21 November 2022
While preparing for this holiday season, the Electrical Safety Authority encourages Ontarians to put safety first when buying and installing festive lighting and décor. Keep your holidays merry and bright with these safety tips.

12 October 2022
This digital campaign targets young people studying the electrical trade as an apprentice or in college and reinforces the fact that they must adopt a safety mindset to have a career in the electrical trade.  

04 October 2022
ESA wins inaugural CIO Award for its Inspector Mapping Tool

03 October 2022
Waterloo North Hydro, Infrastructure Health & Safety Association Working Group, Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc., Jerry White and Trade-Mark Industrial recognized for excellence in electrical safety.

31 August 2022
ESA inspectors will be conducting blitzes in Toronto to educate homeowners on the requirement to file a notification of work and identify any safety hazards that may have occurred from unlicensed electrical work.

07 July 2022
Frank D’Andrea, Vice President, Reliability Standards and Chief Regulatory Officer with Hydro One, has been appointed to ESA's Board of Directors.

27 May 2022
ESA is working closely with local utilities and Licensed Electrical Contractors to restore power in affected areas across Southern Ontario as safely and as quickly as possible.

22 May 2022
ESA is advising Ontarians affected by yesterday’s high winds to take a moment and check for damage to their home or property’s electrical system. There could be shock or fire hazards that must be repaired before power can be restored to your home. 

16 May 2022
May 16 to 22 is Powerline Safety Week, and the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) is asking Ontarians to be aware of the risks and avoid fatal distractions by practicing three critical steps: Stop, Look, and Live.

05 May 2022
The 28th edition the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC) is in effect as regulation. Any electrical work conducted after May 5, 2022 needs to meet the new requirements outlined in the OESC.

20 April 2022
Vivi White has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) by the Honourable Ross Romano, Minister of Government and Consumer Services.

07 April 2022
ESA is looking for a seasoned business executive drawn from an Ontario Licensed Electricity Distributor who can play a key role in guiding the future of ESA.

22 March 2022
Get the newest updates on ESA's actions to keep the Ontario public and our employees safe during the Pandemic.

11 March 2022
The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Josie Erzetic to the role of President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 4, 2022.