Media Advisory - 2014 Ontario Electrical Safety Awards

Celebrating Five Outstanding Safety Leaders

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 23, 2014 /CNW/ - On September 30^th, an exemplary group of individuals and organizations will be honoured with a 2014 Ontario Electrical Safety Award in recognition of their major contribution in the advancement of electrical safety.

The Electrical Safety Authority will pay tribute to four distinguished recipients during its annual award presentation to celebrate significant accomplishments that bring us closer to an Ontario free of electrical fatalities and serious injury, damage or loss.

WHAT:	Presentation of the 2014 Ontario Electrical Safety Awards to:
	Powerline Safety:	PowerStream Inc.
	Worker Safety:	Utilities Kingston & City of Kingston
	Consumer & Home Safety:	Hydro Ottawa
	Special Award by the  Chief Public Safety Officer		Ted Wieclawek, Ontario Fire Marshal and Chief, Emergency Management (OFMEM) & the OFMEM Team
WHO:	David Collie,  President and CEO, Electrical Safety Authority Charles Cipolla, Chair, Electrical Safety Authority Scott Saint, Chief Public Safety Officer, Electrical Safety Authority
WHEN:	Tuesday, September 30, 2014 4:00  -  5:30 p.m.: Remarks & Awards Presentation 5:30  -  6:30 p.m.: Reception
WHERE:	Living Arts Centre, RBC Theatre 4141 Living Arts Drive, Mississauga, ON

The Electrical Safety Authority
The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) is an administrative authority acting on behalf of the Government of Ontario with specific responsibilities under the Electricity Act and the Safety and Consumer Statutes Administration Act.  As part of its mandate, ESA is responsible for administering regulation in four key areas: the Ontario Electrical Safety Code; licensing of Electrical Contractors and Master Electricians; electrical distribution safety; and electrical product safety.

SOURCE: Electrical Safety Authority

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