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Launch of the 2012 Ontario Electrical Safety Code Coincides with National Electrical Safety Month MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 1, 2012 /CNW/ – The introduction of National Electrical Safety Month will start with new requirements for safe electrical installations coinciding with a May 1 effective date for the 2012 edition of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code. The [...]
Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFi) has put together a great informational video about electric vehicles (EVs) and electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). ESFi says “While an electric vehicle might very well be the right choice for you, there are still some things you need to consider before you drive one home. This engaging video will [...]
Most of us don’t think about our appliances after we turn them on, but now a consumer group is sounding the alarm about the growing risk of appliance fires.
Whether you’re a contractor, installer, designer or manufacturer, it’s your responsibility to ensure that you follow the most up-to-date safe electrical installation requirements. The 2012 Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, builds on an 80-year legacy as a key component of the Canadian electrical safety system. The 22nd edition of the CE Code contains over 180 [...]
The Electrical Safety Authority is advising consumers that Conglom Inc. has recalled Luminus 13W Compact Fluorescent Lamps. According to a Health Canada and Electrical Safety report, the lamp may overheat and melt the enclosure exposing live parts, posing a risk of fire and/or electric shock. Over 120,000 units of the affected products were merchandised to [...]
With the holiday season fast approaching, ESFI is reminding families and communities to incorporate safety and security measures into their daily activities. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 30% of all home fires and 38% of home fire deaths occur during the months of December, January and February. Injuries resulting from falls are also common during the [...]
Since its inception in Canada in September 1991, the IEEE IAS Electrical Safety Workshop has been the premier international forum to enable and accelerate change in the electrical safety culture, and push the envelope on what is possible in preventing workplace injuries from electrical hazards. In this video, EBMag editor Anthony Capkun is joined [...]
Electrical hazards cause more than 300 electrocutions and 4,000 injuries in the workplace each year, disrupting lives and impacting the productivity of companies. While electrical hazards are not the leading cause of on-the-job injuries, accidents, and fatalities, they are disproportionately fatal and costly. Most of these electrically-related fatalities and injuries could easily be avoided. Awareness [...]
Electrical Safety Authority Celebrates the 2011 Ontario Electrical Safety Awards Recipients MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 23, 2011 /CNW/ – The 2011 Ontario Electrical Safety Awards were awarded last night recognizing outstanding contributions in advancing electrical safety and building a safety culture in Ontario. This year’s winners are: • Consumer and Home Electrical Safety – Mike Holmes [...]
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