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Document Number Publication Description
016 Extension Cords Fact Sheet (HTML) Fact Sheet.
099 GFCIs Fact Sheet (HTML) Fact Sheet.
516 Repairing Aluminum Wiring (PDF) Booklet.
518 Home Wiring Hazards (PDF) Booklet.
524 Electrical Receptacle Outlets (HTML) Fact Sheet.
5037 Newer Hairdryers Prevent Electrocutions (HTML) (PDF) Safety Alert.
5038 Use a Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter With Electric Heaters in the Bathroom (HTML) Safety Alert.
5039 Install Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs (HTML) (PDF) Safety Alert.
5040 Use a Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter With Every Power Tool (HTML) Safety Alert.
5060 Ladders and Electricity Don't Mix (PDF) Safety Alert
5061 Electrocution Hazard with Do-It-Yourself Repairs of Microwave Ovens (HTML) (PDF) Safety Alert.
5133 Preventing Home Fires: Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) (HTML) Describes a new electrical safety device for homes which is expected to provide enhanced protection from fires resulting from unsafe home wiring conditions.
5134 Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) (PDF) Fact Sheet.


Neighborhood Safety Library
Document Number Publication Description
513 Home Electrical Safety Audit Room by Room Checklist (PDF) (PDF-SPANISH) Checklist.
519 Electrical Safety In and Around Pools, Hot Tubs and Spas (PDF) Booklet.


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