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ME Competency Profile Resource Library

Welcome to the ME Competency Profile Resource Library

We aim to support Master Electricians (MEs) by providing access to voluntary educational resources tailored to their diverse needs and interests. With a wide range of materials available, our library facilitates ongoing learning, helping MEs enhance their skills across the nine Competency Profile categories.

Explore our resource library to elevate your practice and promote excellence in safety, ethics, and proficiency.

Please Note – Library is In Progress: The ME Competency Profile Resource Library will be progressively populated with content, with each ME Competency Profile Domain being addressed one at a time, from March to November 2024. Access the release schedule here.

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Tip: Looking for resources related to just one competency or keyword? Use the search bar below to filter results by a keyword or a relevant competency.

Resource Organization Name Resource Type Competency Profile Domain Keywords and Relevant Competencies
Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) Website Health & Safety Health and Safety Association, Manufacturing, Agricultural, Service sector
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) Website Health & Safety Protect against hazards, Respirator, Gloves, Ear plugs, Hard hat, Safety goggles, Safety shoes, Safety boots
Emergency Preparedness and Response Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) Website Health & Safety Emergency situation, COVID-19, Pandemic, Masks
Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) Training & Events Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) Course(s) Health & Safety Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), manufacturing, agricultural, service sector, Health and Safety Representative (HSR), Working at Heights (WAH), Fall arrest, Fall protection, WHMIS, Confined spaces, Employee wellbeing, Ergonomics, Hazards
WSIB Health and Safety Index Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) Website Health & Safety Workplace insurance, Performance indicators, Measure, Safety program
Guide to Occupational Health and Safety Act Government of Ontario Website Health & Safety Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD), Ministry of Labour (MOL), Accreditation, Recognition, Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) Website Health & Safety OHSA, Rights, Duties, Green Book
Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA) Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA) Website Health & Safety Resources, Training, Control and eliminate safety hazards, Safety program, Unapproved electrical equipment, Health and Safety Association (HSA)
Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA) Training Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA) Course(s) Health & Safety Education, Working at Heights (WAH), Fall arrest, Fall protection, Confined spaces, Asbestos, Occupational Health and Safety, WHMIS
Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA) Safety Podcast Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) Podcast Health & Safety Best practices, Resources, Training, Control and eliminate safety hazards
Supporting Ontario’s Safe Employers Program Government of Ontario Website Health & Safety Protect against hazards, Respirator, Gloves, Ear plugs, Hard hat, Safety goggles, Safety shoes, Safety boots
Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) Government of Ontario Website Health & Safety Ministry of Labour (MOL)
Health and Safety Training Government of Ontario Website Health & Safety Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Supervisor, Worker, Ontario Regulation 297/13, Health and Safety Representative (HSR), Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), Working at Heights (WAH), Health and Safety Association (HSA)
Preventing Workplace Violence and Workplace Harassment Government of Ontario Website Health & Safety Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Protect workers, Ontario Human Rights Code
Rights of Workers in Ontario Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA) Website Health & Safety Right to know, Right to participate, Right to refuse unsafe work
Reporting Workplace Incidents and Illnesses Government of Ontario Website Health & Safety Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Death, Fatality, Injury, Occupational illness
