(StatePoint) Springtime is peak home-buying and building season. And itâs critical to protect one of the largest investments youâll make in a lifetime â as well as your loved ones.
May, National Electrical Safety Month, is a good time to brush up on potential electrical hazards and learn more about Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) circuit breaker technology, an important life and fire safety device for any new or newly-renovated home â and a National Electrical Code requirement.
âEnsuring your home is outfitted with life-saving technology like Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters is critical,â says Ashley Bryant, National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Low Voltage Distribution Equipment AFCI Task Force co-chair. âAFCIs are smart devices proven to detect dangerous arcing in damaged wiring behind walls, as well as in damaged electrical cords under furniture or connected to unsafe appliances, preventing deadly electrical fires from occurri
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Culligan Quality Water of North Central Ohio wins top dealer award
MANSFIELD - Culligan Quality Water of North Central Ohio was awarded a Top Dealer Award for being one of the top 25 dealers in medium markets in all of North America for 2020. The Culligan Of North Central Ohio franchise serves the Ohio counties of Richland, Knox, Ashland, Morrow, Crawford and portions of southern Huron County.
Cameron Karger, president and co-owner of the Culligan franchise, said he owed a debt of gratitude to each employee in the dealership.
“Without their professionalism, dedication and resilience, during a pandemic no less, achieving this level of excellence would not be possible,” Karger said.
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April 14, 2021
CHARLOTTE, NC May is National Electrical Safety Month and is a time to raise awareness on how to avoid potential electrical hazards.
Mister Sparky President, Rusty Wise, joins Rising to discuss precautions to keep in mind as the weather is warming up and we are spending more time outdoors.
For more information on Mister Sparky please visit mistersparkycharlotte.com.
ESFI Announces “Connected to Safety” as National Electrical Safety Month Theme
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Making your Home Safe and Efficient
“Whether you re working from home, learning from home, or just spending more time at home, it is important to make sure your home is electrically safe, secure, and efficient.” - ESFI President Brett Brenner ARLINGTON, Va. (PRWEB) April 06, 2021 May is National Electrical Safety Month, and the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is launching its annual effort to help reduce electrically-related fatalities, injuries, and property loss. This year’s campaign theme is “Connected to Safety,” which educates consumers on the emerging technology that ensures their homes are prepared to keep up with today’s energy demands.
ARLINGTON, Va. (BUSINESS WIRE) Apr 5, 2021
May is National Electrical Safety Month, and the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is launching its annual effort to help reduce electrically-related fatalities, injuries, and property loss. This year s campaign theme is âConnected to Safety,â which aims to educate the workforce about solar panel and temporary power safety precautions, and helps businesses prepare their facilities for electric vehicle charging.
Follow these steps to ensure proper safety procedures are met when working with or around temporary power. (Graphic: Business Wire)
There were 166 electrical fatalities in 2019, a 3.75% increase over 2018, and the highest amount of electrical fatalities since 2011. ESFI created this yearâs National Electrical Safety Month resources to address workplace safety needs to prevent these avoidable injuries and deaths. âContact with electricity is one of the leading causes of construction workplace fat