THUNDER BAY – Choose your Christmas lighting with care.
Once again in the hustle and bustle of the Christmas Season the Ontario Electrical Safety Authority is warning consumers of potential electrical safety hazards associated with Holiday decorations.
Many Ontarians are planning to purchase electrical products during this holiday season, however almost half (49 per cent) do not look for electrical safety symbols when purchasing electrical merchandise including indoor and outdoor holiday decorations.
Safety certification symbols are designed to help consumers determine which products have been tested and meet safety standards. The video includes important electrical safety messages that all consumers should be aware of as they prepare to install their electrical holiday decorations.