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Industry NewsSchneider donatesequipment to ConestogaSchneider Electric recently donated $78,000-worthof automation equipment (including M340PLCs, Lexium drives and Magelis HMIs) to theConestoga College Institute of Technology andAdvanced Learning (ITAL). The systems will beused in one of Conestoga’s PLC labs for studentsin the corporate training, diploma, applied degreetraining and continuing education programs.“Industry partnerships are vital to us, becausethey allow our students to learn leading-edgetechnology that will respond to employer needs”,said John Tibbits, president of ITAL. “This, inturn, enhances our reputation as a leading-edgeeducational institution.”The donation was the result of collaborationbetween Shaun MacGarvie, industrialsales manager with Graybar Canada (a memberof ITAL’s Program Advisory Committee) andPeter D’Aurora, business development manager,Schneider Electric. Seeing an excellent fitbetween Conestoga College ITAL’s automationcurriculum development needs and Schneiderautomation equipment, McGarvie worked withD’Aurora to develop the Schneider Electricdonation package.This donation will also benefit SchneiderElectric and Graybar Canada. “StrengtheningConestoga College ITAL’s curriculum will helpensure that graduates have the skills required byelectrical equipment manufacturers and distributors”,says Gavin de Mello, director of humanresources, Schneider Electric Canada.Philips SSL unveils corporate HQPhilips Solid-State Lighting Solutions (SSL)—theentity formed by Philips’ acquisition of ColorKinetics—has completed the finishing touches andofficially unveiled its new 50,000-sf corporate headquartersin Burlington, Mass., which merges theprinciples of green design with LED lighting technologythroughout the facility.The HQ incorporates many features designed toshowcase both existing and forward-looking applicationsof LED lighting, in addition to amenities forproduct design and development. These include:a showroom that’s lit entirely by LED sources anddesigned to mimic various market applications; conferencerooms and common spaces that incorporateboth colour and white LED lighting systems; ‘portal’passageways lined by 24,350 individually controlledLED nodes; workshop, optics lab and machine shopfor product design and testing; and colourful LEDlighting throughout workstation areas. The centrallighting system incorporates wall switch occupancysensors.Investment in non-residentialbuilding constructionStatsCan says investment in non-residential buildingconstruction marked its fourth consecutive year ofuninterrupted growth, fuelled mostly by sustainedcommercial investment in Central Canada andAlberta (due mainly to the construction of majoroffice buildings underway in Alberta, Quebec andOntario). Non-residential investment hit $10.4 billionin the third quarter 2007, up 4.9% from thesecond quarter.Investment in the commercial component ledthe way with a 5.2% increase to $6.2 billion. In theinstitutional component, investment rose 5.3% to$2.7 billion, while investment in the industrial componentincreased 3.1% to $1.5 billion.Overall, eight provinces and two territoriesrecorded increases, but the biggest gains, in dollars,occurred in Ontario and Quebec. In both provinces,investment rose in all three components, reachingnew record highs. Among the factors sparking thenon-residential sector are a strong labour market,high profits recorded by Canadian corporations,healthy retail and wholesale sectors, declining vacancyrates in large urban centres and Western Canada’sdynamic economy.Of the 34 census metropolitan areas (CMAs), 23showed gains in the third quarter, with Toronto,Calgary and Montreal showing the largest increases (indollars)—the last two setting a new quarterly high.Thomas & Betts invites you to be a part of the year-longcelebration we’re hosting throughout 2008 to markthe 50th birthday of a very special product brand.To kick off the festivities, participants who correctly identifythe product brand will be entered in a weekly prize drawingthroughout the month of February.You could win a GARMIN StreetPilot ® C340 GPS system.Log in to www.tnb-canada.com/en/50and submit your response today!Commercial: robust gains in office buildingInvestment in commercial building construction hitanother record high, in the wake of robust activity inoffice building sites in Alberta, Quebec and Ontario.Overall, seven provinces showed gains in commercialTnB_mag_EB_Feb08.indd 11/23/08 8:48:28 AMwww. mag.com • February 2008 • 5

Industry NewsCanada wins Silver in JapanThanks to René Jetté of the Centre de formation professionnelle Pierre-Dupuy for sending us great news from the WorldSkills Competition inShizuoka, Japan, in November. He writes: “Following our last participationin the World Skills Competition... with Skills/Compétences Canada,we got a silver medal in Electrical Installation Trade #18.”Congratulations to Silver Medal winner Maxime Blais-Lapointe ofQuebec City, Que. The photos show Maxime at work during the competition,and again with his trainer Mario Houde of the Centre de formationprofessionnelle EMOICQ (École des métiers et occupations de l’Industriede la construction de Québec) on his left, and René to his right.investment in the third quarter. Alberta (+7.8% to $1.6 billion),Ontario (+4.2% to $2.2 billion) and Quebec (+5.9% to$909 million) experienced the largest investment growth (indollars), and each set a record high.On the other hand, Nova Scotia experienced a second consecutivedecline, which was the largest among the provinces. Thisdecrease Acuity_EB_Aug05 was the result 7/11/05 of commercial 8:47 construction AM Page 1projects startedin mid-2005 and early 2006 and now mostly completed.Among the 34 CMAs, 21 registered quarterly growth. Thestrongest gain (in dollars) was in Calgary, where investment rose15.3% to $928 million. It was followed by Toronto, with a 6%increase to $1.2 billion.Several economic factors were consistent with a fertile environmentfor the commercial sector. These included the vigorousretail and wholesale sectors and declining vacancy ratesfor office buildings in major Canadian urban centres. TheseImpeccable ServicePremium ProductsUnique SolutionsInnovative TechnologyHistory/ReputationCustomer SatisfactionDedicated Sales ForceIntroducingISD SUPERGLASSA RevolutionaryScientific Advancementin Optical Design6611 Reflector (wide distribution)6612 Reflector (narrow distribution)Up to 28% More Efficient Than Any Other Reflector!Up to 59% Energy Savings!Unbeatable Savings on Installation and MaintenanceTwo Reflectors Do It All!For more information onhow you canexperience lighting’s bestvisit our web site at holophane.comContact your local Holophane factory sales representative,call Launa @ (905) 707-5830declining rates have provided added incentive foroffice building construction and the construction ofshopping malls and warehouses.Institutional: new record thanksto gains in educational buildingInvestment in institutional building constructionincreased for the third-straight quarter. This robust gainwas largely the result of strong spending on the constructionof educational facilities in seven provinces.Provincially, the biggest third-quarter increase (indollars) occurred in Quebec, where investment rose16.4% to $491 million, the third-straight quarterlygain. This increase was the result of projects in educationaland healthcare building construction. InOntario, which recorded growth for a second consecutivequarter, institutional investment increased5.8% to $1 billion.In contrast, British Columbia posted the biggestdecline (in dollars). This decrease was the result ofinstitutional construction projects