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 ...

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., ...

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 ...

IN the realm of personal protective equipment, protective gloves offer the first line of defense against an array of hazards. Most often, they are used to protect the hands against scrapes, cuts, ...

The damage resulting from a small arc flash involving a 120VAC duplex receptacle within a single gang box. Harnessed electrical energy has the potential to end human life. Therefore, most electrical ...

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 ...

The hazards associated with the use of electricity include electrical shock and electrical fires caused by shorts and overloaded circuits or wiring. In addition, sparks from electrical equipment can ...

Using a space heater overnight can be dangerous, as it increases the risk of fire and electrical hazards. Common risks ...

When you update an old house, the most tempting electrical fixes are often the quickest: a new outlet here, a bigger breaker ...

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 ...

Aging electrical systems rarely fail all at once. They telegraph trouble in small, specific ways that trained eyes pick up ...

Decorating for Halloween is a popular way to get into the All Hallows' Eve spirit, but those festive light-up jack-o-lanterns and glowing skeletons can pose some significant safety standards. However, ...