Training

Solar Training course

Week of August 23rd

Details to be announced.

Training Report

The fall training schedule is now complete. It is unfortunate that more members did not take advantage of the training offered. In the event that there are still members interested in the Lockout & Tag there is a CSAO course being offered at the local 105 training center (see schedule below)

Trainers - The training coordinator is looking for assistance in presenting courses.  If you are interested in becoming a trainer please contact him for more details.

CSAO Winter / Spring Training

Note:

• Confined Space and Lock & Tag courses are based on the 2006 construction regulation, which contained significant changes.  If you received your training prior to that a refresher is recommended.

• Shock & Arc-flash is based upon the new CSA Z462 standard for workplace electrical safety for electricians.

• This is an excellent opportunity for our newly organized members to bring their safety training up to date.

• For any course to run cost effectively we require a minimum of ten participants.

• If you are interested in any course please leave your name at the office so you can be advised when that course is scheduled.  Some courses (Broderson) have a limited number of spaces.  Once filled it is not possible to just drop in and attend.  Book early!

• Courses are not only a place to receive information but also a place to share information.

• Any suggestions on new courses to look into should go to the JCB (via Peter).

• Provided there is sufficient interest we will endeavor to set up or locate courses of interest to our members.

Other training notes:

• The spring edition of CSAO's Construction Safety Magazine contains some interesting articles that impact us directly.  Two of these deal with fused meter leads and WHMIS.  If you cannot access a hard copy, the magazine can be downloaded at: http://www.csao.org/UploadFiles/Magazine/CS_Spring09.pdf.

  Excerpts of these articles:

  Fused leads:  Investigations carried out by ESA since 2002 have shown a trend for incidents involving multimeters. About 80 percent of these incidents resulted in critical injuries to the worker.  Analysis indicates that user error and internal component failure are the most common causes.  Steps that may be taken for better worker protection include using fused leads and meters having the correct category rating for the application.

  WHMIS:  Different systems used to classify and label hazardous materials in countries that trade with each other may be confusing and put workers at risk.  To resolve this problem the United Nations developed the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling.  GHS should encourage consistency in classifying hazards and was supposed to be adopted by Canada in 2008 however it was delayed. When implemented, GHS will replace WHMIS in Ontario workplaces, including the construction industry.  More details on this change can be found at www.hc-sc.gc.ca

• Apprentices that are scheduled for training they have already received from another source must let the training coordinator know; otherwise they will be scheduled to attend all mandatory training.

• Anyone wishing a copy of his or her training record on file with the training coordinator should contact Guy Brideau.  Note this is the only way a lost training card can be replaced without having to re-take the course.

• Local 105 Hamilton Courses
  • Local 105 offer a variety of courses.  Provided there is space in a class, our members are welcome to attend.

  • In order to be reimbursed for the cost, approval must be received from the JCB prior to booking.

  • For additional information or to book a class please call the local 105 training director; Clarke Hurley at 905 679-8880

• If we are to continue to bill ourselves as the best trained, safest and most productive workforce; ongoing learning is essential.  This can be achieved by attending any courses that are currently offered, attending courses offered by local 105, night courses or simply by making it a habit to obtain and read industry specific literature.  This can be manufacturers' literature or trade publications.  Here are a few suggested sites that you may find interesting:

  http://www.ebmag.com/                        http://www.ecmweb.com/mag/                   http://www.csao.org/ http://www.esainspection.net/              http://www.elec-toolbox.com/                     

The training coordinator may be reached at:

Phone: 905-321-8966               Fax: 905-357-0936             Email: training-jcb@cogeco.ca

Prepared by:  Guy J Brideau G.S.C. / Training Coordinator