Electrical Safety Foundation


The Electrical Safety Foundation International is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Rosslyn, Virginia, US dedicated exclusively to promoting electrical safety at home, school, and in the workplace. Founded in 1994 as a cooperative effort by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), and the US Consumer [Product Safety Commission], ESFI is funded by charitable contributions from, distributors, Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories, retailers, insurers, utilities, safety organizations, and trade and labor associations. The mission of ESFI is to prevent electrically-related injuries, deaths, and fires through public education and outreach.

National Electrical Safety Month

Each May, ESFI commemorates National Electrical Safety Month to raise awareness for and educate the public on critical electrical safety topics. In many states, governors have issued proclamations to observe National Electrical Safety Month. NESM also garnered Presidential recognition in 2014.

Programs

ESFI supports and creates materials to raise awareness on the following consumer hazards and electrical safety technologies required by the National [Fire Protection Association|National Fire Protection Association's] National Electrical Code:

Executive Committee

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