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VIDEO – ECAO & IBEW represent at CanSIA 2012
Speaking on behalf of the Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario (ECAO) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), John Salmon of Roberts Onsite spoke to delegates at CanSIA’s Solar […]
MOL alert: Photovoltaic systems
The Ministry of Labour has released an alert for those who work on or around photovoltaic systems. These systems are becoming more popular as interest in solar energy increases. The […]
WARNING: Potentially hazardous fluorescent ballasts
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 […]
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 […]