction sites tend to be full of potential electrical fire dangers. Fires on construction sites happen all too frequently, and they pose a tremendous risk of serious injury or even death for the ...

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming a regular player in road transportation systems, whether you’re talking about privately owned vehicles, public transportation, or vehicles used in the corporate ...

MISSISSAUGA, ON, March 4, 2025 /CNW/ - With warmer temperatures and heavy rain expected across the province, the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) is warning Ontario residents of heightened risk of ...