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Message From The Editor
Hazardous Locations and Online Learning
In this issue we have an interviews with Allan Bozek, who discusses the progression of EngWorks and provides some insight into hazardous locations, and Kerith Richards, who talks about being recognized as a young leader in the electrical industry. David Gordon also provides some interesting insight into EiKO's Z10 product line in discussion with Product Manager, Owen VandeValde. Good reading!
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HazLoc
Allen Bozek Discusses EngWorks, Hazardous Locations, and Developing Courses for Remote Learning
By Blake Marchand
EngWorks was formed in 2004 as an electrical engineering and consulting firm by Allen Bozek, “After a short time we realized there was a niche in hazardous locations, in particular in hazardous area classification design requirements for various facilities. And also helping people understand just how the Canadian Electrical Code applies to hazardous locations.” Given the complexity of hazardous locations, Bozek saw a need for education while working in the field and began developing training courses designed. “Initially I was supporting other companies with hazardous locations design, it became quite clear that if you’re answering the same questions over and over, there’s a lack of knowledge in the area and that we need to increase the industry knowledge,” Bozek said, which is why they began offering training services. They offer instructor led courses as well as open registration, with 12 courses and are now offering online courses. “We always had the idea of taking these courses online on the back burner. The trouble was finding a good platform to do it. Prior to 2020 there wasn’t a platform we felt was a good way of delivering the courses, but that all changed.” The pandemic provided emphasis on virtual learning and EngWorks saw avenue to improve their courses and offer them to a wider audience. The in-person format limits them to a certain geographic area, “when you start adding travel costs and all the additional time required to do a course in Ontario or Newfoundland, it almost prices you right out of the market.”
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Lighting Standards
EiKO Turns a “Standard” Into a Product for Easier Plug & Play
By David Gordon
This summer EiKO is launching its Z10 product offering. I know, what is Z10 other than the sports cars some of us remember (’69 Z10 Camaro or a 2009 BMW Z10, but let’s go with an American muscle car!)? So, since it seemed like a sports car “name” (since sports car naming seems to be in numbers), we reached out to Sarah Eastman, VP Marketing for EiKO, who shared that Z10 is an alliance of manufacturers who have developed standards to support an easier lighting controls process within fixtures (remember, I’m not a product maven).
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Peers & Profiles
Kerith Richards on Being Named to tED Magazine’s “30 under 35” Award
By Alyssa Kerslake
This past July, Kerith Richards, who has worked for Service Wire Company for the last seven years, was selected as one of tED Magazine's prestigious "30 under 35" winners. "I was so surprised and totally honored. It meant a lot to me that my boss, and my company, thought highly of me to nominate me - and then to be compared and chosen from the other surely incredible nominees was pretty cool, too," said Richards of earning the distinction. "I was running out of time, I'll be 35 at the end of this year, but I feel like I'm just getting started in this industry."
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Lighting Project
Architectural Precision downlighting Enhances Desert Home
A combination of stunning design, a spectacular desert setting, and exceptional architectural lighting is a winning combination for a private residence just outside of St. George, Utah. JRC Lighting was hired by the homeowner to create the lighting concept for the showpiece home. "The house has an almost industrial look to it, with a focus on clean lines," said Kevin Meredith, principal at JRC Lighting. "My goal was to keep the lighting understated and let the architecture, and the views, sell themselves.”
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Product Focus
Whitepaper: Fuses Outshine Circuit Breakers in Cost, Reliability
The debate sparked around fuses versus molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) seems to travel around an endless path. Overcurrents are inevitable in electrical systems, so which is the best overcurrent protection method? This paper outlines how the use of fuses can be more beneficial than MCCBs in an electrical system’s design.
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Mersen introduces HP15MxxR HelioProtection® Fuses
Mersen has announced the launch of the Gen2 of its HelioProtection series of HP15M solar fuses. These new fuses have been designed and tested to more stringent standards, but the form factor, electrical performance, and pricing remain the same. Mersen’s Gen2 of the HP15M photovoltaic (PV) fuse series is designed specifically to meet the severe temperature and current cycling of a PV system.
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AD Member Spotlight
Tammy Kirby – Vice President, Gimpel Electric Supply Ltd.
Tammy Kirby stepped into her role as Vice President of Gimpel Electric Supply Ltd. in 2019. After obtaining her commerce degree from Western University, she joined the long-standing family business in 2001, offering a unique perspective to the established industrial and commercial distributor business, performing purchasing, sales, and accounting roles during her 20 years with the company.
