Electrical Safety

Electrical inspector in safety gear examines a circuit breaker panel while holding a tablet device, demonstrating modern safety protocols and technological integration in electrical maintenance.

By InterNACHI   Electricity is an essential part of our lives. However, it has the potential to cause great harm. Electrical systems will function almost indefinitely, if properly installed and not overloaded or physically abused. Electrical fires in our homes claim the lives of 485 Americans each year and injure 2,305 more. Some of these […]

Child-Proofing Your Home: 12 Safety Devices to Protect Your Children

Close up view of a white child safety lock holding two cabinet doors together

by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kate Tarasenko from InterNACHI About 2.5 million children are injured or killed by hazards in the home each year. The good news is that many of these incidents can be prevented by using simple child-safety devices on the market today. Any safety device you buy should be sturdy enough to prevent injury […]