Electrical issues were the second leading cause of home fires between 2012 and 2016, according to the National Fire Protection Association -- and there's little evidence that the trend has changed.

How much time do you spend thinking about extension cords? Probably not much … but did you know they’re one of the biggest ...

Although we are living in an increasingly wireless world, many of our electrical gadgets and appliances still require plugging into an outlet. Like the item it powers, an electrical power cord ...

When in need of an extension cord in the office or at home, it's imperative to know that just because a particular cord is long enough, it's not necessarily the right one for the job. Many erroneously ...

House fires that start with a single overloaded cord rarely look dramatic at first. A warm plug, a faint plastic smell, a power strip tucked behind a sofa or under a desk, and suddenly a convenience ...

Article 400 of the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) provides the requirements for flexible cords and flexible cables. OSHA also has requirements for them [29CFR1926.405(g)]. Think of cords as being ...

Exposed power cords can significantly impact your home's appearance. They can give your house a cluttered appearance, making it look a bit disorganized. Plus, visible power cords can pose a safety ...

A new OSHA toolbox talk emphasizes that most workplace electrical fatalities occur outside traditional electrical trades and outlines practical steps employers can take to reduce risk.

Very few of our Residence Halls have the number of wall outlets we all would like. In addition the outlets more than likely will not be in locations which, will be most convenient to your chosen room ...

Electrical safety is one of those issues that proves that the devil is indeed in the details. Nearly every industry has to deal with electrical safety concerns in that there’s some sort of electrical ...