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- What is ESA doing about unlicensed contractors doing electrical work?
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- Do you have a database for contractors who have been found working without a permit?
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- Does a Designated Master Electrician have to be on a work site?
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- How much does the Ontario Electrical Safety Code cost?
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- What is the size of the print version of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code book?
- How do I get a defective Ontario Electrical Safety Code book replaced (e.g. missing page)?
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- If a request is not accepted, do I still have to pay?
- Who can sign for the owner if it is a large company?
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- 2020
- New TikTok Challenge Posing Serious Electrical Risks
- Unlicensed Electrical Contractors and Unsafe Electrical Products Put Ontarians at Risk
- How to Verify a Licensed Electrical Contractor
- Welcome to ESA’s Refreshed Website
- ESA Strategic Plan 2020-2025
- As outdoor work begins, Electrical Safety Authority warns Ontario homeowners to stop, look, live, and avoid deadly distractions – Powerline Safety Week commences May 11
- Open Up the Cottage Safely this Weekend!
- ESA Launches Risk-Based Oversight of Wiring Inspections
- ESA Launches New Plan Review Online Portal
- 2019 Ontario Electrical Safety Report
- ESA Hosts 2020 Ontario Electrical Safety Awards
- Home Renovations due to COVID-19: Obey the Law and Protect Yourself
- Leamington business convicted and fined $100,000 for hiring an Unlicensed Electrical Contractor
- Electrical Safety Authority offers important safety tips for Ontarians this holiday season
- ESA Welcomes Auditor General Report and Recommendations
- ESA Welcomes New Chair Board of Directors
- 2021
- Electrical Safety Authority warns Ontario homeowners about overhead powerline dangers during fall cleanup
- ESA Donates $250,000 from 2016-2021 to Sunnybrook Ross Tilley Burn Centre
- Annette Bergeron, Chair, Board of Directors, Receives Governor General’s Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers
- ESA Partners with the Holmes Group to Educate Homeowners on their Electrical Responsibilities
- ESA Warns of Electrical Hazards When Replacing Metal Water Meters & Water supply lines
- The Electrical Safety Authority reminds Ontarians to stay safe ahead of Powerline Safety Week
- ESA Launches Podcast Series for Electrical Contractors – “Grounded in Ontario”
- ESA Appoints Sandra Montague as Chief Financial Officer
- As the Province Opens Up, ESA offers Tips to Safely Open Your Businesses
- ESA Issues Warning on the Dangers of Lichtenberg Generators
- Electrical Safety Authority Working with Safety Partners to Restore Power in wake of Barrie Tornadoes
- 2021 Annual Licence Holders Meeting
- Electrical Safety Authority Celebrates Safety Leaders at 2021 Ontario Electrical Safety Awards
- The 20th Ontario Electrical Safety Report Demonstrates ESA’s Continued Commitment to Electrical Safety and Education
- ESA’s Board of Directors Position Available
- 2021 Ontario Electrical Safety Code (28th Edition)
- ESA and ECRA Advisory Council continue to support world-leading electrical injury research and patient experience at Sunnybrook Ross Tilley Burn Centre
- Rhonda Barnet Appointed to the Board of the Electrical Safety Authority Representing Consumer Interests
- Electrical Safety Authority encourages Ontarians to check twice for safety this holiday season
- 2021 Ontario Electrical Safety Code is now available
- 2022
- ESA Board of Directors Appoints Josie Erzetic as New President and CEO
- ESA Response to COVID-19
- ESA Board of Directors Recruiting for a Director Representing Ontario Licensed Electricity Distributors
- Vivi White Appointed to the Electrical Safety Authority Board of Directors
- New Edition of Ontario Electrical Safety Code Comes Into Effect as Regulation
- Powerline Contacts are Instant and Lethal – ESA Reminds Ontarians to Avoid Deadly Distractions ahead of Powerline Safety Week
- ESA Advises Ontario Homeowners to Check for Electrical Damage after May 21st Storm
- Electrical Safety Authority working with utilities, Licensed Electrical Contractors to safely restore power in the wake of Saturday’s storm
- ESA Announces Electrical Safety Blitz in Toronto
- Frank D’Andrea Appointed to the Electrical Safety Authority Board of Directors
- Electrical Safety Authority Celebrates Safety Leaders at 2022 Ontario Electrical Safety Awards
- Electrical Safety Authority Honoured Nationally for Digital Transformation Efforts
- Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) Launches New Safety Campaign Targeting Young Electrical Tradespeople
- ‘Tis the Season to Be Safe
- 2023
- Indrani Butany-DeSouza Appointed to the Electrical Safety Authority Board of Directors
- ESA Putting Underground Economy on Notice with New Powers to Issue Administrative Monetary Penalties
- Electrical Safety Authority warns of electrical hazards posed by expected flooding in Northern Ontario
- Electrical Safety Authority Launches Powerline Safety Campaign for First Responders
- Electrical Safety Authority Launches Multi-Faceted Effort to Keep Kids Safe
- ESA Urges Ontarians to Stay Safe After Powerline Contacts Increased by 310%
- Three Powerline Incidents Including a Fatality within a Few Days
- Electrical Safety Authority Announces New Chair and New Member Appointments to the Board of Directors
- Unlicensed Electrician Causes Fire in Hamilton Home; Fined $7,500 because of Unsafe Work
- ESA Ramps Up Electric Vehicle Charging Safety in Ontario
- Electrical Safety Authority Statement on SUP Employees Strike Action
- Unlicensed Electrician in Ottawa Fined $25,000
- Electrical Safety Authority shares tips for staying safe this holiday season
- Electrical Safety Authority Recognizes Safety Excellence in Ontario
- 2024
- Electrical Safety Authority Welcomes the Release of Ontario's Clean Energy Opportunity Report
- Electrical Safety Authority Urges Vigilance After 50% Uptick in Powerline Fatalities
- Electrical Safety Authority and Proof Strategies Reveal the Truth About Unlicensed Electricians with Award-Winning Safety Campaign
- Electrical Safety Authority Investigation Results in $32,500 Total Fines for Unlicensed Ottawa Electrician and his Company
- Electrical Safety Authority Announces Arjan Arenja as New Chair
- Electrical Safety Authority Announces New Member Appointments to the Board of Directors
- Electrical Safety Authority Unveils ‘A-MAZE-ing’ Interactive Experience to Keep Kids Safe from Electrical Harm
- Electrical Safety Authority Recognizes Safety Excellence in Ontario
- Doing Business with ESA During the Canada Post Disruption
- 2024 Ontario Electrical Safety Code (29th Edition)
- 2024 Ontario Electrical Safety Code is Now Available
- 2025
- Call for Nominations: The 16th Annual ESA Ontario Electrical Safety Awards
- Electrical Safety Authority warns of electrical hazards posed by expected flooding
- ESA President and CEO Named One of Canada’s Top Women in Safety
- ESA Launches New Five-Year Strategic Plan to Navigate Ontario's Evolving Energy Landscape
- Checking for Electrical Damage Around Your Home from the Ice Storm
- Electrical Safety Authority offers important information for storm-affected areas
- Electrical Safety Authority Reminds Ontarians to Keep a Safe Distance from Powerlines
- ESA Board of Directors Recruiting for a Director Representing Ontario Licensed Electrical Contractors
- How to do Business with ESA During a Canada Post Disruption
- Latest Social Media Challenge Puts Students at Risk of Electrical Shock
- 2020
