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Workplace Electrical Safety - Z462
CSA Z462 - Workplace Electrical Safety provides guidance on the identification & assessment of electrical hazards and design of safe work spaces & procedures around electrical power systems. Z462 also provides important guidance on best practices in complying with provincial regulations for electrical safety and the use of personal protective equipment and clothing by those exposed to electrical hazards.
Purchase the Z462 Standard
Workplace Electrical Safety Training (eLearning)
Now Available: Québec Electrical Code 2010 Edition
Call for Proposals: Canadian Electrical Code / Z462 National Forums
January 2012 is an important date, with anticipated new editions of both the Canadian Electrical Code Part I, and the second edition of the Z462 Workplace Electrical Safety standard. CSA will be hosting a series of forums in major centres across Canada in support of the launch of these two important product programs, and we invite interested parties to submit abstracts for peer review. Past forums have brought together diverse audiences from all facets of the electrical and safety industries in an engaging mix of keynote sessions, plenaries and interactive workshops. Dates and locations will be announced in early Spring 2011.
Learn how to submit a proposal for review
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Friday February 18, 2011
Z1610 - PPE For First Responders
Responding to the needs of Canada’s emergency services personnel, CSA Standards and the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) have developed the first national standard for protection of First Responders from Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Events. This standard provides risk-based guidance to first responders on selecting & using the appropriate level and type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when responding to a CBRN event.
Fire, police and emergency medical services are the first responders in more than 90% of emergencies. Currently, most first responders have only hazardous material (HazMat) or Dangerous Goods (DG) standards to guide them in responding to a CBRN incident. Z1610 will have significant impact in assisting first responder organizations in the selection, use, capabilities and limitations of CBRN personal protective equipment, enabling them to do their jobs more safely, with greater protection & functionality.
The standard was launched on January 25th at a media event held in a Toronto subway station. The event was attended by a number of dignitaries, including the Honorable Vic Toews, Minister for Public Safety. To see the press coverage of the event, click here.
Pre-order the Z1610 Standard
Also available:
Z1600 - Emergency Management & Business Continuity Programs
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Canadian Health and Safety Legislation and referenced CSA Standards
This service, available on CD-ROM, DVD and the Web and offered by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety (CCOHS), contains the complete text of health, safety and environmental legislation, guidelines and codes of practice, plus standards from Canadian Standards Association (CSA) that are referenced in Federal legislation, as well as legislation from all Canadian provinces and territories.
Purchase this product from CCOHS
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Upcoming Training Workshops
The following OH&S and related workshops have been scheduled:
CSA/IAPA - Inspecting & Maintaining Steel Storage Racks
Halifax, NS - Thursday March 22nd
Z1000 Lead Auditor
Calgary, AB - Monday April 4th
Workplace Electrical Safety - Based on CSA Z462
Calgary, AB - Thursday March 15th
View complete list of OH&S Training Workshops and eLearning
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