Electrical Safety Network

But there are also those who try to steal electricity and PECO is trying to get the word out about how dangerous that can be. 

The Missouri Division of Fire Safety concluded in December of last year that the cause of the fire remained undetermined. But the report noted that it most likely began in the attic on the north end of the home and that an electrical short circuit in that area could not be eliminated as a possible cause. A maintenance man employed by the home who was working on its furnaces the day of the fire told investigators that he deliberately short-circuited an electrical line that ran through the attic just hours before the fire. He reportedly shorted the wiring because he did not know which switch in a breaker box controlled one of the furnaces he was repairing and wanted to switch that breaker off.

People should avoid using Wi-Fi wherever possible because of the risks it may pose to health, the German government has said.

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Federal air-safety watchdogs, criticizing years of delays in fixing hazardous cockpit windshields that have caused electrical fires on at least nine Boeing Co. passenger jets since 2004, issued a strongly worded letter urging swift action by the Federal Aviation Administration to eliminate the problem.

West Springfield, MA – Candles used for light by college and university students are a “major cause of campus fires”, according to the National Fire Protection Association(NFPA). Dorm and apartment fires have killed 109 people since 2000 – more than 18 people each year.

Walsall Housing Group (whg) is pioneering a new electrical safety check for its residents, which will help spot electrical problems in people’s homes.

Below is a list of safety tips to follow during a blackout provided by the American Red Cross.

ESA's investigation of unapproved portable generators has identified they present the following potential electric shock and fire hazards:

Workers should understand the power of electricity. Accidents happen because of ignorance. Teach workers about the components of electricity and how to deal with hazardous situations.

Every year, people are injured or killed by circuits they thought were safely turned off. 

ElectroPros, LLC. today announced the launch of www.ElectroPros.com as an information portal for Will County area home owners to find information about electrical safety, and home improvement tips.