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ELECTRICAL PRODUCT SAFETY IN ONTARIO: REGULATION 438/07

On August 1, 2007 the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services filed Ontario Regulation 438/07, Product Safety. This new regulation enables Electrical Safety Authority to address the safety of electrical products and equipment sold and used in Ontario.

ESA is committed to working with stakeholders over the next several months to establish operational guidelines to support the implementation of the regulation. Click here for more information about Regulation 438/07.

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Recent Recalls / Safety Alerts & Flashes

07/18/08 Hewlett-Packard Co. Recalls Fax Machines Due to Fire Hazard
09/19/07 Hubbell Wiring Device-Kellems Commercial GFCI Receptacle Product Notification
06/05/08 Electrical Safety Authority Warns Sports Field Operators About Electrical Safety Hazards with Older Electrical and Lighting Equipment

Wiring is complicated, mistakes can be serious, a licensed electrical contractor can get the job done right
The Electrical Safety Authority has developed a province-wide campaign informing Ontarians of the requirement to hold an ECRA/ESA provincial licence to offer electrical services. Click here for more information about the consumer awareness campaign. Click here for a list of licenced electrical contractors.

  Don’t Work Live (Arc Flash)

Determining "Risk Factor"

The Electrical Safety Authority has been working to educate do-it-yourselfers through Home Depot outlets of the potential risks associated with specific electrical installations and tips they can follow to keep themselves safe. Click here to test your knowledge of the risk factor - and to view the safety tips.

  Electrical Safety Authority Fall Consumer Campaign, Frayed or damaged extension cords, Overloaded outlets, Incorrect bonding (grounding)


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