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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 Z462-24, 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.

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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.”
  • 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.”
  • 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.”
  • Wayne Mulcahy, Roughrider International
    “Very informative, well explained course it met and exceeded expectations. Manual will be helpful in producing procedural documents.”

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.

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I. 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
  • Wayne Jeffrey

    Years of Experience
    42

    Wayne joined Canada Training Group with over 40 years of knowledge and experience in the Electrical and Instrumentation industry. As a Master Electrician and Journeyman Instrument Mechanic, Wayne offers a unique perspective to training that provides solid theory with practical applications gained through years of work in the industry. Wayne’s oilfield and agriculture experience encompasses maintenance...

    • Todd Bicklmeier, Canfor Pulp
      Wayne is very knowledgeable and provides a good learning environment.
    • Adam LeChasseur, GCT Deltaport
      Wayne Jeffrey was by far the best instructor I've ever had in any electrical training session I've taken before.
    • Jeffrey Farrell, Canfor Pulp
      Wayne was well educated on the course material. He spoke clearly and responded well to student feedback.
    See Wayne Jeffrey CV
  • Richard Stickel

    Years of Experience
    35

    Richard 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...

    • Mike Strachan, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
      Richard 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
    • Dana Latsay, Enbridge Pipelines INC
      Richard was a very good instructor. He kept the course interesting and asked the class a lot of questions to engage us. Knowledgeable with good answers for questions the class had.
    • Afzal Sabir, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
      Richard 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.
    See Richard Stickel CV
  • Edward Rideout

    Years of Experience
    55

    Ed 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...

    • David Workun, Syncrude Canada
      "Poor knowledge of great hockey teams:) However, great knowledge of electricity and very fine tuned method of relaying that knowledge."
    • 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."
    • Colin Durand, Jacobs Industrial Services Ltd.
      “Ed is a good instructor. The material was well covered. The course will help me in my career and possibly save me from injury.”
    See Edward Rideout CV
  • Dave Neal

    Years of Experience
    51

    With 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...

    • Pete Brailsford, Panolam Surface Systems
      “Dave Neal is very thorough and knowledgeable.”
    • Luke VanDyk, Compass Minerals
      Dave was great at getting the points across. His past experiences in his career made the course enjoyable to listen and understand.
    • Jeremy Gutoski, West Fraser Quesnel Plywood
      “Dave was great, an excellent presentation and knowledgeable. It’s very evident he is extremely experienced and qualified. He was very personable and gave an enjoyable delivery.”
    See Dave Neal CV
  • Jim Roberts

    Years of Experience
    44

    Jim 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...

    • Chris Drdla, University of Toronto
      Jim was an exceptional instructor. It was great to have an instructor with so much hands-on experience. Jim kept me engaged in a course where I would normally be zoning out. Overall I would like to have Jim back to teach other courses.
    • Andy Scheibli, Lambton Kent DSB
      Informative, knowledgeable, entertaining.
    • Garrison Supplee, Cummins
      Jim thoroughly delivered the information in a cheerful upbeat manner that made the 2-day course enjoyable and move quickly.
    See Jim Roberts CV
  • “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
  • “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
  • “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
  • “Very informative, well explained course it met and exceeded expectations. Manual will be helpful in producing procedural documents.”

    Wayne Mulcahy, Roughrider International

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