Electrical Safety Foundation International

Electrical Safety Foundation International The premier 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated exclusively to promoting electrical safety. Safety is smart. Prevention is power.

06/17/2026

Accidental contact with energized equipment causes over one-third of all electrically related deaths in the workplace. Always perform a site and risk assessment before conducting any work. Be sure to follow the hierarchy of controls and other safety practices on every job. Always test for voltage before you start work, including the area around the equipment you are working on.

06/16/2026

Working with electricity is extremely dangerous, so it's important to always hire qualified electrical workers to complete those jobs. Avoid catastrophe by knowing when to say when. If you feel unsafe performing a job, STOP and say something. Avoid electrical rooms and other potentially hazardous areas. And always look up before performing a task outside to avoid power lines.

If a severe storm hits your workplace, is there an emergency action plan (EAP) in place to help employees respond? Accor...
06/15/2026

If a severe storm hits your workplace, is there an emergency action plan (EAP) in place to help employees respond? According to OSHA, “The best way to protect workers is to expect the unexpected and to carefully develop an EAP.” If your workplace has an EAP in place, now is a good time to review it to ensure that employees know how to execute the plan if needed. Learn more about commercial disaster safety with ESFI’s free resources: https://zurl.co/20Waz

Contact with or exposure to electricity continues to be one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities and injuries i...
06/12/2026

Contact with or exposure to electricity continues to be one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities and injuries in the U.S. Between 2011 and 2024, there was a total of 2,070 workplace fatalities involving electricity, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. During this period, 70% of fatalities occurred in non-electrically related occupations: https://zurl.co/hlkXf

06/11/2026

According to OSHA, following proper lockout/tagout procedures can prevent an estimated 120 fatalities and 60,000 injuries every year. It’s crucial to stick to the proper lockout/tagout protocols to avoid unnecessary risk.

The number of lithium-ion battery incidents involving smoke, fire, or extreme heat on flights doubled from 2019 to 2024,...
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

ESFI recently developed an infographic with help from Nathaniel Scott, Lanny Floyd, and Evan Banda highlighting the elec...
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

06/08/2026

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.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 5,180 nonfatal workplace electrical injuries between 2023 and 2024. These incide...
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

Address

1300 17th Street N, Ste 900
Arlington, VA
22209

Telephone

+17038413229

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Electrical Safety Foundation International posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Electrical Safety Foundation International:

Shortcuts

Share

Category