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Product Focus
Arlington Expanded SL24 SliderBar Line
Here’s the easy, NEAT way to mount single or two-gang boxes between wood or metal studs with non-standard spacing. Arlington’s steel SliderBar™ looks great and saves about 20 minutes per box over cutting, nailing and placing extra 2x4s. SL24 fits 15 to 24 inch spacing. It allows you to position one or multiple boxes where you need them – including in opposite directions.
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Milwaukee M12 Cable Stripper
M12™ Cable Stripper Kit for Cu THHN / XHHW aims to improve the cable stripping experience. With no exposed blades, the cordless cable stripper provides safer stripping than with a knife. The cable stripper's compact, right-angle design allows you to maneuver it more easily in tight spaces with less strain on the wrist. The bushing design and adjustable depth gauge deliver cleaner, more accurate and consistent strips across all sizes.
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Lighting Products
SYLVANIA UltraLED™ Ultrasonic Stairwell Fixture
LEDVANCE, the makers of SYLVANIA general lighting in the United States and Canada, has released the new SYLVANIA UltraLED™ Ultrasonic Stairwell fixture that features both CCT and Lumen selectability. Available in 2-foot and 4-foot lengths with 3500K, 4000K, or 5000K CCT selectability, these white powder coated fixtures provide a high-quality light with optics that are specifically designed for stairwell and hallway applications. These fixtures feature a high-resolution ultrasonic motion sensor that is ideal for detecting motion in complex areas such as stairwells. They are designed to be surface mounted, available with optional battery back-up units, and carry a DLC Premium listing for maximizing rebate opportunities.
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EiKO AGES Flush Mount Light
A decorative metal ring style fixture ideal for use in a variety of residential and commercial applications.
FEATURES
• Selectable CCT available
• Provides comfortable diffused light
LISTINGS
• ETL Listed
• Damp Location Rated
• ENERGY STAR® Approved for superior energy efficiency
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Lighting Products
Lumenwerx Rim Shapes
Rim is available in over 13 shapes, some of which can be mounted as standalone pieces or combined to form new, unique luminaires. Certain shape (Round and Square) sizes can be reversed to have outward light. Also. certain shape (Round and Square) sizes can be mounted vertically.
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FAE LED Outdoor
The FAE outdoor wall light is a great way to add a contemporary highlight to your outdoor oasis with its open rectangular style in a sleek matte black finish and frosted glass panel. FAE uses LED technology, adding not only energy savings but a longevity that will leave you confident and safe in your lighting.
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Changing Scene – Safey
- ESA Issues Notice Regrading Hazards Associated with Raising of Buildings
The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) has seen an increase in the number of buildings, such as cottages, being raised while the electrical supply to the building remained energized. This practice may endanger the public creating shock and/or fire hazards from things such as...
- Engagement Begins on Occupational Health and Safety Provisions of The Saskatchewan Employment Act
The Government of Saskatchewan is engaging the public to help ensure health and safety legislation meets the needs of employers and workers in the province. From August 16 to October 18, 2021 citizens can provide input on part III (occupational health and safety) of The Saskatchewan Employment Act.
- Nexans Canada 4C12(1) AC90 12-gauge Electrical Cable Recalled due to Fire Hazard
The recalled product contains 14-gauge electrical conductors in the cable instead of 12-gauge (as labelled) and running a current suitable for a size 12-gauge conductor through a size 14-gauge conductor may cause overheating, posing a fire hazard. What to do: If the product has been installed, a qualified electrician must confirm that the installed cable meets the appropriate electrical loading of the circuit. The electrician must change the circuit electrical protection for a 14awg product, as required by the Canadian Electrical Code. Any unused product can be returned to Nexans Canada Inc. for a full refund.
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Changing Scene
- Signify Introduces Deep Integration of Lighting and Music with Philips Hue + Spotify
Signify announces that Philips Hue has created the first deep integration of lighting and music, providing consumers around the globe with an immersive light and music experience like no other. Thanks to Philips Hue + Spotify, the Philips Hue system is enriched with a new algorithm that analyzes the metadata of each song in real time to make the lights flash, dim, brighten, and color change right along with the beat, mood, genre and tempo of any music on Spotify.