started in mid-2005and early 2006 and now mostly completed. In total,24 of the 34 CMAs posted gains. Toronto led the wayin terms of growth (in dollars), its second consecutivequarterly gain. In contrast, Ottawa recorded the mostsignificant decline.Industrial: back-to-back quarterly increasesInvestment in industrial building construction increasedfor the second-straight quarter. Strong investment gainsin primary industrial buildings in nine provinces, particularlyOntario and Quebec, more than offset declinesin the other industrial categories.At the provincial level, the largest contribution tothe quarterly increase (in dollars) occurred in Ontario,the result of gains in all industrial construction buildings.This reflected a higher number of major projectsfor manufacturing plants and utilities buildings thatbegan in 2007. Alberta posted the largest decline(in dollars), as investment in all industrial buildingcategories dropped after high spending in previousquarters. This decline was the result of several industrialprojects that started in 2006 and are now mostlycompleted.In the third quarter, manufacturers continued toface increased production costs, stronger global competitionand the appreciation of the Canadian dollar.On the other hand, the industrial capacity utilizationrate among Canadian industries increased slightly inthe second quarter of 2007.Of the 34 CMAs, 21 posted increases. Toronto andMontreal posted the highest third-quarter increases, theresult of further major industrial construction projectsthat started at the beginning of 2007. After posting arecord high in the second quarter, Calgary registered themost significant decline in dollars, in the wake of a dropin all industrial construction building categories.6 • February 2008 • www. mag.com

PHOTOCONTESTElectrical Business, in association with the Electrical Heritage Society ofBritish Columbia—along with generous industry partners—is excited to presentthe Heritage “What Am I?” PHOTO CONTEST.Pictured on the left is an item from the heritage society’s collectionof electrical artifacts. The contest begins when you thinkyou know what this item is. Of course, we’re not going to showthe item in its entirety—that would be too easy! (You’ll have towait until next month to see the whole picture, as well as thecorrect answer.)Here’s how to playVisit EBMag.com where you’ll find an entry form along with a multiplechoice answer form. If you’ve answered correctly, your name willbe added to all the other correct entries, from which one (1) winnerwill be randomly chosen before next month’s installment of theHeritage “What Am I?” Photo Contest. Read the small print belowfor more information. Good luck!Thismonth’sawesomeprize!This month’s awesome prize was donated by ourfriends at Thomas & Betts Canada. A cost-effectivetool for simple labelling, the EZL-75 thermal labelprinter lets you quickly type and print. Or don’teven bother typing: instead, use hot keys to choosesymbols and more than 150 commonly used wordsfor security, location and VDV labelling from theEZL-75’s built-in library. Hot keys provide one-touchflagging for wires and cables and fixed-length labelsfor faceplates and security panels. There are severallabel types from which to choose, dependingon the application at hand.Last month’sphoto: answerPictured here is aBluenose dry cell battery(1.5 volts), commonlycalled “radio battery”because it was oftenused to power radios.Winner to be announced.IndustryAnnouncementSt. Thomas Holding Inc., wholly owned by theCity of St. Thomas, and the owner and operatorof St. Thomas Energy Services Inc. (STESI), hasentered into an agreement to purchase the sharesof two companies near the Town of Tillsonburg:Tiltran Services and Lizco Sales. This is thefirst transaction of its size in Ontario involving amunicipally-owned utility company purchasing acompetitive, privately-owned services company.Tiltran specializes in the engineering, constructionand maintenance of high voltage electrical power,wind and solar systems. Lizco has the largest,privately-owned transformer inventory in Canada.Together, the companies will have the abilityto gain access to broader markets and largerprojects, find ways to secure new revenuestreams and be aggressive in pursuing newbusiness opportunities. The transaction will becompleted on January 2, 2008.St. Thomas Energy Services Inc. along with theirnew partners Tiltran and Lizco will continue toprovide excellence in service to their customersin Ontario, Canada and North America.For more information, please contact BrianHollywood, President and CEO, St. ThomasEnergy Services Inc. at 519.631.4211 ext. 238,www.stesi.com or Pat Carroll, President,Tiltran Services at 519.842.6458 ext. 225,www.tiltran.com.No purchase necessary. Open to residents of Canada of age of majority, excluding Quebec. You must answer a timed skilltestingquestion to win. Prize valued at about $99.00. The contest is not open to anyone affiliated with, or related to, membersof Electrical Business or the Electrical Heritage Society of British Columbia. (That would be unfair.)Northern Cables Inc.StThomas_EB_Nov07.indd 111/23/07 12:51:03 PM“The armoured cable specialists”Canadian manufacturer specializing inAC90, TECK90, MCTHHN,ACTHH, HCFP.O. Box 1564, 50 California AvenueBrockville, Ontario K6V 6E6www.northerncables.comPhone: 613-345-1594 • Fax: 613-345-3147Toll Free: 1-888-524-5050Northern_EB_Jan08.indd 112/20/07 11:13:51 AMwww. mag.com • FEBRUARY 2008 • 7

PERSONALITIESCambrian College professor MarciaRanger received her Master Electricianlicense. Ranger graduated fromCambrian’s Electrical Techniques programin Sudbury back in 1994, thenworked in a number of commercialMarcia Ranger and industrial jobs throughout Ontarioand Manitoba before joining Cambrian’sElectrical and Powerline program staff in 2006. “Thiscertification is definitely a positive thing for me to have,and it will help to enhance my teaching at the college,”said Ranger, adding, “Over the years, I have seen morewomen pursing careers in the trades. There are a lot ofopportunities for employment in the field of construction,and I encourage women to consider this as an option whenchoosing a career.”Steve Boccadoro, GM of Eaton’sElectrical Group (Canada) recentlymade a couple of personnel announcements.First, Perry D’Ortenzio hasbeen appointed national marketingmanager for Canada. D’Ortenzio mostrecently served as segment marketingPerry D’Ortenziomanager for Eaton’s industrial/OEMbusiness. Prior to this, he held progressivepositions within the sales, marketingand manufacturing operations of thebusiness. He has been with the organizationsince 1980 and will continue to belocated in Burlington, Ont. Meantime,Mike Masur has been appointed plantMike Masur manager of the low-voltage distributionassemblies operation in Milton, Ont.