Improving electrical safety for the well-being of the people of Ontario. This page is monitored 8:00-4:00 Mon-Fri. Call 1-877-372-7233 for emergencies.
Before you start your renovation journey, make sure you have all the permits in place. In Ontario, it is the responsibility of the person doing the work to file for the permit with the
@homeandsafety
. Learn more at
#ElectricalSafety
Time to close the cottage? Trees can damage overhead wires, especially in winter when branches hang lower under the weight of heavy snow. Always check for branches over powerlines that may need pruning. More cottage closing tips here:
#cottage
The latest Grounded in Ontario episode discusses EV supply equipment.
#DYK
most new EVSEs are actually software-based? You can program them to ensure you can output whatever your demand needs. Learn about this & more in our podcast. Listen now:
Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation &
#Orangeshirtday
. We remember and honour Indigenous children taken from their communities and families and were forced to attend Residential Schools.
#NDTR
#everychildmatters
Our Preventative Maintenance and Programs Team was honoured to receive the Public Safety Officer's Special Award from Electrical Safety Authority (
@homeandsafety
) at their Annual Meeting yesterday.
This award is a testament to the strong partnership between OCH and the ESA,
Congratulations to the 2024 Ontario Electrical Safety Award recipient for Public Safety Officer Special Recognition Award: Ottawa Community Housing! 👏🏆
Are you a Licensed Electrical Contractor who likes to stay up to date? Listen to our Grounded in Ontario podcast! In the this episode, we talk about the latest advancements & safety considerations for EVSE installations. Hear the podcast 👉
ESA launches an ‘A-MAZE-ing’ interactive learning experience to help keep kids safe from electrical hazards at home. Learn more about Carter Current’s House at
@PRPVillage
: Thanks to
@PeelPolice
for joining us on opening day!
An electrical permit creates a permanent record of the electrical work that has been done in your home & ensures that work is done safely—but an unlicensed electrician cannot get one. Always hire licensed.
On a recent job we worked on we uncovered a lot of electrical issues. But you know what the biggest issue was, is that the work was not done by a licensed electrical contractor and so a permit was also never filed with the
@homeandsafety
and the work wasn't inspected.
We're a 2024
@CdnMarketing
Awards Finalist for the "Your EV Deserves Better" campaign with the Electrical Safety Authority
@homeandsafety
! ⚡Certified EV chargers = safety. Improper installs? Not so much. Huge thanks to our clients & team!
#CMAgala