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Thursday
May092013

MAY IS NATIONAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY MONTH

May is National Electrical Safety Month. According to ESFI (Electrical Safety Foundation International) the theme for this year is "Electrical Safety for All Ages". Here is what they had to say about this year's campaign...

Each year, electrical failures are the cause of 43,900 home fires, resulting in 438 deaths, 1,430 injuries and $1.47 billion in property damage. While electrical hazards threaten the public at large, certain populations experience risks that are significantly higher than that of the general population. Our youngest and oldest populations are exceptionally vulnerable. Since 1999, an average of 496 children ages 14 and under have died each year due to unintentional fire or burn-related injury. As for the older population, the risk for individuals aged 65 and older dying in a fire is 2.6 times greater than that of the general population, and this risk increases with age. With that in mind, ESFI has developed a multifaceted campaign with valuable safety resources targeting our youngest and oldest populations, as well as up-to-date safety resources for the general public.

Check out these great resources from ESFI...

Resources for the Workplace

Electrical Safety Advocate Guide

Resources for Older Adults

Resources for Children

Resources for Homeowners and Consumers

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