(though he’s been recently serving in this role on an interimbasis). Masur was the engineering manager for the Miltonoperation prior to this, and has held various progressivepositions within marketing and business development.ITM celebrates 25 years of serviceCongratulations to Canadian-owned test andmeasurement company, ITM Instruments Inc.,which is celebrating 25 years of service.Thanks to Larry McIntosh, Nedco Ontario’sGM, for letting us know about two additions tothe GTA (Greater Toronto Area) managementteam. Scott McMillan has assumed the positionof GTA district manager/contractor sales manager,while Scott Watkin has assumed the position ofKeaton branch manager. McIntosh says customerswill greatly benefit from the professionalismand experience that both men have developedthroughout their careers.Mossadiq Umedaly has been appointed chairof the BC Hydro Board of Directors, replacingLarry Bell who is retiring from the position hehas served since 2001. Umedaly currently servesas chair of Xantrex Technology (prior to which hewas the company’s CEO), but has also held seniorpositions with Ballard Power Systems and AgaKhan Development Network. He is currently amember of the Premier’s Technology Council andBritish Columbia’s Climate Action Team.Q-Tran Inc. founder John Tremaine (centre) is flankedby his sons Gean Tremaine and Jordan Nodelman.Q-Tran celebrates 15 yearsQ-Tran Inc., a designer and manufacturer of power supplysystems, transformers and components, is celebrating its 15thanniversary this year.The company was founded by John Tremaine, a lightingdesigner born into a family of lighting entrepreneurs andinnovators. (He began his career with The Miller Co., a firmacquired in the 1930s by his great-grandfather, who establishedthe National Electric Lamp Association [NELA]. Inthe early 1920s, NELA became GE’s lamp division, and nowserves as a prestigious research institute.)In the early 1980s, Tremaine began working with lowvoltagelighting and discovered flaws in the way power was fedto low-voltage fixtures. Determined to resolve the challengesinherent in power supplies available at the time, he establishedQ-Tran in the basement of his showroom.Thomas & Betts has expandedits All-Struct aluminumstructures offering, and introduceda new name and logo(“Your complete structuresolution”) to boot. The line now includes a range of structures forroadway, traffic or area lighting—in both traditional and decorativestyles—in aluminum or steel. Business unit manager MichaelShenouda says the line is expanding further to include trafficaccessories and overhead signage structures.8 • Cooper_EB_Oct07.indd JANUARY 2008 • 1 www. mag.com10/23/07 4:20:08 PM

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direct, or downlight, component of their lighting fixtures viaan onscreen slider on their desktop PCs, thereby enablingthem to choose their own preferred task light levels.With this setup, researchers were able to study the overalleffect of the combined control system, and estimate therelative contributions of each control type to the overallsavings, for a period of one year. The study was conductedin three phases:• Phase 1 (39 workdays) with just the occupancy sensorsand individual dimming controls active, and witha sensor time delay of eight minutes with seven minutesof dimming before shutoff;• Phase 2 (140 workdays) with all controls enabled, andwith an occupancy sensor time delay of 12 minuteswith three minutes of dimming before shutoff; and• Phase 3 (61 workdays). The same as Phase 2 but withe-mail reminders encouraging occupants to use theindividual control feature in their workstations.The control system was recalibrated just before the studywas initiated. As new employees were hired and entered thestudy area, or existing employees re-assigned, the IT department(responding to a request from the energy manager)quickly re-enabled the individual control feature, whichwould prove critical in sustaining this control strategy.A fourth control strategy—global automatic On/Offswitching from a central point of control based on a dailyschedule (7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. workdays)—was in effectbut not included in the study.The resultsBy replacing the recessed parabolic fixtures with the direct/indirect fixtures, energy savings of about 40% were realized,and lighting power density was reduced from about0.92W/sf to about 0.54W/sf.The combined control system increased lighting energysavings to 67-69% compared to the old parabolic system.Further, the direct/indirect fixtures operating with the controlsystem produced 42-47% energy savings as comparedto when the fixtures operated at full light output withoutthe controls. All energy savings resulting from the use ofthe controls were accompanied by corresponding demandreductions. Because the controls ensured that not all lightingpower was used at any one time, the average lightingpower density in use was about 0.28W/sf. The site managerestimated a simple payback for the advanced system, basedon energy cost savings alone, to be two to four years in a newinstallation, and four to 12 years in a retrofit.When installed alone, the occupancy sensors wouldhave produced an estimated average 35% savings, daylightharvesting 20% and individual dimming control 11%.Daylight harvesting savings were higher in perimeter workstations(as would be expected due to their proximity towindows), and the researchers estimate that savings wouldhave matched the occupancy sensor savings were perimeterfixtures allowed to dim below 50% output based on thephotosensor signal (deeper dimming based on occupancysensors or personal control was allowed).Occupant surveys demonstrated a correlation betweenthe presence of the controls and higher job and environmentalsatisfaction. While individual dimming’s contributionto overall energy savings was relatively small, researcherscredited the improvements in occupant satisfaction to the individualcontrol feature. The researchers are currently lookingdeeper into the relationship between the controls and workersatisfaction, and hope to publish their results next year.“This study demonstrates that the right package of controls—properlymaintained—can produce large, persistentenergy and demand savings coupled with benefits to occupantsand their organizations, and refutes suggestions that these kindsof control systems cannot work well in open-plan offices,” concludesNewsham. Although such systems have a higher initialcost than standard office lighting systems, the overall benefitsseem to justify the investment: occupants claim greater comfort,and the energy savings realized mean less power generationrequired, hence a healthier environment.Working on behalf of the Lighting Controls Association, CraigDiLouie is principal of Calgary-based Zing Communications anda past contributor to Electrical Business. 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Mind your safetyTo hell in a handbasketBy Dave SmithDo you ever think that when we make our plans we always base them on thingsgoing perfectly instead of to hell in a handbasket?Before you place your body close to an energy source, you need to do a riskanalysis. Ask yourself: Is this new equipment or some beat-up piece of crap? Is it wellmaintained, or has it been ignored for years? NFPA 70E uses the term ‘Hazard/RiskCategory’, which is a really good way to look at any situation—electrical or otherwise.I was once tying into a 600V main panel at a facility on Lake Ontario. I took off thefront outer covers then started to remove the final plate (which was also covering themain lugs). This plate was held in place by four standoffs. I removed two of them. Then,when I took off the third, the plate started falling into the main lugs because someonehadn’t installed the fourth standoff.The original QwikOpen (QO) technologyFastest response timeVisi-Trip TM IndicationEasily locate tripped breakersQO Twin BreakersSpace saving designQO AFIsExclusive design forarc fault protectionQO GFIsProtection fromground fault currentQO Surge BreakersProtecting sensitiveelectronicsQO Whole Home SurgeThe complete surgeprotection packageQO QualityLifetime Warranty onQO circuit breakers, GFIs,AFIs and loadcentresFor more information visit,www.schneider-electric.ca/dcSafety, Innovation, QualitySquare D QO TMsets the standardYou know when people talk about their livesflashing before their eyes? Well, I didn’t experiencethat, but as the plate fell into the lugs, I rememberthinking: Here goes my head. It all happened so fastthat there was no getting out of the way. I expectedthat plate to blow