In industry, gas-fired boilers have largely been the standard for many decades to produce steam as well as heat process water. However, not all boilers are created equal in terms of safety. By definition, combustion-fueled boilers can emit harmful vapors, leak gas, and even cause explosions and fires.
This report summarizes the conversation from a National Best Practices Forum. Participants discussed effective strategies to help prepare apprentices for the Red Seal multiple-choice certification exam.
Nairn Melbourne McQueen passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on July 29, 2022, at the age of 72 in Burlington, Ontario.
Measuring resistance determines the condition of a circuit or component. High resistance means lower current flow, lower resistance means higher current flow.
Latest research from the annual 3M State of Science Index reveals an overwhelming 96 per cent of Canadians agree that the country’s workforce needs more skilled trades workers.
For a limited time, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is deploying the next round of funding under its Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP).
The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) introduced the latest version of its Zero Carbon Building – Design Standard, demonstrating a continued commitment to getting more buildings to zero faster.
Southwire’s long-held commitment to sustainability has been evident throughout its history and was formalized with its first official sustainability report in 2007.
The swift action of the Hubbell Emergency Action Team (HEAT) and Hubbell’s distribution partner, Wesco, made a difference for the people of southern Canada after they were hit by the sixth most costly storm in Canada’s history.
A proposal to amend the Canadian Electrical Code Part I for Ingress Protection (IP) Ratings for enclosures treated as equal in acceptance to CSA Type ratings has been voted down with the support of EFC members as well as CE Code committee members and sent back to the Sub-committee for further discussion and review.
Littelfuse, Inc., has released the technical paper “Prevention Through Design with Special-Purpose Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs)” describing the hazards of electrical shock and the best prevention methods and products that help keep workers safe from serious injuries and death caused by electrical shock.
A suite of new programs and projects are demonstrating how Indigenous peoples and organizations across Ontario are leading the development of innovative energy projects that will contribute to cleaner and more affordable electricity, and more prosperous communities.
On June 27, 2022, the AESO published a detailed analysis of the opportunities and challenges involved in eliminating greenhouse gas emissions from Alberta’s power system.
Section 66 — Amusement Parks, Midways, Carnivals, Film and TV Sets, TV Remote Broadcasting Locations and Travelling Shows.
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is partnering with the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) on a federal government initiative that will enable small and medium-sized employers (SMEs) to offer more apprenticeship training opportunities.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
