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TOP STORY: Motor Failures: Common causes and solutions Most motor failures stem from damaged bearings or stator windings. The culprits include mechanical or thermal overload, poor ventilation, and transient voltages/use on variable-frequency drives. Luckily, most failures can be prevented. Get the top solutions... • Join PEM on Twitter @PEMmag NEWS: Shift work linked to higher risk of work injury: UBC study Canadians who work night and rotating shifts are almost twice as likely to be injured on the job than those working regular day shifts, according to a study by researchers at the University of British Columbia. Learn why this is the case... BSA publishes industry brief on bearings in cement processing The Bearing Specialists Association has released a new industry-specific publication intended to enhance the association's existing Bearing Briefs, dealing with cement processing. Read the paper here... EMC launches cooperative buying group for Canadian manufacturers The Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium has launched EMC Purchasing Co-operative Ltd., the first co-operative buying group specifically for Canadian manufacturers. Find out how to leverage combined purchasing power... NEMA publishes guidelines for inspection, maintenance of switches The National Electrical Manufacturers Association has published KS 3-2010 Guidelines for Inspection and Preventive Maintenance of Switches Used in Commercial and Industrial Applications. Click here to access the paper... Hopeful hiring climate in Q1 2011; but manufacturers less optimistic Canadian employers expect a hopeful hiring climate for the first quarter of 2011, according to the results of the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey. Find out why manufacturers are less optimistic... Oil sands companies set new direction for tailings research Learn how Shell Canada, Canadian Natural Resources, Imperial Oil, Shell Canada, Suncor Energy, Syncrude Canada Ltd., Teck Resources and Total E&P Canada plan to work together in a unified effort to advance tailings management. Read more...

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FEATURES: Safety

10 safety tips for the winter worker Living in Canada means you will inevitably have to go outside in the winter. It also means there are people who have no choice but to work outside in some of the toughest weather this country has to offer. Read the 10 hazards working outside in the winter brings... Be prepared for winter driving by planning ahead Maintenance workers who often hit the road to asses multiple sites or to pick up replacement parts can help keep the roads safer this winter by planning ahead and following some simple tips for winter driving. Get the list of tips here...

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PRODUCTS:

Pump temperature and vibration monitor Colfax Corp. has expanded its SmartSense intelligent pump monitoring line to include the new SmartSense Pulse. Link...	Lift designed for limited space The LoadWarrior Level-Lift by Serco is designed for warehouses with limited loading dock space. Link...	2nd-generation gearboxes Crouzet North America has introduced the new GDR1 and GDR2 Gearbox Series featuring quiet operation, versatile mounting and high torque. Link...

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DIGITAL EDITION:

Wireless Myths: Adopt a cable-free facility after considering these common misconceptions Grease Gaffes: Reduce downtime by avoiding five common lubrication mistakes Sound Lubrication: Lubricate effectively using ultrasound technologies Keeping It Together: How to avoid coupling failure at the design stage and beyond

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

Jan 24. to 25: PLC Troubleshooting I (PLC5 and SLC500), - Henry Grube Centre, Kamloops, B.C.

Jan 25 to 26: Advanced Mobile Hydraulics Troubleshooting, - Thunder Bay, Ont.

May 17 to 19: Plant Maintenance and Design Engineering Show 2011, - Place Bonaventure, Montreal.

Check out the Calendar of Events on the PEM website for more upcoming industry seminars, conferences, shows and training sessions.

Got an event you want us to include on the website? Please send an e-mail to editor André Voshart: avoshart@annexweb.com.