Organization:Electrical Safety Foundation International

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Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI)
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AbbreviationESFI
Founded1994[1]
Founders
  • National Electrical Manufacturers Association
  • Underwriters Laboratories
  • US Consumer Product Safety Commission
TypeFoundation (United States law)
(IRS exemption status): 501(c)(3)[2]
FocusElectrical Safety, Education
Location
WebsiteESFI.org
Formerly called
National Electrical Safety Foundation

The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), formerly the National Electrical Safety Foundation, 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.[3] Founded in 1994 as a cooperative effort by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), ESFI is funded by charitable contributions from, distributors, Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories, retailers, insurers, utilities, safety organizations, and trade and labor associations.[4] The mission of the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is to reduce electrically related injuries, deaths and fires; saving lives and property through public education and outreach.

National Electrical Safety Month

Each May ESFI commemorates National Electrical Safety Month (NESM) to raise awareness and educate the public on critical electrical safety topics. In many states, governors have issued proclamations to observe National Electrical Safety Month and the Executive Office has taken note with official Presidential recognition beginning in 2014.[5][6]

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's National Electrical Code:

Board Members (2022)

Executive Committee[7]

Directors

  • Scott Bausch, Pass & Seymour
  • Joy Ditto, American Public Power Association
  • Milan Dotlich, UL (Underwriters Laboratories)
  • Marco Giamberadino, National Electrical Contractors Association
  • Matt Hockman, Eaton Corporation
  • Steve Jackson, ILSCO
  • Thayer Long, Independent Electrical Contractors
  • Nelson Squires, WESCO Distribution
  • Stephanie Voyda, Edison Electric Institute
  • Richard Weiser, CSA Group

Board Liaisons

  • Andrew Trotta, US Consumer Product Safety Commission

References

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