Canadian Electrical Safety Conference launching in October 2014

CSA Group

Key events scheduled in Mississauga ( October 7&8 ), Calgary ( October 15& 16) Halifax, ( November 3 & 4) 

The Canadian Electrical Safety Conference Series raises awareness of electrical installation, maintenance and safety issues in a dynamic, interactive forum that provides the latest, most up-to-date information for effectively addressing them. It will allow participants to gain a first-hand view of important changes and updates in both the 2015 Canadian Electrical Code and the latest version of CSA Z462 Workplace Electrical Safety. It will also feature insight from the recently-released CSA Z463 Guideline – Maintenance of Workplace Electrical Systems.

This conference is designed for those in electrical contracting, plant electrical, electrical engineering, HVAC.

This tri-annual conference, being held in major cities across Canada, combines national and regional perspectives to give you the tools you’ll need for anticipating and implementing the trends and updated compliance requirements central to your business and the safety of your workers. Interactive sessions led by experienced industry professionals will provide in-depth knowledge of key changes to the CE Code and Z462 that will impact the safety and efficiency of your electrical projects and your business. The Canadian Electrical Code has been a central component of the Canadian Electrical Safety System for more than 85 years. Regular changes to the CE Code have contributed to improved overall safety to both electrical workers and the public at large, while helping facilitate the broader adoption of new technologies. This conference series builds on that legacy by utilizing session
leaders who are not only extensively-trained electrical industry professionals with years of practical hands-on experience, but also possess in-depth knowledge of safe electrical installation practices and the various changes to the 2015 Canadian Electrical Code.

You’ll be guided through a comprehensive program of study, developed by a team of industry professionals who have collectively volunteered dozens of years of time to the ongoing development of the Canadian Electrical Code.

CSA Group can also provide a wide range of electrical safety training solutions in major centres across Canada. Customized training is also available onsite at your place of business; call or visit our website for a personalized quote.
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What You Will Take Away from Attending

•         Discover the many changes contained in the upcoming 2015 Canadian Electrical Code and their impact on related electrical safety standards and practices
•         Develop a better understanding of the importance of due diligence and compliance to electrical safety regulations that help keep your employees safe and reduce risk to your business
•         Learn about changes in design and safe installation practices for hazardous locations
•         Find out about new and improved practices related to shock, arc flash and Personal

Protective Equipment (PPE)
•         Learn how to resolve installation and safety issues around alternative energy systems such as solar photovoltaic and electric vehicle (EV) charging
•         Develop a better understanding of the inter-relationship of the various components that make up the Electrical Safety System in Canada

This is a key  opportunity to hear from speakers and instructors who have helped shape the development and enforcement of important electrical safety standards, while networking with other industry professionals like you who are committed to driving enhanced best practices in electrical safety.

For a full agenda please go to; http://shop.csa.ca/content/ebiz/shopcsa/resources/documents/2014-CE-Safety-Conference-Agenda.pdf

To register please go to: http://shop.csa.ca/en/canada/electrical-training/canadian-electrical-safety-conference-series/invt/50064090

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