Check out and share the following tips, tools and information related to electrical safety for you and your family.

Electrical Safety Videos

Lucky the Squirrel videos help teach you how to safety around electrical equipment.

• Don't Use Damaged Power Tools 
• Keep 3 to 6 Metres from Overhead Powerline 
• What to Do If a Powerline Falls on Your Vehicle

• Call Before You Dig

• It is Very Dangerous to Touch an Overhead Powerline with Your Body or Tool

• Stay 10 Metres or More Away from a Downed Powerline

• Don't Tamper with Transformers and Electrical Equipment

Safety Tips for Home and Work

There are many electrical dangers in everyday homes that put ourselves, and our loved ones at risk. Undertaking electrical work on your own, or hiring the wrong person for the job can result in major property damage, or even loss of life.

10 Shocking Facts About Electrical Safety is a two minute video from the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) that shows you how to spot electrical risks and how to avoid them to keep your family and home safe.

 

Health Canada Bulletins

 Smart Meters

Safety Related Websites

• Health Canada
• Electrical Safety at Home and Work
• Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) 
• Ontario Ministry of Labour
• Waterloo Region Emergency Management Centre