Video: Star Teck® ST90 Series, 90-degree Teck Fittings
December 12, 2022 Presenting the ST90 series, a new twist on your favourite Star Teck fittings, designed to save time, space and cable during installation. Go HERE for more information
New Episode of Grounded in Ontario on Risk-Based Oversight
The Electrical Safety Authority wants Licensed Electrical Contractors (LECs) to be able to spend less time with inspections and more time focusing on their business. That’s why it developed Risk-Based Oversight, or RBO, more than two years ago to streamline the inspection process for contractors.
BC Takes Next Step in Formalizing SkilledTradesBC as Skilled Trades Certification System
The change will formally recognize the skills of trades workers. There are seven initial trades designated for skilled trades certification and three more will be added in 2024.
Generac and DR Portable Generators Recalled due to Finger Amputation and Crush Hazards
December 5, 2022 Generac and DR Brand 6500 Watt and 8000 Watt Portable Generators. Immediately stop using the recalled generators, unless the locking pin has been inserted to secure the handle in place before and after moving the generator, and contact Generac for a free, updated repair kit. This recall involves the Generac and DR…
60 LED Mini-Style Lights Recalled Due to Electric Shock Hazard
December 5, 2022 60 LED Mini-Style Lights Issue: Consumer products – Electrical hazard What to do: Immediately stop using the recalled decorative lighting string and dispose of it in accordance with the applicable local transportation and waste requirements for electronic products. This recall involves 60 LED Mini-Style Lights with multi-colour bulbs and green wire for indoor…
Building Retrofits are Critical in the Path Toward Carbon Neutrality: A Conversation with Hugo Lafontaine of Schneider Electric
Canada is a country, “where there’s a lot of work to be done, to be honest, when it comes to energy efficiency in our buildings,” commented Hugo Lafontaine, Vice President – Power Products and Digital Energy with Schneider Electric. “Our buildings, both private and public, are behind the times.”
Economic Forecasting Calls for Challenging Times Ahead
December 2, 2022 By Tom Mason, VP, Marketing and Channel Development, Electro-Federation Canada On September 22, 2022, Electro Federation Canada hosted the annual Economic Forecast Day. The financial markets are experiencing a complex and concerning economic condition, unlike anything we have experienced in the past few years, with inflation running at 40-year highs. Business is…
Wire to Wire: Meet the 2021 IDEAL National Championship Winner
December 2, 2022 You saw him take the crown in the 2021 IDEAL National Championship and place in the top 5 at the 2022 IDEAL National Championship finals, now hear his story. When Anthony Kovalchick started in the trade 10 years ago, being an electrician was just a job. Now, he says, it’s more than…
Electrical Apprentice Training Modernized Through Virtual Technology
December 2, 2022 By Sherri Haigh and Sarah Barry As Nate places the headset on, he enters a virtual world and arms himself with the tools he needs. No, this isn’t the beginning of a blockbuster video game, but instead, it’s the start of his day as an electrical apprentice. “I love this new technology….
New Littelfuse Knowledge Center Helps Customers Prevent Ground-Fault Hazards
December 2, 2022 Littelfuse, Inc. introduces a new ground-fault knowledge center (Littelfuse.com/What-is-a-Ground-Fault) for engineers, electricians, maintenance workers, and others to create a safer electrical environment. The resource portal provides educational material including defining ground faults, explaining misconceptions, and offering solutions on how to prevent ground-faults. This information ultimately helps workers minimize the damage to electrical…
NAIT Hosts Nearly 100 High School Students for a Day of Skilled Trades Exploration
December 2, 2022 NAIT welcomed nearly 100 female high school students to Main Campus on Thursday, Nov. 24 for a day of exploring the potential of careers in the skilled trades. Jill of All Trades is an annual event that began in 2014 at Conestoga College in Ontario. Conestoga recently received support from national sponsors…
As an Active Copper Mark Partner, Nexans Strongly Believes in Responsible Copper Production
November 30, 2022 Because the metals and mining industry will be at the core of enabling the energy transition, raw material scarcity – in particular that of copper, is at the heart of Nexans concerns: maintaining our metallurgical plants is key to support sustainable growth and circular economy, as well as being committed to responsible…
Energy Efficiency is the Best Way for Industry to Cut Costs and Reduce Emissions Right Now
November 30, 2022 With businesses around the world facing unprecedented pressure from the cost of energy and the urgency of climate change, a new report from the Energy Efficiency Movement shows that improving industrial energy efficiency is the fastest and most effective way for a business to cut energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions. The…
The Inaugural EFC Award of Excellence Presented to Keith Rodel, Hubbell Canada
November 29, 2022 On November 10, 2022, Keith Rodel, from Hubbell Canada, was presented with the first EFC Award of Excellence. This award is a peer recognition to a retired member of the Electro-Federation of Canada who has made an outstanding contribution to the industry in standards and regulations. Hubbell Canada’s Frank Magisano, Director of…
New Report Explores Proven Practices for Building a Circular Economy in Canada
November 29, 2022 Canada ranks among the top waste-producing countries around the world.By 2050, annual global waste generation is projected to grow by 70 per cent and consumption demands are estimated to require the resources of three Earths. CSA Public Policy Centre‘s new report, Rounding the Corner: Towards a Circular Economy in Canada, highlights how transitioning to…
Agents of Change: Bridging the Gap Between Talk and Action
This article is a summary of EHRC’s Agents of Change panel, Bridging the Gap Between Talk and Action. The annual event hosted by EHRC at the Toronto Reference Library is a two-day event designed to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the electricity industry.