straight out into my face.The plate hit the lugs with a clunk and... nothinghappened. I couldn’t believe it! I took out the plateand discovered I had been saved by the manufacturer’sforesight: the back of the plate was insulated.Thank you Federal Pacific! You saved me from bothsomeone else’s stupidity and my own expectationsthat everything will go right.A journeyman in one of my classes told me heonce took off a subpanel cover when a groundwire came loose and hit a lug. He thanked Godthe subpanel cover was still in his hands when thishappened because it acted like a shield, taking mostof the blast. Nonetheless, the journeyman got reallypainful burns to his fingers.So how do you plan your tasks? Do you thinknothing will ever go wrong or do you think thatthere’s a ground wire waiting to pop loose behindevery door? When you always prepare for the worst(which is the driving concept behind NFPA 70E),an accident may still knock you flat on your back,but then you’ll strip off your PPE and find outyou’re okay.But PPE (personal protective equipment) is yourlast defence. Your first defence is good planning.Each and every time you bring your body closeto an energy source, make sure you’ve planned foreverything going to hell in a handbasket.And the bigger the job, the more carefully youhave to plan, because now you’re dealing with morepeople and, often, multiple trades. After all, youroutfit might have a superior safety program andstellar record, but what do you know of the otherfirms or individuals you’re working with? The electricalsafety requirements of NFPA 70E Article 110are intended precisely for these situations.Plan for the unexpected on each and every job.Make sure everyone is following the safety plan,and get your PPE shields in place to protect you.Until next time, be ready, be careful and be safe.Dave Smith is president of Canada Training Groupand has been providing consulting services to industrysince 1980. This story and others can be found at www.canada-training-group.ca. Please feel free to use thisinformation to support your safety program. Dave canbe reached at davesmith@canada-training-group.ca.Schneider_EB_Feb08.indd 112 • February 2008 • www. mag.com1/17/08 4:02:25 PM

Trucks forthe tradeBefore you buythe next truck foryour businessWith The Work Truck Show * fast approaching, the National TruckEquipment Association (NTEA) presents the following considerationsbefore you buy your next truck.As vocational trucks continue to grow in complexity and sophistication, companiesare under increasing pressure to maximize their vehicle investments.This process should start well before a new work truck is ordered. No longeris it prudent just to buy what you’ve always bought. To keep your vehicle maintenanceand operation costs down, you need to do some homework before youmake another call to your truck dealer.Start by establishing and following a logical design process, as outlined here infour steps. Taking a systematic approach when specifying a new work truck makesit easier to ensure it actually meets your needs.The Work Truck Show gives you the opportunity to make side-by-side comparisons of truck chassis,bodies, components and accessories from 500 suppliers.Photo courtesy NTEA.Electrical testersEarth groundclamp metersRugged and reliableelectrical testingproducts.All in the Fluke family.ElectricalMultimeterInsulation testersDon’t get burned.Find it. Fix it. Fast.From electrical to ground and insulation testers,Fluke has the right tool for any application.The new Fluke T+PRO electrical tester forexample, combines all the benefits of a solenoidtester with the safety of a CAT IV 600Vrating. Low impedance also eliminates falsemeasurements from ghost voltages.• Measures continuity, resistance and GFCI trip• Voltage detection and basic measurementfunctions even with dead batteries• Audible, visual and vibration indication• Integrated rotary field indicatorFor information on electrical testingfrom A-Z call 800-36-FLUKE or visitwww.flukecanada.ca/burnedFluke. Keeping your worldup and running.Visit our applications resource library,under the support tab atwww.flukecanada.ca forsuggested reading fromFluke’s free library ofapplication notes:• Insulation resistance testing• What is an insulationmultimeterStep 1: Determine what you needthe truck to doStart by asking yourself what the vehicle will beused for. Exactly what will you haul with it? Howfar will it be driven and how often? What specialcircumstances will your drivers/operators encounterand how often?Don’t just say, “I need a pickup truck”. Reallyexplore what that pickup truck has to be able to doto be most productive.For example, does your truck need to haul equipment?Does the operator need to be able to getequipment on and off the truck frequently? Doyou need to haul material to job sites? What kindof material are you hauling and how much? Willthe truck have different uses at various times of theyear? How many workers/passengers will the trucknormally carry?Think about the environment in which the vehiclewill be driven and used. Consider how availablefeatures can improve or hinder operator productivity.Spend some time looking at the performanceof the trucks you currently own/use. Talk to yourvehicle operators and maintenance crew to find outwhich trucks and equipment they prefer and why.Step 2: Thoroughly explore technical detailsto achieve your goalsNow that you’ve identified what you want the vehicleto do, it’s time to figure out how to make it happen.If you’ve determined that the truck needs to carrylet’s say, oh, six No. 3 widgets, for example, then thesize and weight of those widgets will impact both thevehicle’s bed size and payload requirements.Questions to ask include: What are your performancerequirements, such as speed with a fullload, braking considerations and fuel economy?What type of truck body and/or special equipmentis needed? Be sure to account for the size of specialequipment to be upfitted to the chassis, the weightof these components, cargo storage needs, componentinstallation requirements and operationalneeds (i.e. power sources for equipment, equipmentaccess, etc.). What payload weight and volume willthe vehicle have to carry? What are the dimensionalrequirements, based on the size and shape of materialsto be transported?For many vehicles, accessory items like generators,hose reels and compressors must also be takeninto account. Your local vehicle equipment distributorcan be a useful resource in this process.Step 3: Factor vehicle operating conditionsand environmentConsider how often the vehicle will be driven inthe city, on the highway/off the highway, and incombination. Will it be used predominantly in levelor hilly terrain? Also evaluate its operational cycle,including desired cycle time and daily hours ofFluke_EB_Feb08.indd 114 • February 2008 • www. mag.com1/16/08 2:26:39 PM

