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Electrical Safety Publications

Web Exclusives
Document NumberPublicationDescription
016Extension Cords Fact Sheet (HTML)Fact Sheet.
099GFCIs Fact Sheet (HTML)Fact Sheet.
516Repairing Aluminum Wiring (PDF)Booklet.
518Home Wiring Hazards (PDF)Booklet.
524Electrical Receptacle Outlets (HTML)Fact Sheet.
5037Newer Hairdryers Prevent Electrocutions (HTML) (PDF)Safety Alert.
5038Use a Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter With Electric Heaters in the Bathroom (HTML)Safety Alert.
5039Install Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs (HTML) (PDF)Safety Alert.
5040Use a Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter With Every Power Tool (HTML)Safety Alert.
5060Ladders and Electricity Don't Mix (PDF)Safety Alert
5061Electrocution Hazard with Do-It-Yourself Repairs of Microwave Ovens (HTML) (PDF)Safety Alert.
5133Preventing Home Fires: Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) (HTML)Describes a new electrical safety device for homes which is expected to provide enhanced protection from fires resulting from unsafe home wiring conditions.
5134Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) (PDF)Fact Sheet.


Neighborhood Safety Library
Document NumberPublicationDescription
513Home Electrical Safety Checklist (PDF) (PDF-SPANISH)Checklist.
519Electrical Safety In and Around Pools, Hot Tubs and Spas (PDF)Booklet.


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