ESA Launches Podcast Series for Electrical Contractors – “Grounded in Ontario”

July 7 2021

The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) announced the launch of its inaugural podcast series,Grounded in Ontario, made especially for Licensed Electrical Contractors (LECs), Master and certified electricians along with individuals aspiring to work in the electrical trade.

Grounded in Ontariobrings listeners the forum to hear from ESA’s electrical experts and technical advisors, to discuss industry trends. Listeners will be able to grow their knowledge and skillset by receiving updates on the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, safety hazards to watch out for and technical guidance.

“At ESA, we’re passionate about electrical safety and about our licence holder community,” says Josie Erzetic, Chief Regulatory Officer and General Counsel, ESA. “Grounded in Ontariois a podcast that will explore topics and best practices to equip and assist LECs with practical, helpful information they need to do electrical jobs safely.”

Topics to be discussed include pool and hot tub installations, electric vehicle supply equipment and energy storage systems, to name a few. Listeners can visitesasafe.com/podcastto learn more about upcoming electrical topics that will be explored on the podcast along with episode release dates. We also invite you to submit your ideas for future episodes by emailing us atpodcast@esasafe.com

Industry professionals can listen and subscribe to theGrounded in Ontariopodcast throughApple Podcast,Spotify Podcast,Amazon PodcastandGoogle Podcast.

Stay informed and stay grounded!

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