Trucks forthe tradeWorkhorse introduces new walk-in truck lookPhoto courtesy Workhorse Custom ChassisAlot has changed under the skin of the walk-intruck, and it’s also going to look a little different.This face-lift is the latest in a series ofwalk-in changes introduced by Workhorse CustomChassis; the grill of the new nose design clearly identifiesthe walk-in as a cousin of International Truckand Engine Corp. (of which Workhorse is a whollyowned subsidiary).The initial Workhorse model was available onan 86-in. wide body, but now (or imminently) youcan specify a 96-in. wide version. Both models havecargo body lengths from 10 ft to 22 ft, built onthe full range of Workhorse gas and diesel chassisoptions from 9400 lb GVWR to 23,500 lb GVWR.Workhorse uses General Motors 4.8L, 6.0L and8.1L Vortec gas engines and International’s 4.5LMaxxForce 5 V6 diesel power plant.Workhorse launched its heavy-duty W62 truckchassis in March 2007, offering both gas and dieselengine options in the higher 19,500 lb and 23,500lb GVWR range for walk-in trucks. In May 2007,it announced a variety of extended service coverageplans to boost the warranty options available witheach of its chassis models.“The new walk-in capabilities we’ve created,combined with a growing number of Internationaldealers adding Workhorse to their portfolios, bodeswell for the growth of this truck category. Thesetrucks are going to be more accessible and moreuseful to more businesses than ever before,” said JaySandler, Workhorse vice-president. He’s pretty confidentabout this truck: “Once businesses try a walkin,they don’t go back to whatever medium-dutytruck they were using. And, with the recent chassisupgrades we’ve developed to go along with this bodyupgrade, that’s going to be more true than ever”.operation. Other factors to consider include loadingcycle, climate/weather and maintenance. These elementshelp determine the correct selection of engine,transmission and other components.For example, if the vehicle will be used in temperaturesabove 90°F for extended periods, you maywant to upgrade the engine and transmission coolingsystems, select high-temperature-rated tires, andspecify deeply tinted glass in the cab. In a very humidclimate, you may choose to relocate air system tanksor use remote drain systems to facilitate manualdraining, install upgraded air dryers and specifyheated mirrors and windows.Step 4: Review maintenance histories ofexisting vehicles in the fleetLook for common failure patterns to see whetherthere are areas where vehicle specifications mayneed to be upgraded. Typical high-maintenanceareas include suspension systems, front-end/steering,brakes, engines, transmissions, differentials andvehicle frames.Going through this process can also alert you toother potential issues within your operation. If aparticular truck has higher maintenance costs thansimilar vehicles in the fleet, that truck’s driver may beresponsible. A high incidence of repeat repairs withina short period may indicate poor maintenance andrepair procedures.Where to go for additional resourcesNeed some help? A wealth of free information isavailable at www.ntea.com, including a directory ofchassis manufacturers, industry glossary and directory,etc. Another valuable resource is the aforementionedWork Truck Show—the largest eventin North America dedicated to Class 1–8 vocationaltrucks and equipment. The show gives youthe opportunity to make side-by-side comparisonsof truck chassis, bodies, components and accessoriesfrom 500 suppliers.Many of the exhibitors also bring engineering andtechnical staff to the event, so you can get many ofyour questions answered right on the show floor. Afull educational conference offers some 40 technicalsessions on topics such as life-cycle cost analysis,methods for reducing maintenance costs and downtime,vehicle specifications and updates on new chassisfrom leading manufacturers.— With files from Robert (Bob) Johnson,NTEA’s director of fleet relationsNote* The Work Truck Show 2008 is held in conjunctionwith the annual NTEA (National TruckEquipment Association) Convention, February26-28, in Atlanta, Ga. For more information, visitwww.ntea.com.Hubbell_EB_Jan08.indd 112/21/07 10:08:20 AMwww. mag.com • February 2008 • 15

case studyKeeping the lights onwhen power glitches,then switchesAutomatic transfer schemeretrofit ensures reliablepower in Calgary high-risesThe critical use of power in large commercialfacilities makes continuous electric powerextremely important. To provide a more reliableutility supply, the power system often employsredundant utility sources via a transfer scheme thatswitches from a preferred to an alternate source inthe event of a power upset. A continuous powersupply relates to health and safety issues, computerand process loads, and comfort requirementssuch as HVAC and lighting. And there must beassurances that, when a transfer occurs, lightingin important areas—like stairwells—continues toshow people the way out.With the increased demand for electricity combinedwith the aging infrastructure of the electricpower grid, disturbances such as voltage spikes/sags and severe weather conditions continuallyincrease the probability that large buildings willincur the need to transfer between power suppliesat increasing intervals. When the transfer does notoccur within a few seconds or automatically, bothbuilding and tenant operations could be interrupted,quite possibly exposing building owners toextensive liabilities.“Such outages are extremely impactful [because]building tenants usually have to be evacuated forthe duration,” says Roland Davidson, RET, operationsmanager at ARX Engineering (Calgary, Alta.).“In extreme cases, it could be inherently precariousfor building occupants if the emergency powersystems were to fail. With elevators not operating,they must navigate through dark halls and stairwellswithout the help of emergency lighting tovacate the building.”The increased frequency of power transfer schemefailures can be attributed to the age of the equipmentin these large commercial buildings and theuse of archaic technologies that are inadequate fortoday’s power systems requirements. These designsincorporate devices such as electromechanical relaysand pneumatic timers known to have a limited servicelife cycle, which have been supplanted by moreadvanced microprocessor-based devices.Reaching a more reliable solutionSince 1982, ARX (and its predecessor Magna IVEngineering Ltd.) has been providing electricalengineering, equipment maintenance and commissioningservices to the utility, industrial, commercialand institutional sectors. It works with buildingmanagement and external resources to achievehigh-performance building infrastructure management.Maintaining an efficient infrastructure—including electrical power systems—is quite significant,because a typical building’s life cycle cost canbe broken down like this: 30% to construct and70% to manage, operate and maintain.Over the years, ARX has identified and repairedIt’s a Snap!Introducing The Kwikon ® Multi-Link TM Form StubbyThe only product designed for managing tightly grouped ENT stub-downs.Multi-Link Form Stubbies are supplied as a unit of threeand can be interconnected to create a variety of tightlygrouped formations. All sizes of Multi-Link Form Stubbies canbe interconnected end-to-end in a straight line and eachdedicated size connects on a 45º pattern so that ENT caneasily reach each port regardless of the stub down grouping.Unique configuration flexibility45º pattern one or twogroups• Available in 1/2", 3/4" & 1" sizes• Concrete slurry protective film• Faster installation of multiple stub downsFor further information visit www.ipexinc.comTough Products for Tough Environments ®Canada Toll Free: 1-866-473-9462 • www.ipexinc.comIPEX_EB_Feb08.indd 116 • February 2008 • www. mag.com1/10/08 1:35:06 PM

