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 ...

Extension cords are fine for smaller devices, but some appliances can be dangerous to use with them, particularly in cold ...

If it gets hot, pulls a lot of power or has a sketchy cord, unplug it," Poon says. "It's the easiest safety habit you can ...

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 ...

Identifying GFCI use with extension cords is one of the best and easiest steps when inspecting a job site for safety. Any construction work site is full of potentially dangerous situations. OSHA ...

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 ...

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 ...

ELECTRICITY powers the wheels of industry and commerce, but the dangers and the hazards associated with the use of damaged electrical equipment and the use of faulty electrical tools and appliances in ...

Hospital-grade power cords in North America are engineered for durability and safety, with reinforced plugs and strict testing standards.

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 ...