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Safety tips:

Spring floods can be a reality in many areas at this time of the year. Be safety smart and be sure to have all appliances and tools that have been in the water checked out before using them again. Remember water and electricity do not mix.

Always consider a downed power line to be live. Be safety smart and stay away from downed power lines.

When using power tools in a wet area always be safety smart and keep the plug out of any standing water and use a GFCI outlet to protect against electric shock.

Looking for a family-friendly Safety Adventure? Grab the kids and take the Safety Smart Super Challenge! After testing your safety smarts check out all the safety tips on the consumers page and don't forget to check out the newsroom.

UL Needs Your Help! Click here to learn more about joining our Standards Technical Panels!Every minute of every day at UL, we are working for a safer world. And we realize that to you, the consumer, your world is your family, your home and your job. We know you're always looking to make sure that your kid's toys are safe, that the ladders and tools you use around the house and garden are stable and function at their best, and that you feel protected when in your workplace.

Looking for, and finding, the UL Mark on a product tells you that samples of this product line have been thoroughly tested and investigated by our team of product safety professionals. If you're not familiar with the UL Mark, it's the letters "UL" inside a circle. Look on your hair dryer, toaster or vacuum cleaner -- it's likely to be there. The UL Mark of Safety should be on every electrical product, fire extinguisher and fuel-burning appliance in your home. Why? Because at UL, we're working for a safer world, and we know you are too.

Who are you?

UL.com can provide information to all kinds of people - parents, homeowners, older adults, college students and even kids.

What Are Your Interests?

We have information on child safety, smoke and CO alarms, as well as tips on product safety.

Where Are You Located?

Let us show you safety tips for your home and office.

When do you need safety tips?

Each season has its own concerns for safety. That's why we provide seasonal safety tips throughout the year.

How can you learn more?

UL has a number of resources designed to help consumers stay safe! Order brochures, learn more about the UL Mark or take our Safe or Sorry quiz.

Show Your Safety Smarts!

Safety Smart wristbandStart each day wearing your wristband with the UL facing out. When you show 'Safety Smarts', flip the band and let everyone know you're Safety Smart!

To receive a UL Safety Awareness Wristband (while quantities last), send a self-addressed stamped envelope to:
Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
"I Am Safety Smart"
333 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, Illinois 60062