Electrical Safety Foundation International

10/23/2026

Heating equipment caused an annual average of 44,210 home fires and 480 deaths between 2016 and 2020, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Have a qualified service professional inspect your heating system annually and never use a cooking stove to heat your home or dry clothes. Stay safe with these tips: https://zurl.co/bkULo

10/22/2026

Avoid using highly flammable items such as dried flowers, corn stalks, or hay in your holiday decorations. They could be ignited by heat from a nearby light bulb. Read more Halloween safety tips here: https://zurl.co/cy9qV

10/21/2026

For the past 30 years, ESFI has excelled in promoting electrical safety at home and in the workplace. As the world’s reliance on electricity infinitely grows, ESFI is working to identify and address evolving electrical safety needs by creating and distributing materials and programs that help make safety easy to understand. Visit https://zurl.co/JH9UW for free materials you can share throughout your community: https://zurl.co/rsV2c

10/20/2026

When using extension cords outside to complete yard work, be sure to plug into a ground fault circuit interrupter or portable GFCI. Do not overload the cords or allow them to run through water or snow on the ground. The appliance or tool that you are using the cord with will have a wattage rating on it. Match this up with your extension cord, and do not use a cord that has a lower rating: https://zurl.co/yu3MY

10/19/2026

Downed power lines can be deadly. Always assume a downed power line is live and avoid approaching them or anything near them: https://zurl.co/2RGOI

10/16/2026

When decorating for Halloween, only use electrical decorations and products that have been tested and certified by Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories, such as UL, CSA, or Intertek: https://zurl.co/f1rGt

10/15/2026

Heating pads and electric blankets cause around 500 fires each year. Almost all of these fires involve electric blankets that are more than ten years old. Electric blankets can cause fires. Always turn them off when not using them, never use them with an extension cord, and check for cracked or damaged cords: https://zurl.co/9OIE3

10/14/2026

An unfortunate recent tragedy in Colorado. We would like to extend our sympathy to the loved ones of the worker involved. OSHA lists electricity as one of the Focus Four hazards impacting the construction industry. https://zurl.co/901TX

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10/14/2026

Remember to inspect all electrical Halloween decorations and extension cords before use. Discard any that are cracked, frayed, or have exposed wiring. Read more Halloween safety tips here: https://zurl.co/1tUO7

10/13/2026

Voltage surges can damage equipment and lead to unexpected downtime. While GFCIs, fuses & breakers, and consumer UPSs help meet your facility’s safety requirements, only surge protective devices can prevent the three Ds of power surges: destruction, disruptions, and degradation.