failures to these systems. However, within a one-year period,at least three major facilities in Calgary experienced a failureof the utility source where power was not automaticallyrestored via the alternate source. These events all resulted inbuilding evacuations.“Rather than continue to repair these problematic systems,ARX was determined to design a new, modern protection andcontrol scheme,” explains Davidson. “The goal was a solutionthat would not only improve reliability but also enhance theperformance of the system.”With the backing of Brookfield Property Managementand Oxford Properties, ARX was commissioned to design aretrofit transfer scheme that would improve reliability, meetcurrent utility requirements, provide enhanced protectionfeatures and provide feedback to building operators.After consulting Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc.(SEL), the design undertaken employed a flexible microprocessor-controlledprotective relay that boasts monitoring, protection,communications and automation features.“At one facility, we employed two SEL-351 relays on eachof the main breakers, plus four SEL-551C overcurrent/reclosingrelays on the feeder breakers,” Davidson says. He goes onto explain that the scheme is a 25kV preferred source with ahot alternate. Many of the major office towers in downtownCalgary are serviced by a 25kV network with thepreferred feed in one building being the alternatein an adjacent building, he says. Upon the failureof one of the 25kV feeds, the affected buildings willtransfer automatically to their alternate source. Thelocal utility then restores the buildings back to theiroriginal state after the problem is corrected.YOUR MOST VALUABLE RESOURCEMEET (Mechanical Electrical Electronic Technology) continues to be an important venue for dialogue, discussion anddiscovery. Qualified industry professionals have come to depend on this show to deliver the tools they need to get aheadand stay ahead in today’s competitive marketplace. Exhibitors from across North America count on this show to reach theimportant Maritime market in a very cost-effective and productive way.Year after year this show continues to grow in scope, delivering more exhibitors every time and more visitors with eachpassing event. If you want to reach contractors, developers, engineers, technologists, trades people and governmentofficials who are involved in the industrial, commercial, institutional and residential sectors, the most valuable and costeffectiveresource you have at your disposal is MEET 2008.SHOW HOURSWednesday, May 7 • 10am – 6pmThursday, May 8 • 10am – 5pmVISITORS! Take Advantage of OurSpecial Online DISCOUNTRegister online and save 50% off your admission price.Go to www.MEET2008.ca to register andsave $5.00 (Registration at the door will be $10.00)Visit us online @ WWW.MEET2008.CAComprehensive system featuresTransfer scheme design parameters include a selectablepreferred source, automated and synchronizedtransfer to a second source in case of a power sag orother disturbance, and remote alarm notification tobuilding engineering staff should there be a loss of thestandby (secondary) source. Overcurrent protectionand lockout features are standard functions of therelay and are incorporated into the overall design.Davidson also reports that features of the relayhave really helped with reporting and troubleshooting.“Event reports, communications, load profiling,ease of installation, flexible programmable logicand enhanced protection features have considerablyimproved the reliability of this system for the propertyowners,” he says.With the successful installation of this system atfive facilities within the Calgary marketplace, buildingowners have seen the benefits of the installation;they haven’t experienced any malfunctions and haverenewed confidence in the event of a problem with thealternate supply. An unforeseen benefit is that they arenow made aware when the utility transfers them ontothe alternate source without notification, and whetherthere’s a problem with that alternate source.A new focus on commercial facilitiesA past winner of the BOMA (Building Owners andManagers Association) Service Excellence Award,ARX Engineering has been nominated for theBOMA Innovations Award for the Calgary areabecause of these new automated transfer schemesand related equipment recently installed in severalof the city’s high-rise office buildings.From the outset, ARX Engineering managementrecognized that the complex electrical distributionsystems existing in major commercial facilities wereessentially being ignored by industry. As the marketplacehas become more competitive, proactive buildingowners have challenged ARX to find innovativesolutions to enhance the reliability of the powersupply at these facilities.“Commercial power systems like those found inhigh-rise buildings can now enjoy the same benefitsof high-speed digital protection and control thatelectric utilities have enjoyed for decades,” says ErikNewman, vice-president of sales and customer serviceat SEL. Commercial customers can enjoy thebenefits of safe, reliable and economical power whilegaining additional information about the status ofthe power system—something previously unavailablefrom older technologies.MEET_EB_Jan08.indd 118 • FEBRUARY 2008 • www. mag.com12/10/07 12:56:08 PM

Don’t let this power go to your headEB’s round-up of the latest in drills and driversRYOBI’S 12V COMPACT LI-ION DRILL is suitable for tight spaces onthe jobsite. At only 1.8 lb and a one-hour charge time, the drill features a heavy-duty3/8-in. keyless chuck for quick bit changes and retains its charge after during long periodsof inactivity. For added user benefit, the MagTray magnetic holder keeps screws and bits in oneplace, while the ergonomic handle with overmould enhances user comfort. The drill includes a bit,two batteries, diagnostic one-hour charger and storage bag. As with all Ryobi tools, the 12V compactLi-ion drill comes with a two-year warranty.W h e n I t ’ sMetal Halide,Make SureIt’s VentureMILWAUKEE’S 12V SUB-COMPACT DRIVERdelivers 100-in.-lb in a package weighing just 2 lb, which is enoughto drive 130, 3-in. screws on a single battery charge. With fade-free Li-ion technology, thedriver employs a 1.4Ahr battery to run longer and fits easily in a pocket or tool belt. Additionalfeatures include an LED to illuminate the work, built-in battery fuel gauge and a one-handedchuck. The variable speed trigger provides increased control, especially when working in smallspaces or at awkward angles. The 2401-22 includes a soft carrying case, two batteries, 30-minutecharger and two bits: #2 Phillips and flat. It is backed by Milwaukee’s five-year tool andtwo-year battery warranties.The lightweight RIDGID COMPACT 18V LI-ION DRILL/DRIVER(R86006) features 455 in.-lb of torque with fade-free power, which means it will run justas well at the end of a charge as at the beginning. It provides at least 2000 cycles (recharges)per battery and, with registration in the Ridgid Lifetime Service Agreement, the original owner getsfree parts, service and batteries for the life of the tool. The battery employs an electronic circuit thatprotects it from damage and overheating, and boasts a slide-in battery pack for one-handed load-nlock.The heavy-duty 1/2-in. single-sleeve locking carbide chuck tightens quickly and securely, while theautomatic spindle lock allows you to open and close the chuck with one hand. The high-impact torqueadjustment ring with 24-position clutch provides versatility for any driving task. The tool alsooffers soft overmould gripping areas for enhanced comfort, and non-marring touch points toprotect finished surfaces. It comes with two batteries, a 30-minute charger, bit and a bag.METABO’S BHE 20 IDR ROTARY HAMMER now offers integrateddust reduction (IDR) technology to contain airborne dust particles when drilling inmasonry materials. The IDR works in all positions, though it’s best suited to overheaddrilling applications. When drilling overhead, the IDR feature protects both the tooland user from dust. The tool’s vacuum features a separate motor, allowing the toolto run at full power. The hammer weighs 7.7 lb and features a rated input power of450W. It’s rated up to 3/4-in. diameter holes and offers a maximum impact rate of4900 bpm. The dust reduction filter is easily cleaned with compressed air or rinsingwith water, and all wear parts are field-replaceable without the use of tools.Fields of ApplicationChristmas LightingExterior LightingSolar PanelsAirportsAlternate EnergyCar WashesConstruction SitesCranesElevatorsExhibitions / Trade FairsGreen HousesMunicipal / Public FacilitiesParking LotsShipyardsStadiumsStorage FacilitiesTrain StationsTunnelsYour application....?gesis ®RST connectorsPlug + PlayIndoor / OutdoorType 6P (IP68) ratedThe World Leaderin Metal Halide Technology ®600 Vac, 20 Amp,# 20 - 12 AWGWieland Electric Inc.2889 Brighton RoadOakville, Ontario,Canada, L6H 6C9Tel.: (905) 829-8414Toll free: 1 (800) 943-5263Fax.: (905) 829-8413e-mail: gesis@wieland-electric.cawww.wieland-electric.caWieland_EB_Nov07.indd 110/1/07 2:06:01 PMVentureLighting.comVenture_1_EB_Jan08.indd 1www. mag.com • February 2008 • 1912/21/07 9:51:19 AM

