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CSA Z462 is a new electrical standard sweeping across Canada that affects all personnel who work on, around or near any type of electrically energized equipment. The safe work practices mandated by Z462 are designed to save lives.
This is a one-day course that is designed for personnel working around or turning on and off electrical equipment, locking out machines for maintenance as part of their daily duties.
New standards set out by the Canadian Electrical Safety Code and Occupational Health and Safety Act & Regulations refer to CSA Z462 for protection of employees when work on, around or near any type of electrically energized equipment.
When completed, the employee will be certified as qualified under CSA Z462-21, able to recognize and avoid electrical hazards, understand the requirements for arc flash safety and shock. Safely and confidently switch breakers, disconnects and Motor controls on and off.
| Next Electrical Switching Safety for Operators Courses | ||||
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| June 5 – 5, 2023 | Edmonton | OR23222 | $1049.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
| June 12 – 12, 2023 | Lloydminster | OR23231 | $1049.00 + Tax Per Attendee | Register |
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Carmine Marra, Roughrider International“Course was very informative. It really stressed the importance of lock outs and PPE requirements. Also, for calculations, if you need to get closer when working on Arc Flash equipment.”
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Justin Normore, Roughrider International“Instructor explained all types of panels and the operation of them very well. He also, related personal stories to the course for better understanding. Course explains the importance of checking safety devices before operating and also what to check for when operating.”
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Wayne Mulcahy, Roughrider International“Very informative, well explained course it met and exceeded expectations. Manual will be helpful in producing procedural documents.”
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Heather Fraser, Roughrider International“Instructor very knowledgeable and able to relate material to real life scenarios/past events. This course gave me a new perspective in regards to our electricians and day to day ops.”
Course topics
I. BASIC ELECTRICITY REVIEW
Objective: Refresh student understanding of electrical circuit and system operation including normal and abnormal occurrences.
II. ARC FLASH
Objective: Recognize, prevent and avoid electrical accidents.
III. ELECTRICAL SWITCHING EQUIPMENT
Objective: Recognize different switchgear based on voltage, purpose and operation, their potential hazards and safe operating procedures.
View all topicsI. BASIC ELECTRICITY REVIEW
Objective: Refresh student understanding of electrical circuit and system operation including normal and abnormal occurrences.
- Pre-Test and Review
- Current Legislation
- Electrical Circuit Operation
- Normal Operation
- Abnormal Occurrences
II. ARC FLASH
Objective: Recognize, prevent and avoid electrical accidents.
- Electrocution, Arc Flash, Arc Blast, Protection
- Time, Current, Distance
- Shock Protection, Flash Protection / Shock Protection, Gloves, Tools
- Limited, Restricted and Prohibited Approach Boundaries to Live Parts
- Flash Protection, Hazard/Risk Categories, FP Boundary / Personal Protective Equipment
- Standard Operating/LOTO Procedures / Safe Work Practices
III. ELECTRICAL SWITCHING EQUIPMENT
Objective: Recognize different switchgear based on voltage, purpose and operation, their potential hazards and safe operating procedures.
- 120/208, 120/240 volt equipment
- 480/600 volt equipment
- 5,000 (4,160) volt equipment
- 15,000 (13,800) volt equipment (if applicable)
- Practical Lab Projects
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Next Electrical Switching Safety for Operators Courses
| Date | City & prov | Venue | Code | |
| June 5 – 5, 2023 | Edmonton , AB | Hampton Inn Edmonton/Sherwood Park | OR23222 | Register |
| June 12 – 12, 2023 | Lloydminster , AB | Hampton Inn by Hilton Lloydminster | OR23231 | Register |
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Dave Smith
Years of Experience48Dave Smith has been an Industrial Maintenance Electrician since 1975. He has taught maintenance, troubleshooting and safety courses to thousands of electricians in mines, mills, refineries, factories, plants, power stations and offshore platforms throughout North America and the Middle East. Dave is a hands-on guy and teaches from a field perspective with his intended audience being his utmost concern...
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Lee Kocyba, Akita Drilling“Dave was a very good instructor with his knowledge on electrical and how to apply it with common occurrences that you may have on the rig.”
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Lloyd Johnson, City of Lloydminster"I found the instructor, Dave Smith very informative and knowledgeable about the subject matter. He used greater visual and verbal examples explaining the course material."
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Will J, Ainsworth"Good instruction Dave. Candid conversations kept the day awake and interesting. Touching on more than just arc flash but electrical safety."
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Richard Stickel
Years of Experience34Richard Stickel worked at the Canfor Taylor Pulp Mill for 33 years. He has worked in operations, electrical and industrial instrumentation maintenance, construction in the oil and gas field and airport electrical construction. He holds dual journeyman certification as an electrician as well as an instrument mechanic. He is a 4th class power engineer.As a technician Richard was involved with construction...
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Ron Cox, SyncrudeRichard is a great instructor, very knowledgeable, and has a great way of explaining things.
