On average, 12 Ontarians a year have been killed over the past 10 years as a result of electrical accidents, and countless more suffer accidents from electrical contacts and fires. The Electrical Safety Partners want to educate the public about the facts and steps they can take to keep themselves safe from electrical shock and fire hazards.

The Electrical Safety Partners include:

ESA – develops standards and offers products/services to ensure safe electrical installations and products.

EDA/Hydro One Networks /OPG – generate and distribute electricity safely and reliably over a network of powerlines.

ECAO/IBEW/OEL – represent certified and licensed electrical contractors and electricians who meet electrical safety standards.

CSAO– Construction Safety Association – “The Construction Safety Association of Ontario works with Ontario industry to eliminate injury, illness, and death in Ontario’s construction industry. Ontario holds the best construction safety record in all of North America.”

E&USA – Electrical and Utilities Safety Association – “E&USA is dedicated to being the leading health and safety authority in the electrical and utilities sector by offering training and performance-based injury prevention solutions.” url E&USA

CSA International – set standards and performs testing to ensure safe electrical products.

Electrofederation Canada – supports a standard for electrical manufacturing in Ontario.

CLB Media Incorporated – is assisting in sharing electrical safety information and strengthening the partnership through print communication.