O. Reg. 420/21: Notices and Reports Under Sections 51 to 53.1 of the Act - Fatalities, Critical Injuries, Occupational Illnesses and Other Incidents Government of Ontario e-Laws Website Health & Safety Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Death, Fatality, Injury, Occupational illness
Training for Working at Heights Government of Ontario Course(s) Health & Safety Working at Heights (WAH), Fall arrest, Fall protection
Workplace Safety North (WSN) Workplace Safety North (WSN) Website Health & Safety Mining, Mine, Forestry, Northern Ontario
Workplace Safety North (WSN) Training & Events Workplace Safety North (WSN) Course(s) Health & Safety Mining, Mine, Forestry, Northern Ontario, Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), Industrial hygiene, Working at Heights (WAH), Fall arrest, Fall protection
OHS Act And Industrial Regulations Workplace Safety North (WSN) Course(s) Health & Safety Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Green Book, Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), Health and Safety Association (HSA)
Health and Safety Representative Basic Training Workplace Safety North (WSN) Course(s) Health & Safety Health and Safety Representative (HSR), Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Workplace hazard, Rights, Duties, Responsibilities, Health and Safety Association (HSA)
Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers Inc. (OHCOW) Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers Inc. (OHCOW) Website Health & Safety Health and Safety Association (HSA), Medical diagnostic services, Prevention, Investigate, Report, Occupational illness, Injury, COVID-19
Workers Health and Safety Centre (WHSC) Workers Health and Safety Centre (WHSC) Course(s) Health & Safety Training, Ergonomics, Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), WHMIS, Health and Safety Representative (HSR), Working at Heights (WAH), Fall arrest, Fall protection, Mental health training, Inspection, Investigation, Health and Safety Association (HSA)
Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA) Resource Catalogue Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA) Website Health & Safety Checklist, Poster, Resources, Workplace tools, Brochures, Noise, Hazards, Emergency preparedness, Health and Safety Association (HSA)
Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA) Training Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA) Course(s) Health & Safety Training, Emergency preparedness, Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), Working at Heights (WAH), Worker requirements, Supervisor
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) Government of Canada Website Health & Safety Standards, Internal Responsibility System (IRS), Rights, Responsibilities, Due diligence, Acts, Regulations, Hazards, Health, Wellness
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) Courses Government of Canada Course(s) Health & Safety Confined spaces, Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Emergency preparedness, Health and Safety Committee, Mental health, Supervisor, Incident, Investigation, Noise, Ergonomics, WHMIS, Working at Heights (WAH), Fall arrest, Fall protection
Achieve Compliance on Construction Sites: Electrical Hazards Government of Ontario Website Health & Safety Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Worker qualifications, Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Workplace Health & Safety Government of Ontario Website Health & Safety Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Planning, Workplace hazards, Inspections, Investigations
Occupational Health and Safety in Federally Regulated Workplaces Government of Canada Website Health & Safety Canada Labour Code (CAC), Right to know, Right to participate, Right to refuse, Duties, Responsibilities, Investigation, Inspection
Overview of the Parts of the Canada Labour Code and How They Apply to Your Workplace Government of Canada Website Health & Safety Canada Labour Code (CAC), Industrial Relations, Occupational Health and Safety
Occupational Health and Safety Act Government of Ontario e-Laws Website Health & Safety, Legal OHSA, Statute
Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 Government of Ontario e-Laws Website Health & Safety, Legal Injury, Accident, Claim, Statute
R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1101: First Aid Requirements Government of Ontario e-Laws Website

