Electrical Safety
Veridian focuses on providing reliable, efficient and sustainable energy solutions and services. A top priority is the health and safety of employees and members of the public. We make every effort to ensure our equipment can cause no accidental harm to anyone, but if tampered with our power delivery equipment can be deadly. It's very important that parents and childcare providers speak to their children about electrical safety, and instruct them to stay away from electrical equipment and power lines.
As part of Veridan's commitment to safety, the company offers a free, cable locate service for customers and contractors. There is no way to guess where, or how deep, underground power lines are buried and digging into one can be a dangerous and costly mistake. It is also avoidable. If you are planning to carry out excavation work, schedule an appointment online or by phone. We will meet with you on site to identify any underground power lines before work commences to prevent the risk of contacting a power line and causing injury or death.
We are proud of our safety-first culture, and we're working to see this culture take root amongst local youth. One way we support this is through the delivery of the Electricity Safety & Conservation program, where a group of trained presenters deliver safety presentations to elementary school students. The presentations deal with electrical safety and conservation in the school, home as well as outdoors around utility poles, towers and substations.
Veridian's commitment to health and safety extends well beyond its offices. The company is a founding member of the Senior Executive Health and Safety Leadership Charter (previously known as the CEO Health & Safety Charter) – a Canada-wide initiative comprised of CEOs and other leaders focused on and dedicated to providing health and safety for their organizations and communities.
On May 16, 2011, Veridian launched a safety awareness campaign to encourage its customers to keep safety top-of-mind when they carry out spring home improvement projects, and as children begin spending more time enjoying and exploring their neigbourhoods.
The two-month campaign, intended to raise awareness and educate the public on safe digging and the dangers of electrical equipment, includes radio and newspaper advertising; unique posters with creative messaging for schools, contractors and municipal buildings; and other useful information.
Electricity is vital to our daily life, but it must be respected. Please take the opportunity to review these important reminders and keep safe.
- Planning a home wiring project? Remember, all electrical installations must comply with Ontario's Electrical Safety Code and be inspected by the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA). Information to help you select a qualified contractor or apply for an inspection permit can be found on the ESA's website.
- If you see downed electrical wires, stay away, warn others and contact our
Customer Services Department.
- If a lock on electrical equipment is broken or has been tampered with, contact our
Customer Services Department.
- Avoid flying kites and model airplanes near power lines. If one gets caught in the wires, contact our Customer Services Department.
- Never climb utility poles or towers or trees that are close to power lines.
- Do not place swimming or wading pools under power lines.
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For more information on electrical safety, visit
Elecsafe - a not-for-profit Electrical Safety Partnership formed to provide Ontarians with access to important information about electricity that can keep you safe where you live, work and play.
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