Happy Holidays From Arcflash.ca...

Erin M • December 17, 2019

And All The Best In 2020!

Arcflash.ca would like to wish everyone all the best to you and your families for a safe and happy holiday season - and best wishes in the upcoming year!

A Few Highlights From Winter 2019 Include....

Outgoing CSA Z462 technical committee chairperson Mike Doherty and Vice Chairperson Daniel Roberts accept a very well deserved award of appreciation and dedication from Carolyn Black, current CSA Z462 technical committee chairperson.

Attracting new workers to construction is 'crucial'

Don't Forget To Check Out Our Arcflash.ca Online Courses & App

 

The Safe Application of Fuses For Industrial Mechanics & Millwrights

 

This course is intended to provide Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics with a better understanding of Canadian fuse products and their applications in order to minimize the possibility of misapplication, ensuring the safety of both equipment and personnel. In addition to providing, through practical scenarios the safe application of fuses to avoid personal injury.

 

1 day- 6.0 hours

 

Contact us today for more information.

 

Workplace Electrical Safety Online Course - $100 Per Person

 

The workplace electrical safety online course is based on the 2018 edition of CSA Z462. The course has been developed for workers who are performing electrical work on energized systems. It provides guidance on industry best practices for the prevention of injury from arc flash and shock.

 

 

Electrical Safety Assistance? There’s An App For That!

 

Don’t forget, our NEW Arc Flash Electrical Worker Quick Field Guide APP is available on Google Play for just $2.99!

 

 

We hope you enjoyed all of the information in our winter Newsletter and look forward to hearing from you, as well as bringing more up-to-date electrical safety information and tips in our Spring Newsletter! As always, you are invited to contribute a story or a question that you would like to bring forward to other readers, related to workplace electrical safety or lockout, including PPE and safety equipment.

 

 Please send your stories and questions to Len at len@arcflash.ca . You can also continue the conversation with us on our Linkden Workplace Electrical Safety Communications group!

 



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