A NEW STANDARD FOR SAFETY
The scope and impact of CSA Z463 will be significant for the maintenance of electrical systems.
Published by
+ Continuous Improvement in Hazard Prevention
+ Stray Voltage: The Silent Killer
Fall 2018
Editor Peter Saunders psaunders@ebmag.com
Editor Jean Lian jlian@ohscanada.com
Associate Publisher Anthony Capkun acapkun@ebmag.com
Publisher Peter Boxer pboxer@ohscanada.com
Account manager Jacquie Rankin jrankin@ebmag.com
Assistant editor Ellen Cools ecools@annexbusinessmedia.com
Art director Svetlana Avrutin savrutin@annexbusinessmedia.com
Account Coordinator Kathryn Nyenhuis knyenhuis@annexbusinessmedia.com
Circulation manager Urszula Grzyb ugrzyb@annexbusinessmedia.com
Circulation manager Jay Doshi jdoshi@annexbusinessmedia.com
Executive Publisher & VP Tim Dimopoulos tdimopoulos@annexbusinessmedia.com
President & CEO Mike Fredericks
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CONTENTS
4 Completing the Safety Trifecta
In September, Canada’s national guideline for electrical system maintenance finally became an official standard. Its requirements will have a significant impact on safety in the workplace.
9 Continuous Improvement in Hazard Prevention
Every organization needs to take steps to reduce the likelihood of exposure to hazards, but ultimately, ensuring effective electrical safety comes down to engaged leadership and technical awareness.
13 Stray Voltage: The Silent Killer
Everywhere from city sidewalks to rural farms, stray contact voltage is becoming a greater threat as aging wiring suffers corrosion. Monitoring and testing are key in preventing fatalities.
