Electrical

Emerging technologies as well as aging systems continue to challenge safety in the electrical field. We research the cause and impact of electrical incidents and injuries as well as challenges faced due to new technologies to provide you with the knowledge needed to design, main safe solutions.

To learn about older reports, you can:

• see a list of reports, or search and download from the NFPA Library & Archives catalog;
• contact the library at +1 617 984-7445.

You can also browse NFPA workshop and symposium proceedings on this topic.

Latest reports

Fatal work injuries caused by exposure to electricity in 2020

This report draws upon data from the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) sponsored by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to provide an overview of fatal electrical injuries at work in 2020.

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Nonfatal work injuries caused by exposure to electricity in 2020

This report draws upon data from the Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, sponsored by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, to provide an overview of fatal electrical injuries at work in 2020.

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Home and non-home structure fires

• Home Fires Caused by Electrical Failure or Malfunction (2021)
• Home Fires Caused by Electrical Distribution and Lighting Equipment (2021)

Non-fire Electrical Incidents & Injuries

• Fatal Electrical Injuries at Work (2022)
• Non-Fatal Electrical Injuries at Work (2022)
• Static Electricity Incident Review (2021)
• Fatal Electrical Injuries of Contract Workers (2018)
• Non-Fire Electrical Incidents (2017)
• Occupational Injuries from Electrical Shock and Arc Flash Events (2015)

Electrical shock drowning (ESD)

• Marina Risk Reduction (2017)
• Assessment of Hazardous Voltage/Current in Marinas, Boatyards and Floating Buildings (2014)

Data analysis

• Evaluation of Electrical Conductors in Thermal Insulation: Literature Review, Gap Analysis & Development of a Research Plan (2023)
• Electric Circuit Data Collection: An Analysis of Health Care Facilities (2022)
• Residential Electrical Fire Problem: The Data Landscape (2018)
• Data Assessment for Electrical Surge Protection Devices (2014)
• Analytical Modeling of Pan and Oil Heating On an Electric Coil Cooktop (2014)

Electric vehicles

• Emergency Response to Incident Involving Electric Vehicle Battery Hazards (2013)

• Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Safety Training for Emergency Responders (2013)

Fire resistance

• Fire Resistance of Concrete for Electrical Conductors (2018)

Technologies

• Development of Fire Mitigations Solutions for PV Systems Installed on Building Roofs - Phase 1 (2016)
• Evaluation of Electrical Feeder and Branch Circuit Loading: Phase 1 (2016)
• Electronic Cigarette Explosions and Fires: The 2015 Experience (2016)
• Development of Standardized Cooking Fires for Evaluation of Prevention Technologies: Data Analysis (2014)
• Commercial Roof-Mounted Photovoltaic System Installation Best Practices Review and All Hazard Assessment (2013)