12 December 2024
The 2024 edition of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC) has been finalized and is now available for purchase. The updated Electrical Safety Code regulation comes into effect on May 1, 2025.

15 November 2024
The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) is reminding stakeholders that they can continue to do business and ensure they meet their compliance obligations during a postal strike.

15 November 2024
The 2024 Ontario Electrical Safety Code (29th Edition) Receives Approval from Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement, and comes into effect on May 1, 2025.  

20 September 2024
PUC Services Inc., Bluewater Power, Hydro One & London Hydro, Elexicon Energy, Mellon Inc., and Ottawa Community Housing were honoured at the 2024 Ontario Electrical Safety Awards for exemplary electrical safety leadership.

11 September 2024
ESA’s new space at the Peel Children’s Safety Village will teach children about electrical safety through experiential learning .

04 September 2024
Today, the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) announced the appointment of three new and experienced Board Members.

31 July 2024
Effective August 1, 2024, Arjan Arenja will serve as the new Chair of the Board of Directors of the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA). 

17 July 2024
On May 30, 2024, Serge Yasmine and BMX Renovations Inc. pleaded guilty to several offences under the Electricity Act and were ordered to pay a total fine of $32,500.

18 June 2024
ESA and Proof Strategies have received seven awards from the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS), including 2024 ACE Best Creative Campaign, for the outstanding “Don’t Risk It” campaign.

13 May 2024
The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) is issuing an important reminder to Ontarians following a 50 per cent increase in powerline-related fatalities in the province. This Powerline Safety Week (May 13 to 19), the ESA is sharing crucial tips to stay safe around powerlines, both at home and at work.

19 January 2024
The Ontario Government released Ontario’s Clean Energy Opportunity Report of the Energy and Electrification Transition Panel. ESA is very pleased that the Panel has specifically emphasized the importance of safety.