CREC encourages its members to practice safety and use common sense when using or working around electrical equipment. As part of our commitiment to electrical safety, CREC is an associate member of the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI).
The ESFI mission is to reduce electrically related deaths and injuries through vigilant public education keeping electrical safety top of mind, and to give the general public, school children and the workforce tips and tools to use to prevent deadly and destructive electrical accidents. The ESFI Web site is an excellent source of safety information and educational materials for homeowners, businesses and educators. We encourage you to visit this site and learn more about electrical safety.
(Disclaimer: CREC provides this and other safety tips to users to assist in making informed decisions about the use of electric power. Your safety is our number one concern. Use of this information is at your own risk and does not imply that we accept responsibility for accidents that arise in relation to your actions. If you are not sure of your safety when using electric power please, contact CREC or a state licensed electrician.)