Electricity is something society takes for granted, until it goes out because of a bad thunderstorm, an industrial accident or, in Florida, an osprey building a nest atop a power pole. All three ...
Energy Safety is alarmed at the level of online traders failing to ensure their electrical products are safe – and hopes $33,000 in fines will send a clear message. All traders, including those using ...
Space heaters can overheat and cause fires when they’re too close to other objects. “Keep space heaters at least three feet ...
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many of us think about safety—at the workplace and in our everyday lives. As we look ahead to the best ways to be safe in the post-COVID world, keeping ...
The Electrical Safety Foundation International has released four new publications designed to increase electrical safety awareness in schools, the workplace and the home. For schools, ESFI's ?Mr. Plug ...
Why is it so important to work safely with or near electricity? The voltage of the electricity and the available electrical current in regular businesses and homes has enough power to cause death by ...
Q: I am in the process of updating the landscaping around my deck with more lighting and a fountain. I have done indoor wiring before. What are some of the precautions when running wiring outdoors? A: ...