case studyPathfinding via solar-poweredLEDsMunicipality takes agreen step forwardfor park illuminationSeth Warren RoseSwan Lake Park in Liberty, New York, is one of the first public parks in theUnited States to specify solar-powered LED lights for an outdoor-area application.The economic benefits of the lighting solution were obvious to SwanLake Park, but electrical contractors shouldn’t overlook the solar power businessopportunity either. Solar-powered area lighting is a gateway for the electrical businesscommunity to offer a substantial new product to parks, parking facilities andcollege campuses for areas located far from the grid.The rise of solar powerSolar-powered lights, of course, eliminate electricity bills. More than that, various taxcredits may be available from local, provincial and federal agencies. In 2006, the UnitedStates solar energy industry saw record growth as a result of rising energy prices as well asincreased federal funding for local, safe and clean alternatives.The Solar Power 2007 tradeshow, held last September in Long Beach, Calif., saw athree-fold increase in attendees over the previous year, and sold out far in advance withIntroducinga new lineof CAT IVInsulationTesters!Hammond NewsHammond Manufacturing is proud to offer our full-line E5 standardproduct catalog. This 500 page book adds over 1000 new SKU's to ourprevious edition.Sloped Top - Page 76RAL7035 Wallmount - Page 32NEW Megger MIT400 SeriesThe high performance testerperfect for commercial andplant electricians CAT IV 600 V Rated Adjustable Insulation Test Voltages –provides 10 V to 1000 V Exceptional measurement rangefrom 20 G to 200 G Pass/Fail Limit Alarm Automatically performs PolarizationIndex tests True RMS voltage measurement Results storage and wireless Bluetooth TMdownload 3 year warrantyOffices in Montreal, Edmonton, Toronto1-800-297-9688WWW.MEGGER.COMNew products added:• Numerous standard size stainless steel enclosures• Sloped top enclosures - mild and stainless steel• Eclipse wallmount enclosures available in RAL7035• Full line of commercial boxes and splitters• OEM friendly polyester enclosure line - PJU Series• Enhanced climate control offering• Much, much moreCommercial Box - Page 342OEM Polyester - Page 122Contact your Hammond Distributor or visit us online atwww.hammfg.com to get your catalog today.Hammond Manufacturing Co. Ltd394 Edinburgh Road NorthGuelph, Ontario N1H 1E5Tel: (519) 822-2960 or (905) 456-3770Fax: (519) 822-0715sales@hammfg.comwww.hammfg.com20 Megger_EB_May07.indd • February 2008 1 • www. mag.com5/7/07 11:46:01 AM

more than 200 exhibitors. The show, normallytargeting the business community, even attracted3000 members of the general public.According to the Solar Electric Power Associationin Washington, D.C., “In 2007, Solar Power visitorsreported that they plan to spend US$3.9 billion withthe companies that exhibited on the show floor”.Back to the parkThe solar-powered LED lights at Swan Lake weresupplied by SolarOne Solutions of Framingham,Ma. It manufactures solar-powered outdoor lightingsystems in collaboration with decorative fixturemanufacturer, Hadco Lighting. The lighting systemuses solar-powered panels of photovoltaic (PV)cells that convert light energy into electrical energy.What sets these lighting fixtures apart from the rest,however, is SO-Bright—the technology that makesthe fixtures more efficient and reliable, ensuringthat the lights are always on, regardless of cloudy,sunless days or long winter nights.Solar-powered LED lights are part of a solarstreet lighting demonstration project co-fundedby the New York State Energy Research andDevelopment Authority (NYSERDA). The projectis being overseen by Sullivan Renaissance, a beautificationand community development programprincipally funded by the Gerry Foundation. “Inthis rapidly changing world, it is important formunicipal government to try out new forms ofenergy,” says Frank DeMayo, supervisor of theTown of Liberty. “Liberty is proud to be includedin a solar lighting test, which we are confident willwork to the benefit of our taxpayers, our public andthe environment. This is the way of the future.”According to DeMayo, the new lights showcasehow Liberty is not only friendly to the environmentbut friendly to companies that are green themselves.“We’re looking to set a tone as an environmentallyconscious place—to make Liberty a ‘green’ community.We’re going to do the responsible thing.”From Liberty’s point of view, the system waseasy to install and preserves the land by doingaway with the trenching and repaving required forunderground lines. The fixtures themselves have adecorative and contemporary design and, of course,the municipality enjoys bragging rights that comewith installing environmentally friendly lights.Fossil fuel-burning power plants are responsiblefor two-thirds of the sulphur dioxide, a quarter ofthe nitrogen oxide and almost half of the humanproducedcarbon dioxide emissions that createsmog, acid rain and global warming. Solar power,of course, burns no fossil fuels.High-performance solar lightsProper solar lighting design mandates that the systemoperate through the longest night/shortest day.Under these conditions, the needs of the battery arenot always well matched to the power characteristicsof the solar panel. Winter in the northern latitudesis the greatest challenge for solar-powered lighting.SolarOne, however, has developed a light thatmarries effective general illumination with theenergy efficiencies required for applications in geographiesthat receive less sunlight. The SO-BrightMaximum Power Tracking (MPT) lighting controlleris the electronic brain of the lighting system.The technology actually captures more energy fromthe solar panel in winter months while providingadditional run-time through sunless periods.The MPT algorithm essentially joins the powercharacteristics of the two devices, ensuring thatthe maximum amount of energy available fromthe solar panel finds its way into the battery. “Thisadvancement in solar-powered lighting controladdresses charging efficiency when and where ourcustomers need it most,” says Moneer Azzam,SolarOne president.Traditional outdoor HID lighting requires moreenergy than small solar panels can generate, whichis why the solar-powered lighting system at SwanLake Park takes advantage of new advances in lightemitting diodes (LEDs). These lamps contain no mercury, glassor filaments, and produce no infrared or ultraviolet radiation.They have low energy consumption and a long service life.Six solar-powered street lights will be installed at Swan LakePark along the pathway, which is sufficient for lighting the areaat night. According the Hadco Lighting’s photometric report,the average footcandles where the lights are positioned on thewalkway is 0.64. The lumens per fixture are 2400.The community wanted fixtures that would enhance thebeauty of the park, provide safety and be Dark Sky