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TOP STORY: B.C. worker fatally crushed between parts of trailer A worker in British Columbia was crushed while looking under a raised gooseneck, according to WorkSafeBC. The fatally injured worker was kneeling behind the jeep's rear wheels. Get full incident details... • Join PEM on Twitter @PEMmag NEWS: Reduce hearing loss in the workplace How loud is your workplace? While new regulations have been in place for about four years, this article asks you to consider the tougher noise-level standards in Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act. Get full regulation requirements... Acklands-Grainger MRO, safety show showcases industry trends Acklands-Grainger Inc. recently hosted ''The Works,'' one of the country's largest maintenance repair and operations (MRO) and safety shows at the Toronto Congress Centre. The annual event brought together more than 2,000 invited customers. Learn more about this event... Bearing isolator, shaft-grounding ring combo protect bearings The new Garlock SGi shaft grounding bearing isolator is the first seal to protect bearings from electrical damage as well as from lubricant loss and contamination. Get product image and information... Manufacturing sales dipped in November: Statistics Canada Manufacturing sales declined 0.8 percent in November to $44.9 billion, led by decreases in the motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts industries, according to Statistics Canada. Read full details from the monthly report...

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FEATURES: Lubrication

Choosing the right lubricant for cold-weather operations By Mario DiBartolomeo Lubricant purchasing decisions are better served first by defining the environmental and operational conditions of the application itself. Learn about all the factors to consider when picking the right grease or oil for your cold-weather operation. Full feature...

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PRODUCTS: Power Transmission

Grease for electric motor bearings Lubrication Engineers of Canada has added to its industrial grease product line: 1282 MONOLEC Extend EM grease. Link...	Electrically insulated rolling bearings NKE offers its SQ77 electrically insulated rolling bearings, which feature a built-in electrical insulation. Link...	Brushless DC gearmotor Crouzet North America has introduced the new 801 Series Brushless DC Gearmotor with integrated gearbox and electronics. Link...

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UPCOMING ONLINE SPOTLIGHTS

Feb. 1: Safety
Feb. 8: Power Transmission
Feb. 15: PEM Maintenance Award Winner

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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 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.