Today, more homeowners are tackling do-it-yourself projects than ever before. However, many lack the training and experience needed to safely perform home electrical work. Working with electricity requires thorough planning and extreme care, and cutting corners can be a costly mistake. Whether you are a first-time do-it-yourselfer or a weekend warrior, practicing safe habits around electricity can significantly reduce your risk.
May is National Electrical Safety Month, and a great time to review electrical safety practices. This year, ESFI has teamed up with The Home Depot to launch the Should I DIY? Home Safety Campaign. This new initiative is dedicated to cautioning consumers about the dangers associated with DIY home electrical projects.
The Should I DIY? Home Safety Campaign offers a variety of resources to help educate people everywhere about how to understand and maintain their home electrical system. The following materials can be downloaded at no cost:
Should I DIY? Home Safety Campaign Materials
Should I DIY? Home Safety Campaign Backgrounder
Electrical Safety Workbook (Preview /Download)
Do-It-Yourself Home Electrical Safety Fact Sheet
Older Home DIY Electrical Dangers Fact Sheet
Multimedia Materials
Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
AFCI Awareness PSA (02:08)
Be Wired for Safety PSA (01:00)
Fire Prevention PSA (01:00)
Tamper-Resistant Outlets PSA (02:00)
Power Line Safety PSA (01:00)
Virtual Demonstrations
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) - (Hi-Res/Lo-Res)
Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) - (Hi-Res/Lo-Res)
Tamper-Resistant Outlets (TRO) - (Hi-Res/Lo-Res)
Additional Information
To learn more about National Electrical Safety Month and the Should I DIY? Home Safety Campaign, please contact Jordanna Shapiro at Jordanna.Shapiro@esfi.org or (703) 841-3291.