- APPrO 2021 Woman of the Year Award Open for Nominations
Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) is pleased to open nominations for the APPrO 2021 Woman of the Year Award! Nominee must stand out as a leader who has contributed significantly to the expansion and improvement of their field of energy technology and/or emerging energy technology sector. This may be demonstrated by the nominee through excellence in areas such as: business leadership, volunteering, policy and advocacy, technical advancement / research and development, project development, community engagement and public adoption of technologies, providing a role model contributing to the advance of women in the sector. The nominee must be a woman working in Canada.
- Caterpillar to Offer Power Solutions Operating on 100% Hydrogen to Customers in 2021
Caterpillar Inc. today announced that the company will begin offering Cat® generator sets capable of operating on 100% hydrogen, including fully renewable green hydrogen, on a designed-to-order basis in the fourth quarter of 2021. Additionally, later this year Caterpillar will launch commercially available power generation solutions from 400 kW to 4.5 MW that can be configured to operate on natural gas blended with up to 25% hydrogen.
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Webinars
- Reuse, Refresh, Renew: A Guide to Commercial and Institutional Lighting Upgrades
Join IES Toronto for a virtual presentation on LED retrofits. Topics include various LED retrofit options and their advantages/disadvantages, along with project examples and control possibilities. This event will be presented by Adam Behiels from Mulvey & Banani - Edmonton Office, followed by an open discussion and sharing of thoughts.
- YPN Ontario Region Presents "Voice of Influence" Lucy Cornell – Oct. 14, 2021
Join EFC’s Ontario Young Professionals Network (YPN) for a 90-minute interactive session that will equip you with the tools you need to harness your authentic voice as a business professional. World-renowned speaker, Lucy Cornell enables leaders to connect with and engage their audience with an authentic voice; one that demonstrates presence, credibility, persuasive power, confidence, and vision.
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Industry Podcasts
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Watt's the Word: Get to know the IBEW with Scott Crichton
Talking and learning with passionate electrical industry individuals is the goal of Watt’s the Word and this week we are joined by Scott Crichton, the Assistant Business Manager of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 424. Scott explains his career path and an overview of the IBEW. He talks passionately about the future of the trade, alternative energy projects, the importance of training, maintaining integrity in the trade, and the benefits of the IBEW for the members.
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BCEA PowerUp Podcast Episode 5: Perry McDougall
Chris Brams sits down this week with the President of Goodwin Industrial Electric, Perry McDougall. They discuss Perry's early years and the progression of his career, plus his unique outlook on employee work/life balance and how he is helping the future of the trades through his leadership in local apprenticeship programs.
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Training Opportunities
- Estimating Online Training Course 2
Suderman Electrical Estimating Course 1 is an intense hands-on course designed to introduce the basic principles of Electrical Estimating and its applications. Online and in class (under COVID-19 Protocols) training available.
- Performance Management and Discipline in the Workplace Part 1
Performance management and progressive discipline are key tools for employers when it comes to managing their workforce, maintaining discipline, meeting performance and operations targets, and ensuring a safe workplace. In the first of a two-part series, we will review key principles and best practices that will help position you to effectively manage your workplace including:
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Industry Events
- Agents of Change: Forward Together – September 29, 2021
Agents of Change is an event for stakeholders from Canada's electricity and beyond to build capacities in diversity, equity and inclusion. Agents of Change is a one-day event focused on equipping attendees with the tools they need to address the challenges under-represented groups face in the workplace. Women, Indigenous people, racialized people, persons with disabilities, LGBQ+, gender diverse people and newcomers to Canada are under-represented in electricity and often face systemic barriers. We have the power to change this disparity and transform our sector into a paragon of equity.
- BCEA Annual Conference: November 9 & 10
This year, BCEA Annual Conference is combining the best of the LINK Conference and THRIVE Summit into two days of impactful sessions, planning meetings and roundtable discussions. You can expect to hear from experts on the topics that matter most to you and your business in these challenging times. Check out our program for more information...
- EFC’s “Beyond the Horizon” 2021 Industry Conference: September 22 & 23
Register today for this whole new virtual experience, featuring dynamic speakers, sought-after keynotes, concurrent learning tracks, expanded programming and more. Learn from a dynamic group of speakers about change management strategies and execution, risk management and forecasting, and diversity and inclusion practices.
- Canadian Construction Association (CCA) Industry Summit
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is hosting an exclusive event for members and partner association leaders and staff from across Canada, representing all segments of the construction industry. The CCA Members Industry Summit, taking place September 16, 2021, is a unique opportunity to engage with CCA’s Board of Directors and other industry leaders in a free, half-day virtual event and get a pulse check on the current state of affairs in Canadian construction. Attendees can look forward to thought-provoking sessions...
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