UL is notifying authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), electrical contractors and consumers that the fluorescent ballasts identified below may pose a fire hazard, as they do not comply with UL’s safety […]
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PRODUCT RECALL – Ceiling-mounted light fixtures
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)—in cooperation with the firms listed below—announced a voluntary recall of a ceiling-mounted light fixture in which the socket wire insulation can degrade, leading […]
The Ontario College of Trades Announces Fee Structure
The Ontario College of Trades Announces Fee Structure Membership Fees and Classes of Membership are now available on the College’s website. Please visit http://www.collegeoftrades.ca/membership for more information.
De-Rating of Mobile Cranes and “Adequacy” of Fall Protection Training
In recent months the Ministry of Labour has been encountering mobile cranes which have been de-rated (in lifting capacity) by a professional engineer at the request of the owner, apparently […]
Industry Recognized 2012 CE Code Training – Winter 2013 Dates Now Available
CSA Group offers in-depth training based on the 2012 Canadian Electrical Code to suit your specific needs. Participants will be guided through a program of study that has been developed […]
User Survey of On-Line Building Code
Ontario CodeNews Issue 209 User Survey of On-Line Building Code The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is considering developing an on-line version of the Building Code. The Ministry’s on-line version would […]
Supervisors’ Role in Work Accommodation project – Participate November
The objective of this project is to understand factors that influence a supervisor’s role in modifying job tasks for an ill or injured worker. It involves managers or supervisors (with […]
Hilti Quality Can’t Be Copied
Trade Association Release Because Hilti tools have such a strong reputation in the market, there are groups who occasionally attempt to sell counterfeit versions of them. We’ve recently been […]
Safety News From IHSA
October 2012 2-Minute News Safety talk: Welding—Inhalation hazards WSIB mandatory coverage coming SCIP training in Northern Ontario How IHSA can help you: Free seminars available IHSA product spotlight: Supervisor Log […]
Industry Recognized 8-Hour CE Code Training with Value Added Bonus!
NEW 2012 CE Code Overview of Changes offers an in-depth understanding of “just the changes”, designed for busy contractors and electricians and delivered in two 4-hour evenings or one full […]