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InfraCanada/InfraQuebec and infrared user group conferences a big success |
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Written by PEM
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 FLIR completed its most successful series of InfraCanada/InfraQuebec and infrared user group conferences in Oakville, Montreal and Calgary in June. The events had dedicated streams on infrared for building science applications with experts in the field from Paul Frisk of the Infrared Training Centre, Tony Colantonio from Public Works Canada, Tang Lee from the University of Calgary and Jacques Wagner of Multi-Pro Plus with a collective 100 years experience of infrared related to building science.
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CAE to invest up to $274 million in R&D training services |
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Written by PEM
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Montreal, QC — CAE and the Quebec government announced on June 21st an investment of up to $274 million in a new research and development (R&D) program extending over seven years. The Quebec government will participate through a repayable investment which could reach $100 million and CAE's share of the program is $174 million. The aim is to leverage CAE's modelling, simulation and training services expertise into the promising sectors of healthcare, heavy equipment, mining and energy. Investissement Quebec will handle the funding and the follow-up for the Quebec government contribution.
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Surviving summer - the tragic story of an injured young worker |
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Written by IAPA
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He wanted to earn some extra spending money. Instead, he earned himself a trip to the hospital, a body full of scars, and a story that no one should have to tell.
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Members meet at the PTDA 2009 Canadian conference |
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Written by Robert Robertson
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 Mary Sue Lyon, PTDA executive vice-president, outlined the association's online training initiative.
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Alberta's electrical apprentices showcase skills - winner advances, seizes gold at nationals |
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Written by PEM
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Edmonton, AB — Alberta's top electrician apprentices converged at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Polytechnic (SAIT) for the 2009 Alberta Skills Competition in May. Focusing on industrial automation and motor control, contestants used WAGO TOPJOBS EX E terminal blocks to demonstrate electrical knowledge, construction skills and programming abilities.
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Avoid Waste: Lean maintenance can reduce overall costs |
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Written by Joel Levitt
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Why us, why now? In years past, the engineer, manager or superintendent was responsible for improvement ideas. Maintenance people were "hands" hired to do what they were told. Today, organizations are lean and mean; we need the capabilities of all maintainers. The downsizing craze, however, has left everyone in a managerial role with too many tasks and too little time. There's no one left to cut costs!
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OH&S Due Diligence: The Elusive Standard (Part III) |
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Written by Cheryl A. Edwards
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A continuing challenge for Canadian employers is the development of practical and effective systems that meet occupational health and safety (OH&S) due diligence standards expected by government officials and the courts. The two prior PEM articles have discussed the legal principles that underpin due diligence defences. This last of a three-part series on OH&S due diligence fundamentals focuses on a number of the practical steps necessary to live up to these principles.
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