Health & Safety, Legal

OHSA, First Aid
Health and Safety Resources for Your Small Business Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA) Website Health & Safety Legislative requirements, Best practices, Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
Small Business Toolkit Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA) Website Health & Safety Legislative requirements, Best practices, Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
Don't Work on Energized Equipment Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) Website Health & Safety, OESC Working live, Hazards
CSA Z462: Workplace Electrical Safety 2021 CSA Group Website Health & Safety, Technical Knowledge & Skills Safe work practices, Workplace safety
Posters Required in the Workplace Government of Ontario Website Health & Safety Employment standards, Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC)
Health & Safety for Small Business Government of Ontario Website Health & Safety WHMIS, Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), Health and Safety Representative (HSR), Inspection, Supervisor
Guide for Health & Safety Committees and Representatives Government of Ontario Website Health & Safety Joint Health and Safety Committee  (JHSC), Health and Safety Representative (HSR)
Electrical Safety: A Program Development Guide Energy Safety Canada Website Health & Safety Electrical safety program, Electrical hazards, Identify hazards, Identify risks, Preventive and protective control measures
Recognized Approval Marks Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) Website OESC, Technical Knowledge & Skills Recognized Certification Markings, Electrical equipment, Approved, Accredited certification agency, Accredited evaluation agency, Field evaluation
O. Reg. 164/99: Ontario Electrical Safety Code Government of Ontario e-Laws Website OESC, Legal OESC, Ontario Regulation 164/99, Electricity Act 1998, Ontario statutes and regulations
Grounded in Ontario Podcast Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) Podcast OESC Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC), Best practices, Electrical safety, Compliance
Plugged In Newsletter Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) Website OESC Licence holders, Licensed Electrical Contractor (LEC), Master Electrician (ME)
LEC Online Store Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) Website OESC, Advocacy Customer materials, Downloads, Resources, Inspection, Notification, Safety hazard, Storm safety
OESC Sample Bulletins Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) Website OESC Ontario Electrical Safety Code
Flash Notices Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) Website OESC Identified Hazards
Toolbox Talks Newsletter Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) Website OESC Safety, Seasonal reminders, Licensing matters, Code updates
OESC Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) Website OESC Ontario Electrical Safety Code 28th Edition, 2021 Amendments, Ontario Regulation 164/99
Ontario Amendments to the Canadian Electrician Code Part 1, C22.1 Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) Website OESC Ontario Electrical Safety Code 28th Edition, 2021 Amendments, Ontario Regulation 164/99
Exceptions to Product Approval Requirements Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) Website OESC, Technical Knowledge & Skills Code Rule 2-022
Electrical Guidelines & Specifications Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) Website OESC, Technical Knowledge & Skills Product recalls, Safety alerts, Flash notices, Guidelines and reports, Bulletins, Electrical products, Ontario Regulation 438/07
Electrical Safety System Assessment Checklist Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) Website OESC, Technical Knowledge & Skills Evaluating a home electrical system, General Inspection
Training Solutions Course Offerings Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) Website OESC, Technical Knowledge & Skills Control of Hazardous Energy, Electrical Safety Awareness, Grounding & Bonding, Maintenance Staff, Powerline Safety Awareness, Principles of Electrical Safety in the Workplace, Z462, Lockout Tagout, Safe Work Planning, Ontario Electrical Safety Code 28th Edition, 2021 Amendments, Ontario Regulation 164/99
Don't Work on Energized Equipment Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) Website Health & Safety, OESC Working Live, Hazards
New Edition of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) Electrical Business Magazine Website OESC 2024 CEC, 2024 Code, 2024 edition, CSA C22.1:24, CSA Group
Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC) Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) Website OESC Purchase the Code, Order the Code, Bulletins, Ontario Regulation 164/99, CSA Group
CSA Communities CSA Group Website OESC, Health & Safety Ontario Electrical Safety Code, Bulletins, Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Standards
Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC), 28th Edition - 2021 CSA Group Book OESC Purchase the Code, Order the Code, Ontario Regulation 164/99, 2021 Amendments
Free Viewable Ontario Electrical Safety Code (Registration required) CSA Group E-Book OESC Ontario Electrical Safety Code 28th Edition, 2021 Amendments, Ontario Regulation 164/99
Canadian Electrical Code Training Options CSA Group Course OESC CEC, CSA C22.1:24, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, Key Changes
Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (26th Edition) CSA Group Book OESC CEC, CSA C22.1:24, Purchase the Code, Order the Code
Ontario Electrical Safety Code Explained The Electricity Forum Website OESC Ontario Regulation 164/99
Electrical Fifth Edition Illustrated Code Series Orderline Book OESC Ontario Electrical Safety Code 28th Edition, 2021 Amendments, Ontario Regulation 164/99
Ontario Electrical Safety Code Training The Electricity Forum Course OESC Ontario Electrical Safety Code 28th Edition, 2021 Amendments, Ontario Regulation 164/99
Ontario Electrical Safety Code Training Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) Course OESC Ontario Electrical Safety Code 28th Edition, 2021 Amendments, Ontario Regulation 164/99
Don McNichol Code Training Donald R. McNichol Consulting Inc. Course OESC CEC, CSA C22.1:24, Canadian Electrical Code, Ontario Electrical Safety Code 28th Edition, 2021 Amendments, Ontario Regulation 164/99
Hazardous Locations EngWorks Inc. Course Health & Safety, OESC Training, Hazardous location, Flammable gas, Vapours, Combustible dusts, CEC, CSA C22.1:24, Canadian Electrical Code, Ontario Electrical Safety Code 28th Edition, 2021 Amendments, Ontario Regulation 164/99
Master Electrician Licence Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) Website Legal ME Licence, Licensing requirement
ECRA/ESA Electrical Contractor Licence Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) Website Legal ECRA, LEC Licence, Licensing requirement
Standards of Conduct and Guidelines for Licence Holders Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) Website Management & Administration, Legal Standards of Conduct, Duties and Responsibilities, Ontario Regulation 570/05, Licensed Electrical Contractor (LEC), Master Electrician (ME),
Applicable laws, Obligations
Guideline to the Duties and Responsibilities of Licensed Electrical Contractors (LECs) and Designated Master Electricians (DMEs) Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) Website Management & Administration, Legal Standards of Conduct, Duties and Responsibilities, Ontario Regulation 570/05, Licensed Electrical Contractor (LEC), Designated Master Electrician (DME), Applicable laws, Obligations
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Website Legal, Health & Safety Workplace insurance, liability, workplace injury, workplace illness, coverage
WSIB Guide: Services and Responsibilities - Business Edition Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Website Legal, Health & Safety Workplace insurance, Business responsibilities, Coverage
Business Insurance Government of Canada Website Legal Workplace insurance, Business responsibilities
Starting and Running a Business Government of Ontario Website Legal Register your business, Workplace rules and regulations, Insurance, Taxes
Start a Business in Ontario Government of Ontario Website Legal Register your business, Workplace rules and regulations, Insurance, Taxes
Employment Standards Act, 2000 Government of Ontario e-Laws Website Legal Wages, Compensation, Working Hours, Leaves of Absence, Termination and Severance, Employment Records, Employee Rights, Employer Responsibilities, Ontario Statutes and Regulations
Guide to Employment Standards Act Government of Ontario Website Legal Wages, Compensation, Working Hours, Leaves of Absence, Termination and Severance, Employment Records, Employee Rights, Employer Responsibilities, Ontario Statutes and Regulations
Employment Standards Act Policy and
Interpretation Manual
Government of Ontario Website Legal Wages, Compensation, Working Hours, Leaves of Absence, Termination and Severance, Employment Records, Employee Rights, Employer Responsibilities, Ontario Statutes and Regulations
Accessibility Laws Government of Ontario Website Legal, Professionalism & Ethics Accessible, Inclusive, Disability, Disabilities, The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005 (AODA), Ontario Human Rights Code
Ontario e-Laws Government of Ontario e-Laws Website Legal Ontario statutes and regulations
Electricity Act, 1998 Part VIII Government of Ontario e-Laws Website Legal Electrical Safety, Electrical Safety Authority (ESA
O. Reg. 12/23: Administrative Penalties Government of Ontario e-Laws Website Legal, Management & Administration Ontario Regulation 12/23, Electricity Act 1998, Ontario statutes and regulations, APO
Administrative Penalties and Convictions Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) Website Legal, Management & Administration Administrative Penalty Order (APO), Monetary Fine
