Electrical Safety Foundation International

06/10/2026

The number of lithium-ion battery incidents involving smoke, fire, or extreme heat on flights doubled from 2019 to 2024, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The majority of these incidents were caused by battery packs or vapes/e-cigarette devices. If your device has a swollen battery, gives off odd odors or sounds, or emits excessive heat, this is a warning sign that it is not safe to use or fly with. Learn more about lithium-ion battery safety: https://zurl.co/SSXzV

06/09/2026

ESFI recently developed an infographic with help from Nathaniel Scott, Lanny Floyd, and Evan Banda highlighting the electrical safety commitments that workers can make every day to avoid contact with electricity. Use this free-to-share resource in your workplace to help save lives: https://zurl.co/lAyqR

06/09/2026

ESFI is excited to expand our reach internationally with Daniel Majano's presentation at IEEE Sección El Salvador tomorrow, June 10th, at 5:00 P.M. Eastern.

You can register here:
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06/08/2026

We are the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI). Whether it’s a data center powering our digital footprint, solar fields energizing our communities, or an EV charger in your garage, at the Electrical Safety Foundation International, ensuring that new technologies are implemented safely is our mission. Safety is the key to progress, and as the world becomes more electrified, ESFI is the trusted voice helping people, businesses, and technology move forward with confidence.

06/05/2026

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 5,180 nonfatal workplace electrical injuries between 2023 and 2024. These incidents are often life-altering, and nearly a third resulted in over a month away from work. See a detailed breakdown of the BLS injury data on ESFI’s website: https://zurl.co/Xle4a

06/04/2026

Join ESFI later this month at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Conference and Expo, where we will be presenting about electrical safety in the workplace. You can also take advantage of more than 130 live education sessions, workshops, and on-demand educational opportunities. Learn more: https://zurl.co/awSjp

06/03/2026

Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun and will run through November, with the peak season occurring from mid-August to late October. The high winds, extreme rains, and flooding caused by hurricanes present many unique dangers. ESFI offers consumers important advice about how to help prevent electrically related deaths, injuries, and property loss by taking a few precautions during and after severe storms.

06/02/2026

Thank you for helping us make an impact during National Electrical Safety Month. 18 governors issued proclamations declaring May to be National Electrical Safety Month, and the campaign was recognized by Congress through an official resolution. In addition, ESFI’s newly released materials have reached millions of people. We look forward to your support in continuing this momentum as the electrical industry continues to change and grow. https://zurl.co/dYFMQ

06/01/2026

June is National Safety Month, National Safety Council's annual observance to promote safety in communities across the U.S. ESFI’s workplace electrical safety materials provide valuable information to help employees make safe choices every day and include tips for creating a safer work environment, no matter where the work takes place. Share our free safety materials throughout your workplace and community: https://zurl.co/k9aIz

06/01/2026

Thank you for celebrating National Electrical Safety Month with us this year! ESFI's free materials are available for you to share throughout your community to promote electrical safety all year long, both at home and in the workplace: https://zurl.co/rnMus

May is National Electrical Safety Month, and ESFI is launching its annual effort to help reduce electrically-related fatalities and injuries.