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Document
Number
Name of Publication

Document
Format

016 Extension Cords Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet


HTML

 
099 GFCIs Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet


HTML

 
513 Home Electrical Safety Audit Room by Room Checklist
Checklist


 


PDF
PDF-Spanish
516 Repairing Aluminum Wiring
Booklet


 


PDF

518 Home Wiring Hazards
Booklet


 


PDF

519 Electrical Safety In and Around Pools, Hot Tubs and Spas
Booklet


 


PDF

524 Electrical Receptacle Outlets
Fact Sheet


HTML

 
5037 Newer Hairdryers Prevent Electrocutions
Safety Alert


HTML


PDF

5038 Use a Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter With Electric Heaters in the Bathroom
Safety Alert


HTML

 
5039 Install Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
Safety Alert


HTML


PDF

5040 Use a Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter With Every Power Tool
Safety Alert


HTML

 
5060 Metal Ladders and Electricity Don't Mix
Safety Alert: Keep ladders away from power lines and live electrical wires. Metal conducts electricity!


HTML

 
5061 Electrocution Hazard with Do-It-Yourself Repairs of Microwave Ovens
Safety Alert


HTML


PDF

5133 Preventing Home Fires: Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs)
Describes a new electrical safety device for homes which is expected to provide enhanced protection from fires resulting from unsafe home wiring conditions.


HTML

 
5134 Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs)
Fact Sheet
 


PDF




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