NFPA and ESFI work to reduce fatalities caused by electric shock drowning in pools and at marinas
With summer in full swing, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) are joining forces to remind people about the potential electrical hazards in swimming pools, hot tubs and spas, on board boats and in the waters surrounding boats, marinas and launch ramps.
Source:: NFPA – News Releases
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