Media Advisory - 2012 Ontario Electrical Safety Awards

Minister of Consumer Services to Join Celebration of Five Outstanding Safety Leaders

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 20, 2012 /CNW/ - On September 26, a select group of individuals and organizations will be honoured with a 2012 Ontario Electrical Safety Award in recognition of their major contribution to the advancement of electrical safety.

The Electrical Safety Authority and Hon. Margarett Best, Minister of Consumer Services, will pay tribute to five distinguished recipients who have contributed to electrical safety in Ontario.

WHAT:	Presentation of the 2012 Ontario Electrical Safety Awards to:
	Powerline Safety	Burlington Hydro
	Worker Safety:	Electrical Safety for Emergency Responders Committee (including Hydro One, Office of the Fire Marshal, and Public Services Health & Safety Association)
	Product Safety:	Doug Geralde, Canadian Standards Association
	Consumer & Home Safety:	Enersource Mississauga
	Special Award by the Chief Public Safety Officer		Ewa Kozlowska, Toronto Transit Commission, for safely managing her bus and its passengers when powerlines fell on it
WHO:	Hon. Margarett Best, Minister of Consumer Services John Wiersma, Board Chair, Electrical Safety Authority David Collie,  President and CEO, Electrical Safety Authority Doug Crawford, Chief Public Safety Officer, Electrical Safety Authority
WHEN:	Wednesday September 26, 2012 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's (ESA) role is to enhance public electrical safety in Ontario. As a delegated 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 products safety. ESA works extensively with stakeholders throughout the province to educate, train, promote, and foster electrical safety.

SOURCE: Electrical Safety Authority

For further information:

Kara Fraser
Electrical Safety Authority
905-712-5387
[e-mail]
www.esasafe.com