ESFI Launches Comprehensive Severe Weather Safety Resources
Summer has officially arrived, and the Electrical Safety Foundation International has launched a new collection of severe weather safety resources to encourage the public to be aware of the...
View ArticleESFI Honors Lorraine Carli of NFPA with 2013 Outstanding Service Award
Arlington, VA— The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) has named Lorraine Carli as the 2013 recipient of the Foundation’s Outstanding Service Award in Honor of Harold Leviton. read more
View ArticleESFI Names American National Standards Institute as Recipient of 2013 Safety...
The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) has named American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as the recipient of the 2013 Safety Award for Excellence (SAFE). The SAFE Award recognizes a...
View ArticleESFI Kicks off New 4 Seasons of Safety Campaign with Focus on Holiday...
Each season of the year has unique fire and electrical safety dangers that are related to common seasonal activities. With that in mind, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) has...
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ESFI has created the Fire Prevention Week 2013 Toolkit, titled “Recipes for Kitchen Safety” to help recognize and anticipate dangers associated with common kitchen appliances. The handy “Recipes for...
View ArticleESFI Urges the Public to Commit to Electrical Safety in 2014
In the United States, home electrical problems account for an average of 47,820 home fires each year, resulting in 455 deaths, 1,518 injuries and $1.5 billion in property damage, according to the...
View ArticleESFI Partners with NTC to bring Fire and Electrical Safety to the Stage
All NTC programs are based on storytelling and ‘The Safety Detectives in Hot Pursuit’ not only engages the audience, but educates them about fire and electrical safety,” said NTC President and Founder,...
View ArticleArlington, Va. — Today is the official first day of spring and the Electrical...
During National Electrical Safety Month, ESFI will unveil Electrical Safety Illustrated magazine, a special publication that discusses timely electrical safety issues and equips consumers with the...
View ArticleOfficial Support for National Electrical Safety Month Continues
National Electrical Safety Month is around the corner, and support is steadily rolling in from state governors who have officially proclaimed May 2014 as National Electrical Safety Month. read more
View ArticleEaton and ESFI Spark Anti-Counterfeiting Collaboration for National...
PITTSBURGH … Power management company Eaton today announced an ongoing public awareness campaign focused on educating the public about the dangers of counterfeit electrical products. The program, in...
View ArticleESFI Kicks Off National Electrical Safety Month with Launch of "Electrical...
Arlington, Va.—May is National Electrical Safety Month and the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is kicking off its annual effort to raise awareness of potential home electrical hazards...
View ArticleESFI Encourages Consumers to Use Home Safety Technologies to Protect Families...
According to the National Fire Protection Association, an estimated 4,700 home electrical fires occur in the United States each year and result in 418 deaths, more than 1,570 injuries and $1.4 billion...
View ArticleESFI Releases Results of Industry-Wide Counterfeiting Survey
Over the past decade, U.S. seizures of counterfeit products have increased more than 325%. Consumer electronics were the top commodity seized in 2011, with a value of nearly $40 million. Counterfeit...
View ArticleNew move for hologram trade body as it backs electrical industry...
In a new move, the trade body representing the global hologram industry has welcomed an initiative tackling the growing problem of counterfeit electrical products. read more
View ArticleESFI to Kick Off Anti-Counterfeiting Webinar Series on Wednesday
The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) will be hosting a free webinar on Wednesday, October 29th from 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. read more
View ArticleESFI Honors John J. Engel with 2014 Outstanding Service Award
The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is proud to announce John J. Engel as the recipient of its 2014 Outstanding Service Award in Honor of Harold Leviton. The award was presented to...
View ArticleESFI Names UL as Recipient of 2014 Safety Award for Excellence
The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) has named UL (Underwriters Laboratories) as the recipient of the 2014 Safety Award for Excellence (SAFE), for its efforts in fighting...
View ArticleESFI Cautions Buffalo-Area Residents about Post-Storm Electrical Hazards
In the aftermath of the severe snow storms that ravaged the Buffalo area last week and the current warm temperatures giving way to melting snow, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is...
View ArticleESFI Urges the Public to Commit to Electrical Safety in 2015
Take down and put away all electrical decorations and lights at the beginning of January. Check for frayed wires, cracked sockets, or burned out bulbs. read more
View ArticleESFI Warns of Storm-Related Electrical Hazards in Anticipation of Storm Juno
The National Weather Service has issued blizzard warnings for seven states across the Northeast, with some areas anticipating over two feet of snow. read more
View ArticleTragic Annapolis Fire Prompts National Warning on Winter Fire and Electrical...
Investigators determined an electrical failure ignited a nearby, dry Christmas tree as the cause of the recent Annapolis mansion fire that killed four young children and their grandparents. In the...
View ArticleESFI Launches 2015 National Electrical Safety Month Resources
Arlington, VA— In anticipation of May’s National Electrical Safety Month, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is spearheading its annual effort to raise awareness about potential home...
View ArticleESFI Kicks off 2015 National Electrical Safety Month with Launch of That Old...
Arlington, Va.—May is National Electrical Safety Month and the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is kicking off its annual effort to raise awareness of potential home electrical hazards...
View ArticleESFI Encourages Consumers to Modernize their Home Electrical System to...
Arlington, VA — May is National Electrical Safety Month, and the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is urging consumers to minimize the risk of electrical fires and shocks by protecting...
