Identifying GFCI use with extension cords is one of the best and easiest steps when inspecting a job site for safety ... 5. Do not run extension cords through doorways. Although all the rules ...

"Many contractors work in areas near power lines every day and it's critical that they follow mandatory electrical safety practices," said Chris Myers, Pacific Power safety director. "Careless ...

This season, the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) wants to make sure electrical safety is a priority. Unsafe decorations can lead to serious safety risks, from electric shocks to major fires. By ...

Everybody's in a hurry to get things back to normal after a disaster, but when it comes to electrical safety, it pays to step back and carefully evaluate things before moving ahead with any work.

The Oregon Electrical Specialty Code rules took effect on October 1, 2017. The new rules are based on the 2017 Edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC), but include a long list of amendments. The ...

New rules are based on the 2017 NEC. The Vermont Electricians’ Licensing Board and the Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety recently completed their rule change for the State’s ...