Don’t Wait for a Prescription from Afar
The writing was on the wall. The closures would happen. But a lot of people were upset, and I was one of them.
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From Past to Present: The Evolution of Emergency Lighting
I began working in Emergency Lighting on February 13, 1995. I remember this date very well because it was the day after my son was born. Emergency lighting hadn’t evolved much back then.
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Case Study: EcoGrid Technologies Reduces LHM’s Carbon Footprint with Innovative Technology
Every day, Canadian companies struggle to reduce their carbon footprint without increasing their bottom line. That might sound like a lofty goal, but EcoGrid Technologies, an energy equipment and solutions company based out of Toronto, ON, has a proven track record of helping industrial operators launch energy efficiency projects…
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Austin Brennan, President — House of Electrical Supplies
From small construction to sophisticated industrial projects, House of Electrical Supplies has been servicing clients in the industrial, OEM, entertainment, and construction markets across greater metropolitan Toronto area for just over 40 years.
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CanGBC Case Study: AMPED Sports Lab & Ice Complex
AMPED Sports Lab and Ice Complex (AMPED) is a recreational and health facility located in Ottawa, Ontario. The facility caters to Canada’s hockey obsessed culture, with facilities designed to help athletes reach their optimum performance.
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Hiring — Connecting the Dots
A career seeker looking for a job. An HR manager looking to hire. Both are looking to fill a need quickly, effectively and as cost efficiently as possible. The career seeker needs to pay their rent or mortgage, and the HR manager knows the cost to the business of the wrong hire.
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12 Tips on Working Safely in Confined Spaces During the Pandemic
Working in confined spaces during the pandemic adds a new dimension of risk to a high-stakes activity. These workers already face possible exposure to toxic substances, shock and electrocution, explosions, asphyxiation, and other hazards.
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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I*
Section 34 – Signs and Outline Lighting, as outlined in Rule 34-000 Scope, is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and applies to incandescent lamps, fluorescent lamps, high-voltage luminous discharge (cold-cathode or neon) tubes, high-intensity discharge lamps and other light-emitting sources such as LEDs.
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Test & Measurement Safety Considerations
When troubleshooting electrical issues its important to recognize electrical shock is a result of current (not voltage, although the amount of voltage is a factor) and that it takes a fairly low amount of current to result in injury.
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Improve Test & Measurement Safety and Efficiency by Matching Thermal Imaging-Enabled Devices with the Appropriate CAT Rating
When you think of test and measurement tools, you are most likely not thinking about thermal imaging. You might first think of traditional tools like non-contact voltage detectors, multi meters, clamp meters and videoscopes.
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Company Profile: ARK Electrical – Kyle Manfredi
Kyle Manfredi is the owner of ARK Electrical alongside his wife, Shannon. Operating out of Brantford, Ontario and working with residential new builds and service calls, commercial as well as industrial.
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4 Reasons to Remain Vigilant as Vaccinations Begin
“Don’t wait for the availability of COVID-19 vaccines to figure out how they may affect your workplace,” advises Wagish Yajaman, a certified industrial hygienist and Canadian Registered Safety Professional with Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS).
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Test Your Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code – Part 1 — Motors & Generators
Take this opportunity to test your knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code – Part 1. Last week we published questions about motors and generators. You’ll find the answers in EIN articles written by our code experts — mainly Bill Burr and Terry Becker — and of course in your own best practices.
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Electricians Worldwide: Common Mistakes & Best Practices
Although there are different codes and standards for electrical systems around the world, it’s probably no surprise that electricians and maintenance techs from Canada to Australia and Pakistan to the Philippines share many of the same experiences and learn the same lessons.
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EDA Safety Forum looks at Current Safety Issues and Managing Challenges of COVID-19
Presented in partnership with Hydro One, The EDA Safety Forum – held on March 23, 2021 – featured noted safety and legal experts who delivered actionable insights on current safety issues, research, and best practices relevant to one of the most important priorities and performance metrics for local distribution companies in Ontario.
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Test Your Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code – Part 1: Motors & Generators
Take this opportunity to test your knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code – Part 1. Here are four questions on motors and generators.