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Mike Strachan, Regional Municipality of Wood BuffaloRichard was a very good instructor that answered all my questions and if he didn't know the answer he found it in a timely manner
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Afzal Sabir, Regional Municipality of Wood BuffaloRichard was very knowledgeable and easy to get along with, took questions patiently and answered understandably. He was very good with deep knowledge of VFD functionality. He used examples from field experience, which makes more sense and is easy to understand.
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Wayne Jeffrey
Years of Experience41Wayne brings 41 years of experience in the electrical and instrumentation industry. He is a master electrician and a journeyman instrument mechanic. He started in the early 80’s with a petroleum company in the Lloydminster area performing maintenance duties. He then started and ran his own contracting company for 15 yrs. in Lloydminster. After he sold the company, he started working with a local...
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Darryl Silakiewicz, KeyeraWayne did a great job of keeping the course flowing and the class engaged.
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Johnathan Gamble, Total PowerWayne did an awesome job making everything easy to understand, as the knowledge level for guys on the course varied greatly.
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Jeffrey Farrell, Canfor PulpWayne was well educated on the course material. He spoke clearly and responded well to student feedback.
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Dave Neal
Years of Experience50With 33 years of on the job experience at Hydro One, doing consulting work for McGregor Allsop, Trow Engineering Consultants and Dillion and Associates, Dave has acquired extensive knowledge of electrical equipment, installations and legislative requirements. While with Hydro One, Dave was involved with many projects including: - Held the lead role in the implementation of the new Training Development...
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Troy Hinkle, SMS Equipment"Dave Neal was an excellent instructor. He had personal relevant stories to add to the material. I enjoyed the class."
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Chris Wilkinson, TransAlta“The course had a great detail and brought much more detail than I once knew. Dave did an excellent job bringing important information to us that we will encounter at some point on this job site. Overall, both the course and Dave did A+ job. Thanks.”
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Mike, Nortown Electrical Contractors“Dave was very knowledgeable and experienced. He was well spoken, easy and interesting to listen to. He kept the course exciting, fun and interesting with real life stories and personal experiences.”
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Edward Rideout
Years of Experience54Ed Rideout has been involved with the electrical field in many ways for nearly 54 years. His electrical experience started when he was just out of vocational school and was hired as the sole electrician at a local fish plant in charge of six fishing trawlers, a power house and a fish plant facility. In 1975 Ed went on to work with Nova Scotia Power, first as an apprentice electrician in a generating...
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Rodney Pettigrew, Kramer Ltd."Ed is very knowledgeable, helpful and accommodating. He made a challenging course very interesting."
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Jeff Henderson, Pengrowth Energy Corp."Ed seemed to have a good background knowledge of the material based on field and teaching experience. He was easily approachable and would help when needed."
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Joe Van Niekerk, Suncor"Ed Rideout is an excellent instructor with a lot of actual hands-on experience. Top guy – top course work, material was clear and relevant."
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Jim Roberts
Years of Experience43Jim Roberts brings over 43 years of experience in the electrical field. A graduate from the Georgian College Electrical Engineering program, he started his career at Toronto Hydro Electrical Systems as a High Voltage Underground Cable Fault Technician then proceeded to Toronto Transit Commission where he obtained his red seal 309A electrical license and became a Maintenance/Construction Electrician...
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Mario DiDonato, SofSurfacesGood information for getting a good base knowledge of arc flash and hazards.
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Parry Arnell, West Fraser"Jim is excellent with providing real life examples to help explain the VFD/Motor Troubleshooting is important to maintaining a plant uptime."
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Gerry Bell, CumminsJim was able to adjust on the fly to differences between course materials and trailer hardware vs examples we provided for our hardware.
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Terry Yonkheym
Years of Experience61Terry Yonkheym brings over 61 years experience in training and practical electrical maintenance to Canada Training Group's electrical, safety and high voltage programs. Terry's extensive service record for Ontario Hydro began as a Power Maintenance Electrician Apprentice, progressing through attaining the Inter-Provincial Construction and Maintenance Electrician's license, Journeyperson status and...
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Bert Cunningham, TransCanada"The instructor, Terry Yonkheym had the knowledge and expertise. His delivery was excellent."
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Wade Peters, Weyerhaeuser Canada“Terry is very knowledgeable and experienced in his trade. He is approachable and non-judgmental and breaks down any issues you may have to simplify it for you to understand. Highly recommended.”
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Ryan Kozubski, Nabors Drilling"I really appreciated the instructor, Terry Yonkheym, his experience and patience made this course very enjoyable."
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“Course was very informative. It really stressed the importance of lock outs and PPE requirements. Also, for calculations, if you need to get closer when working on Arc Flash equipment.”
Carmine Marra, Roughrider International -
“Instructor explained all types of panels and the operation of them very well. He also, related personal stories to the course for better understanding. Course explains the importance of checking safety devices before operating and also what to check for when operating.”
Justin Normore, Roughrider International -
“Very informative, well explained course it met and exceeded expectations. Manual will be helpful in producing procedural documents.”
Wayne Mulcahy, Roughrider International -
“Instructor very knowledgeable and able to relate material to real life scenarios/past events. This course gave me a new perspective in regards to our electricians and day to day ops.”
Heather Fraser, Roughrider International
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