Electrical Safety Authority handed out five Ontario Electrical Safety Awards on Thursday, including one to online advertising platform Kijiji Canada for acting to curb unlicensed electrical contractors peddling services online.
ESA gave Kijiji its “Consumer and Home Safety” award for partnering with ESA to help educate consumers about the risks of hiring unlicensed contractors.
ESA said Kijiji “helped reduce the number of unlicensed contractors advertising electrical services without a licence online.”
Kijiji describes itself as “the #1 online classifieds site in Canada.” And “as one of Canada’s top 10 most-visited digital properties”, reaching nearly half of all Canadian internet users monthly.
Kijiji describes itself as “the #1 online classifieds site in Canada.” And “as one of Canada’s top 10 most-visited digital properties”, reaching nearly half of all Canadian internet users monthly.
Other 2021 award recipients were:
Worker Safety Award: Hydro One Networks Inc. for an employee-led initiative – “safety improvement team” tasked to improve worker safety and employee input into corporate workplace safety initiatives.
Powerline Safety Award: Darren Desrosiers, an individual, was recognized for dedication and commitment to improving powerline safety by contributing to the development of safety standards, processes, and participation on an advisory council dedicated to improving safety in the utility sector.
Licensed Electrical Contractor Recognition Award: T.P. Electric was recognized for safety efforts and the creation of ways to keep its employees safe by revamping its health and safety program to focus on employee engagement and participation.
Chief Public Safety Officer – Special Recognition Award: Dave Shanahan was awarded the Chief Public Safety Officer award for his long-term commitment to occupational health and safety standards that have helped create safer workplaces in Ontario and Canada.
Electrical Safety Authority’s (ESA’s) job is to enhance public electrical safety in Ontario. As an administrative authority acting for 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 product safety.