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CSA Z462 Workplace Electrical Safety Standard, 2021 Edition: Changes and Updates
Changes in the CSA Z462 Workplace electrical safety standard are slowing down. Good news! The 2021 edition will see significant reorganization of content in Clause 4.1, changes to existing annexes, some new annexes and a significant change to the arc flash PPE category method of determining “additional protective measures” for a work task’s arc flash risk assessment are included in the 2021 edition.
Gold in, Gold Out: Mike Morneau of Dynamic Energy Services Discusses his Career as a Lighitng Designer
Mike Morneau began his professional career in graphic arts after earning a Bachelor of Technology from Ryerson University. Working for several years in that industry he made the career change into lighting, taking a Fundamentals of Lighting course through his local IES (Illuminating Engineering Society) chapter in 2009.
Arc Flash and Shock Hazards CSA Z462 Workplace Electrical Safety Standard — Management of Change
We are quickly approaching January 2021 and publication of the 5th edition of the CSA Z462 Workplace electrical safety Standard. This is good news for Canada as we continue to evolve in our identification and management of the electrical hazards of arc flash and shock.
The National Electrical Trade Council Launches State of the Art Hoisting and Rigging Training in Ontario
Groundbreaking hoisting and rigging training is poised to be offered in Ontario International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) training centres following development of virtual reality training procured by the National Electrical Training Council (NETCO) and developed by Sudbury based NORCAT.
HDBaseT Alliance and UL Cable Certification Program Supports PoH Installations
UL and The HDBaseT Alliance, a cross-industry group tasked with promoting and advancing the HDBaseT standard, have launched a certification program for Power over HDBaseT (PoH) cables.
ECABC Provides Platform Recommendations to BC Political Parties
September 23, 2024 The Electrical Contractors Association of British Columbia has provided three platform policy recommendations to each of BC’s major political parties in advance of the October 19, 2024 provincial election: implementing prompt payment legislation, increasing capital and operating funding to support electrical apprentices, and naming a Minister responsible for construction in their Cabinet….
CSA Z462 Workplace Electrical Safety Standard, 2021 Edition: Changes and Updates
Changes in the CSA Z462 Workplace electrical safety standard are slowing down. Good news! The 2021 edition will see significant reorganization of content in Clause 4.1, changes to existing annexes, some new annexes and a significant change to the arc flash PPE category method of determining “additional protective measures” for a work task’s arc flash risk assessment are included in the 2021 edition.
Gold in, Gold Out: Mike Morneau of Dynamic Energy Services Discusses his Career as a Lighitng Designer
Mike Morneau began his professional career in graphic arts after earning a Bachelor of Technology from Ryerson University. Working for several years in that industry he made the career change into lighting, taking a Fundamentals of Lighting course through his local IES (Illuminating Engineering Society) chapter in 2009.
Arc Flash and Shock Hazards CSA Z462 Workplace Electrical Safety Standard — Management of Change
We are quickly approaching January 2021 and publication of the 5th edition of the CSA Z462 Workplace electrical safety Standard. This is good news for Canada as we continue to evolve in our identification and management of the electrical hazards of arc flash and shock.
The National Electrical Trade Council Launches State of the Art Hoisting and Rigging Training in Ontario
Groundbreaking hoisting and rigging training is poised to be offered in Ontario International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) training centres following development of virtual reality training procured by the National Electrical Training Council (NETCO) and developed by Sudbury based NORCAT.
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