Mandate, Mission & Vision
Mandate
Ontario’s Electricity Act and the Safety and Consumer Statutes Administration Act and Regulations establish the Electrical Safety Authority’s (ESA) responsibility for regulating the safe use of electricity and equipment in Ontario, enforcing the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, and appointing Inspectors.
Mission
Improve electrical safety for the well-being of the people of Ontario.
Vision
An Ontario free from electrical fatalities and serious injuries, damage or loss.
To achieve this mandate, ESA has, and will continue to ensure:
- Employees have the highest level of technical and service knowledge available.
- The best technical expertise is accessed to define and modify electrical standards.
- Programs and services meet customer needs and are delivered in an effective and efficient manner.
- Systems and processes are updated to respond to changing technology.
- Information sources are clearly defined to assist in assessing public safety needs and priorities.
- Ongoing consultation with all stakeholders.
- New electrical safety opportunities are vigorously pursued.
- Safety partnerships are developed to extend the reach of important safety messages.