O. Reg. 438/07: Electrical Product Safety Government of Ontario e-Laws Website Legal, Technical Knowledge & Skills Ontario Regulation 438/07, Electricity Act 1998, Ontario statutes and regulations
O. Reg. 22/04: Electrical Distribution Safety Government of Ontario e-Laws Website Legal, Technical Knowledge & Skills Ontario Regulation 22/04, Electricity Act 1998, Ontario statutes and regulations
O. Reg. 570/05: Licensing of Electrical Contractors and Master Electricians Government of Ontario e-Laws Website Legal Ontario Regulation 570/05, LEC, ME, ECRA, Electricity Act 1998, Ontario statutes and regulations
O. Reg. 332/12: Building Code Government of Ontario e-Laws Website Legal Ontario Building Code
Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act (BOSTA) Government of Ontario e-Laws Website Legal  
Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) Government of Ontario Website Legal, Management & Administration  
Certificate of Qualification Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) Website Legal, Management & Administration C of Q, Credentials
Corporations Tax Act Government of Ontario e-Laws Website Legal, Financial Income Tax, Corporate Minimum Tax, Tax Exemption, Capital Tax, Liability for Special Taxes
Receipts and Invoices Government of Canada Website Legal, Financial Invoice Requirements, GST, HST
Contracts: Best Practices and Types Government of Ontario Website Legal Contract, Agreement, Consumer Protection Act
Business Records Government of Canada Website Legal, Financial Income Records, Expense Records, Transactions
Record Keeping Government of Ontario Website Legal Record Retention, Employee Records, Employment Records
Records and Information Management Course* (*Note: This link redirects to a google search. Several Ontario Colleges offer courses in this area.) Ontario Colleges Course Legal, Management & Administration Record Retention, Employee Records, Employment Records, Archives
Free or Low-cost Tools for Your Business Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Resource Legal, Management & Administration Accounting, Project Management, Timesheet Tracking, Website Creation
Consumer Protection Act Government of Ontario e-Laws Website Legal Consumer Protection Act, Consumer Protection laws, Consumer Complaints, Contracts, Scam, Fraud
Safety and Consumer Statutes Administration Act Government of Ontario e-Laws Website Legal Consumer Protection, Consumer Complaint, Administrative Practices, Regulatory Oversight, Ontario Statutes and Regulations
O. Reg. 187/09: General (Under Safety and Consumer Statutes Administration Act) Government of Ontario e-Laws Website Legal Ontario Regulation 187/09, Safety and Consumer Statutes Administration Act 1996, Ontario Statutes and Regulations
Consumer Protection Information for Businesses Government of Ontario Website Legal Consumer Protection Act, Consumer Protection laws, Consumer complaints, Contracts, Scam, Fraud
Consumer Protection Complaint Form Government of Ontario - Ministry of Public and
Business Service Delivery (MPBSD)
Website Legal Consumer Protection Act, Complaint, Scam, Fraud
Office of Consumer Affairs Government of Canada Website Legal Consumer Protection
Consumer Protection Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) Website Legal  
Consumer Beware List Government of Ontario Website Legal Consumer Protection, Convictions, Compliance Notices
ESA Compliance and Oversight Process for Licence Holders Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) Website Legal, Management & Administration Standards of Conduct, Compliance, Enforcement
Business Resources Better Business Bureau (BBB) Resource Legal, Management & Administration Consumer Protection, Running a Business, Best Practices
Better Business Bureau Complaint Form Better Business Bureau (BBB) Website Legal Consumer Protection, Complaint, Scam, Fraud

Note: This is a collection of available resources but is not an exhaustive list. Other valuable resources and tools may be available from associations, unions or private operators you engage with.

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions please email us at: LicensingMatters@electricalsafety.on.ca

Last Updated: March 2024


Disclaimer

The educational resources compiled on this website are sourced from various external providers. The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) holds no responsibility for the quality of learning activities offered by external institutions. Inquiries regarding these activities/courses can be directed to the provider of the activity or course website listed.

This resource library provides information that may be of assistance in enhancing ME proficiency but is not an exhaustive summary. Please be aware that the list of resources may not cover all competencies within each category.

Although the information and materials are carefully prepared, websites are updated frequently, and ESA holds no responsibility for ensuring the continued accuracy or relevance of content. Users are advised to assess these resources based on their individual needs, available resources, and time constraints.