ESFI, Head Back to School Safely

Back To School Safety

Electricity is all around us. Learning how to properly use electricity when charging your phone or other electronics can help you avoid painful injuries and keep the devices in working order.

Back to School Safety
• Do not play on or around utility poles or power lines; you can get hurt!
• Stay away from green box transformers or other electrical equipment; you can get shocked!
• Never insert anything other than an electrical plug into an electrical outlet. You can damage your home and hurt yourself if you do!
• Stay away from power stations and substations.

Cooking Safety
• Make sure your kitchen and bathrooms have GFCI-protected outlets.
• Unplug appliances when not in use. Never leave cooking or appliances unattended.
• Make sure you have working smoke alarms and never disable a smoke alarm when cooking.

Learn How to Test Safety Outlets
1. Plug in a nightlight to the outlet you’re testing.
2. Press test and the light should turn off.
3. Press reset and the light should turn back on.
4. If the light does not turn on, have a qualified electrician inspect the outlet.

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At Home Learning Electrical Safety

Completing homework or attending school at home? Follow these electrical safety tips to keep you, your family, and your home safe from electrical hazards. Wherever you are learning, it’s always important to be safe.

1. Avoid overloading outlets.
2. Unplug appliances when not in use to save energy and minimize the risk of shock and fire.
3. Regularly inspect electrical cords and extension cords for damage.
4. Extension cords should only be used on a temporary basis.
5. Never plug a space heater or fan into an extension cord or power strip.
6. Never run cords under rugs, carpets, doors, or windows.
7. Plug in smartly. Make sure cords do not become tripping hazards.
8. Keep papers and other potential combustibles at least three feet away from space heaters and other heat sources.
9. Make sure you use proper wattage for lamps and lighting.
10. Make sure your home has smoke alarms. Test them monthly, change batteries yearly, and replace the unit every ten years.

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Free OH&S Webinar

Hazard Identification and Injury Prevention for Workers in Electrical Utility Jobs Webinar
Thursday, August 4, 2022
2:00 PM ET – 1:00 PM CT – 11:00 AM PT

ESFI is participating in a free webinar, “Hazard Identification and Injury Prevention for Workers in Electrical Utility Jobs,” hosted by OH&S Magazine on Thursday, August 4th at 2:00 PM ET.

The purpose of this webinar is to provide information on the types of injuries happening to utility workers around the country. ESFI’s speakers will also discuss how to identify hazards to prevent workplace injuries and fatalities from occurring.

To Register for the Free Webinar, click here.

NECA 2022 Austin

NECA Austin 2022
Presented by the National Electrical Contractors Association
Saturday, October 15th through Tuesday, October 18th

Austin Convention Center
500 E Cesar Chavez St
Austin, TX 78701

The NECA SHOW is where leaders of the $202 billion electrical construction industry convene each year to discuss the ever-changing, ever-growing business environment. Attendees bring power, light, and communication technology to buildings and communities across the U.S. Each year, the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) opens the doors and invites the entire industry to see, touch, and talk about new solutions that will benefit their bottom-line.

The early registration rate ends on August 3rd. Reserve your spot for this rate now.

Thank you for all you do to make your community a safer place!

Sincerely,

Electrical Safety Foundation International

Heidi