Use this checklist to help find and correct fire safety hazards in your home before they can start a fire or injure someone. The checklist includes steps for reviewing: Smoke Alarms Fire Escape Plans Kitchens Electrical Switches and Outlets Electrical Cords Electrical Panel Heating Equipment If you are unable to complete the items on this…
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Just as regular wellness checkups are critical for maintaining your health, routine safety checkups are critical for the safety of your home. Use ESFI’s handy Electrical Safety Checkup list to ensure that you can identify and correct potential electrical hazards around your home before an electrical fire or incident can result. Learn more from Electrical…
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Did you know that an electrical outlet can do much more than provide electricity? They can be life saving devices by preventing shocks, burns and even fires. Do your outlets need an upgrade? Learn about these specialized electrical outlets with added features to provide a safer home. The major specialized outlet are: Ground Fault Circuit…
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The University of Washington created a great article about electrical safety tips. Learn some of the most common mistakes made in homes across the country. We rely on electricity, but sometimes underestimate its capability of causing injury. Even household current (120 volts) can stop your heart. Learn More
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According to the National Fire Protection Association, 47,700 home fires in the U.S. are caused by electrical failures or malfunctions each year. These fires result in 418 deaths, 1,570 injuries, and $1.4 billion in property damage. Overloaded electrical circuits are a major cause of residential fires. Help lower your risk of electrical fires by not…
DetailsLED Lighting What Is LED Lighting? Standing for light emitting diode, LED refers to the technology used to create this particular style of light. An electrical current is used to create the light around the diode. The standard LED contains two terminals that focus the light to emit in a single path to create a…
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