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November 4, 2024 This bulletin provides clarification on permit and certification requirements for work performed on existing light fixtures (luminaires) when upgrading for energy efficiency or converting them to the light emitting diode (LED) type. Qualified persons must apply new labels to the luminaire or the lamp when retrofitting. Procedures for installations within Technical Safety…
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Much media coverage during the last year has focussed on the emergence of robots, artificial intelligence technologies (AI), and the threat this poses to a significant number of Canadian jobs.
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