About this episode

The episode discusses electrical safety trends and challenges with insights from industry experts.

As National Electrical Safety Month winds down, we are taking stock of some of the biggest electrical safety trends, hazards, and challenges facing both electrical workers and the public. Today on the podcast, Corey Hannahs, NFPA's electrical technical lead, has a wide-ranging conversation with Jennifer Lefevre, the executive director of Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), the organization behind National Electrical Safety Month. They chat about ESFI's safety outreach efforts, what electrical trends and hazards they are keeping an eye on, and why workers, educators, and the general public all have a key role to play in reducing electrical deaths and injuries. LINKS: Learn more about Electrical Safety Foundation International and National Electrical Safety Month Read the latest NFPA news, blogs, and information about electrical safety at home and at work Episode Art: Getty

People in this episode

Host: Corey Hannahs

Guest: Jennifer Lefevre

Topics covered

• electrical safety
• safety trends
• hazards
• public safety
• worker safety
• education

Keywords

• electrical safety
• National Electrical Safety Month
• hazards
• safety outreach
• Electrical Safety Foundation International

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Electrical Safety Foundation International, National Fire Protection Association

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