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Electrical safety is our key concern and I'm always looking out for information that will help keep the industry safe. I wanted to pass along this information from the Electrical Safety Authority regarding guidance during the COVID 19 Outbreak. I hope you find it has value.
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Electrical safety is our key concern and I'm always looking out for information that will help keep the industry safe. I wanted to pass along this information from the Electrical Safety Authority regarding guidance during the COVID 19 Outbreak. I hope you find it has value.
 Urgent Notice
MAY 20, 2020 UPDATE
ESA's response team has been working diligently to address the emerging issues. We are moving into circumstances that will require us to focus on the highest safety and related priorities of the province, while protecting our staff and the public. The document (read here) is based on the latest public health guidelines and recommendations.
As the COVID- 19 situation continues to evolve, ESA is taking additional precautionary measures to keep the Ontario public and our employees safe. ESA is doing its part to support social distancing and help slow the spread of COVID-19. To that end, ESA has limited operational site visits.
We are also applying some additional measures:
- ESA has closed our offices to the public, effective Monday, March 16 until further notice. At this time access will be available for mail and courier deliveries.
- ESA has cancelled all training/Master Electrician exams/large gatherings/conferences/networking events until the end of April.
- ESA is suspending all business air travel, including domestic.
- ESA's stakeholder engagement activities, including Advisory Councils, will be conducted over conference call or webinar until the end of April. Please contact your ESA representative to get further direction.
ESA will continue to monitor and provide updates related to COVID -19 as circumstances change.
Please use ESA general media enquiries if you have any questions in regards to these protocols.
Click here or on the image to read and/or download the PDF.
About the Electrical Safety Authority
The Electrical Safety Authority's (ESA's) role is to enhance public electrical safety in Ontario. As an administrative authority acting on behalf of the Government of Ontario, ESA is responsible for administering specific regulations related to the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, the licensing of Electrical Contractors and Master Electricians, electricity distribution system safety, and electrical product safety. ESA works extensively with stakeholders throughout the province on education, training and promotion to foster electrical safety across the province.
More information on the Electrical Safety Authority can be found at www.esasafe.com,
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