View ArticleESFI Urges Public to Prevent Boating-Related Electrical Incidents This...
Independence Day a cherished holiday across the country, it is also one of the most popular boating holidays of the year. read more
View ArticleESFI Provides Tips for South Carolina Residents in the Aftermath of Floods
Arlington, VA—In the aftermath of historic rainfall across South Carolina, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is reminding residents that danger may linger in your home even after...
View ArticleESFI Teams with Siemens to Support Fire Prevention Week
Arlington, VA) As part of its annual effort to promote Fire Prevention Week, taking place October 9-15, 2016, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) has teamed with Siemens to help...
View ArticleESFI Honors Jim Taggart with 2016 Outstanding Service Award
Arlington, VA— The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) has named Jim Taggart as the 2016 recipient of the Foundation’s Outstanding Service Award in Honor of Harold Leviton. read more
View ArticleESFI Awarded FY2016 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant from DHS/FEMA
Arlington, VA— On August 11, 2017, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) was awarded a prestigious Fire Prevention & Safety Grant (FP&S) from the Department of Homeland...
View ArticleESFI Partners with Siemens for a Second Year in Support of Fire Prevention Week
Arlington, VA—As part of its annual effort to promote Fire Prevention Week, taking place October 8-14, 2017, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is partnering with Siemens for the...
View ArticleCEO of IEC Joins Electrical Safety Foundation International Board of Directors
Arlington, VA— On December 11th, 2017, Spenser Villwock, CEO of the National Association of Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC National), was appointed to the Electrical Safety Foundation...
View ArticleElectrical Safety during Natural Disasters to be the Educational Focus for ESFI
ARLINGTON, VA. (April 16, 2019) — May is National Electrical Safety Month, and the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) reminds us that disasters bring serious risks for electrically...
View ArticleESFI Offers Workplace Safety Training to Reduce Electrical Injuries
ARLINGTON, VA. (April 30, 2019) — More than 21,000 workers in the U.S. have been injured and 1,500 have died in workplace electrical accidents since 2008 according to the Electrical Safety Foundation...
View ArticleRegulators Plan to Make Indiana Residents Safer by Adopting Current National...
The 2008 NEC version was adopted by Indiana on September 26, 2009, making the Hoosier State one of just three states still using the nine-year old electrical building safety standard.read more
View ArticleESFI Urges Families to Make Heating and Cooking Safety a Holiday Tradition
ARLINGTON, VA. (November 12, 2019) — The winter holiday season is a festive and eventful time, yet statistics show that home fires and electrical incidents increase during this time of year. The...
View ArticleAvoid Serious Electrical and Fire Hazards Decorating Your Home This Holiday...
ESFI Offers Holiday Decorating and Electrical Safety Guidelines, Tips, Infographics and Educational Videos.read more
View ArticleESFI Announces New Chairman of the Board
ARLINGTON, VA. (March 2, 2020) — The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) recently appointed Ruppert Russoniello as the Chairman of ESFI’s Board of Directors. Mr. Russoniello succeeds...
View ArticleESFI Announces Smart Home as National Electrical Safety Month Theme
May is National Electrical Safety Month and the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is launching its annual effort to help reduce electrically-related fatalities, injuries, and property...
View ArticleESFI Announces Executive Committee Changes
Lorraine Carli and Alan Manche rise to new positions on ESFI’s Executive Committee prior to National Electrical Safety Month.read more
View ArticleESFI Kicks Off May is National Electrical Safety Month
The 2020 campaign strives to educate consumers about the devices that make a home safe, secure, and energy efficient.read more
View ArticleNFPA Faces of Fire/Electrical Campaign
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors recently released the of their Faces of Fire/Electrical campaign. The campaign features stories of electrical...
View ArticleESFI Releases New Workplace Safety Data
Each year ESFI compiles yearly workplace electrical injury statistics based on data published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) and Survey of...
View ArticleNFPA's 125th Anniversary Conference Series
NFPA's 125th Anniversary Conference Series Empowering Electrical Design, Installation, and Safety Tuesday, May 18th held virtually.read more
View ArticlePrevalent and Deadly: Electrical Shock Prevention Needs a Jolt of Change Webinar
Prevalent and Deadly: Electrical Shock Prevention Needs a Jolt of Change Webinar Hosted by Littelfuse.read more
View ArticleESFI Urges Georgia Lawmakers to Retain GFCI Provisions
Since the first introduction of ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) in homes, there has been an 81% drop in electrocutions.read more
View ArticleESFI Releases Surge Protective Devices Survey Results
Facility professionals provided insights regarding power surge incidences, misconceptions, and the usage of surge protective devices in their facilities.read more
View ArticleESFI Thanks Their 2021 Corporate Contributors
ESFI thanks its exclusive benefactors and principal contributors for their generous contributions in 2021.read more
View ArticleESFI Receives Memorial Contributions for a Tragic Workplace Accident
The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is the premier non-profit dedicated exclusively to promoting electrical safety at home and in the workplace. Over the past 20 years, ESFI has...
View ArticleESFI Awarded FEMA Grant to Develop Fire Safety Campaign for At-Risk Communities
The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) was awarded a Fire Prevention & Safety Grant (FP&S) from the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency...
View ArticleESFI Recognizes Utility Scams Awareness Day
The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) recognizes Utility Scams Awareness Day presented by Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) on Wednesday, November 16th. The purpose of the campaign...
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