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TOP STORY: Profits expected to grow in Canadian manufacturing sector Despite the drag on exports caused by a strong loonie, profits are expected to grow in Canada's manufacturing sector, according to a new report. Get full details on the outlook... • Join PEM on Twitter @PEMmag NEWS: Firms charged after repair-crew member killed fixing tree-cutting vehicle A fine of $65,000 was imposed on Moose Band Development Corp. and $35,000 for Daak Enterprises Ltd. after a worker was killed while attempting to fix a tree-cutting vehicle in Northern Ontario. Get full incident details... Take PEM's 2011 Salary Survey — and win! It's that time of year again: Win one of our $100 Canadian Tire gift cards by filling out PEM's salary survey. The survey helps plant maintenance, engineering and operations professionals track industry-wide trends in salaries, raises and other benefits against industry peers. FILL IT OUT NOW... ExxonMobil launches online industrial lubricant selector ExxonMobil has introduced Looble, a user-friendly, online industrial lubricant selector designed to help maintenance professionals make informed lubricant decisions. Try Looble right now... Civil, mechanical, electrical lead in Canadian engineering growth Employment within the Canadian engineering industry is in a growth phase which is likely to continue for a number of years, according to a recent report commissioned by Engineers Canada and sponsored by Randstad Engineering. Learn about the employment forecast... Changes to workplace safety, insurance rules needed: CME Ontario's workplace safety and insurance system is outdated and requires a comprehensive review to restore effectiveness, according to Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME). Learn the CME's recommendations...

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FEATURES: Safety

Latest Ontario safety blitz to focus on young workers Ontario is launching a four-month safety blitz to help protect new and young workers who are often vulnerable to hazards on the job. Find out what you need to look for to be ready... Auto worker hurt unclogging powered-down machine An Ontario automative company was fined $120,000 after a worker was seriously injured attempting to clear a clog in a picker. Get full incident details... Scrap-yard worker killed during shredder maintenance, company fined A Brampton company that recycles metal was fined $150,000 after a worker was killed in a machine that was shut down for maintenance. Get full incident details...

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PRODUCTS: Bearings

Plastic linear bearings Application: DryLin R linear plain bearings from igus replace PTFE-lined bearings in machine. Link...	Bearing isolator, shaft-grounding ring combo 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. Link...	Bearings for caster applications The Timken Company has introduced a new line of "easy-to-install, high-capacity bearings" for the metal industry's most demanding continuous caster applications. Link...

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UPCOMING ONLINE SPOTLIGHTS

May 31: CMMS
June 7: Wireman's Wire
June 14: Power Transmission
June 21: Vendor Management
June 28: Oil & Lubrication

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DIGITAL EDITION:

Problems are... Good?: How the worst mistakes present the best opportunities Eye of Physical Hazards: How noise, vibration, temperature and ergonomics affect workers' safety The Solvent Challenge: Bio-Circle cleans shop with solvent alternative that 'digests' grease and oil Custom Made: How custom bearings may be the solution to difficult application Life Preservers: Bearings keep lifeboat hooks reliable — and save lives

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

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.