compliant—all of which the LED fixtures neatly achieve. They employ roundstrings of small LEDs, providing an attractive, uniform light.The LEDs themselves are housed inside a Hadco Lighting fixturethat’s a throwback to classic streetlighting of the early 20thCentury. The solar panels add a decorative touch where bannersare often placed on the pole, and offer the clearest possible messagethat Swan Lake Park is going green.DeMayo says he noticed the bright white colour in a test runof the fixtures to light up Swan Lake. “We liked them in termsof the colour. We liked the white light—more halogen looking...it’s very effective.”Hubbell_1_EB_Feb08.indd 1Illuminated pathways attract pedestrians to designated walkways,making it easier to patrol areas at night and reduce accidents.With no underground cabling restraints, lamps can bepositioned with great flexibly. Dark spots can be lit at nightwithout connecting to the electrical grid, creating more usableoutdoor space. LED light levels are infinitely adjustable and thewhite light provides greater visibility without overlighting ortrespassing into the night sky. DeMayo particularly likes thatthe stars are not washed out by the lights: “The lights are verydirectional. There is no light pollution”.With businesses facing $100-a-barrel oil costs coupled withconcerns about the environment, the time is right for solarenergy to come to the forefront. For Swan Lake Park, installingsolar-powered outdoor lighting is as much about the greenbenefit as it is about enhancing safety. For savvy contractors, it’sa new opportunity to generate new business.Seth Warren Rose is the executive writer for the Eneref Group, whichadvances ecologically sensible building products (www.eneref.com).He has over 25 years of experience in marketing green buildingdesign and construction products.1/21/08 11:17:53 AMwww. mag.com • February 2008 • 21

egionalfocusSaskatchewan introducesnew labour legislationSaskatchewan’s government fulfilled a promise, said RobNorris—the minister of advanced education, employment andlabour—to ensure a fair and balanced labour environment thatwill contribute to economic growth and security as he introducedamendments to The Trade Union Act.The amendments include:• requirement of 45% written support for an application ofcertification/decertification;• mandatory secret ballot certification/decertification vote;• permitting the employer to communicate the facts and hisviews with employees;• repealing the three-year limitation on the length of a collectiveagreement;• requirement of the Labour Relations Board to issue a decisionwithin six months following a hearing. If the decisionis not issued in that time, either party can apply to the courtfor an order requiring the board to issue its decision; and• requirement of the board to submit an annual report containingdetails of cases heard, the time between filing of theapplication and the hearing, and the time between the hearingand issuing the decision.The Yukon continues to investin training opportunitiesThe Yukon’s education minister Patrick Rouble said theDepartment of Education will continue its investment inCommunity Training Funds (CTFs)—a targeted approach totraining that helps Yukoners across the territory take advantageof local employment opportunities.“The government sees this kind of investment as integral tosupporting our healthy, thriving community,” he said.CTF continues to provide a variety of training opportunitiesfor Yukoners by supporting various projects in trades andtechnology, literacy and basic employment skills development,as well as heritage and cultural worker development.“Thanks to the funds that Yukon Women in Trades andTechnology (YWITT) have received, the level of programmingwe are able to offer to women interested in the trades is greatlyenriched,” said YWITT program coordinator BettyIrwin, said. “Without money from CTF, we wouldnot be able to offer programs and services such asthe Young Women Exploring Trades Conference.”To learn more, call (867) 667-5727.TTC pleads guilty to failingto protect workersThe Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) pleadedguilty and was fined $165,000 in the Ontario Courtof Justice for failing to protect the health and safetyof workers who were overcome by carbon monoxidegas in a subway tunnel in 2006.Seven workers and their foreman were workingin the early morning hours of February 7, removingMMF (manmade mineral fibre) material. Part oftheir equipment on a flatbed subway car includeda gasoline-powered generator and two gasolinepoweredpower washers.Toronto Fire Service reported carbon monoxidereadings of over 1000 parts per million (ppm) whenit first arrived at the incident location. Readings indicatedthat the workers had been exposed to carbonmonoxide concentrations at least 40 times the currenteight-hour average occupational exposure limit of 25ppm and 10 times the short-term exposure limit of100 ppm. Thankfully, there were no fatalities.A Ministry of Labour investigation found thatthe TTC failed to ensure: that no internal combustionengine was to be operated in a building orother enclosed structure unless the exhaust gasesand fumes from the engine were discharged directlyoutside to a point sufficiently remote to preventthe return of the gases or fumes; that there was anadequate supply of air for combustion and adequatenatural or mechanical ventilation to ensure exhaustgases and fumes would not accumulate.In addition to the fine, the court imposed a 25%victim fine surcharge on the total, which is credited to aprovincial government fund to assist victims of crime.EXPLORE DEMAND RESPONSE: a powerful solution for managing electricity costs, generating extra revenue,and benefiting the environment. It works by creating a new revenue stream for companies who time-shift theirelectricity consumption. Visit the OPA online to learn how participating in Demand Response programs canprovide your company with a significant financial return on existing assets.For details visitwww.everykilowattcounts.com/demandresponseOMOPA, Ontario Power Authority, and Every Kilowatt Counts are each official marks of the Ontario Power Authority.A program offered byAlberta’s new conservationboard opens its doorsThe Alberta Energy Resources Conservation Board(ERCB) officially opened its doors last month withnew leadership and, according to their news release,a more focused mandate to ensure fairness on allsides of energy development in Alberta.The ERCB will act in the best interests ofall Albertans, it says, in overseeing the efficientand effective development of the province’s energyresources, while balancing the need for resourceconservation, public safety, environmental protectionand technical innovation.“We have paved the way for the ERCB to regulateAlberta’s energy sector in a way that people know isbalanced and fair, with an enhanced focus on conservation,”said acting chair Dr. William Tilleman,who will serve in that position until February whenhe passes the reins to Dan McFadyen (who wasappointed in December).The change over to the ERCB will have no effecton previous Alberta Energy and Utilities Board(EUB) operations. Information Services and theformer EUB library will remain in their currentlocations, as will all field centres. Visit ERCB onlineat www.ercb.ca.OPA_EB_Feb08.indd 122 • February 2008 • www. mag.com1/10/08 1:25:57 PM

Counter Intelligence8 ways to get the mostfrom your workforceBy Richard HaddenTake away my factories and I’ll build a new and better factory.But take away my people, and grass will grow on the factory floor.— Andrew CarnegieAndrew Carnegie was no bleeding heart, social humanitariando-gooder, but rather a capitalist with a capital‘C’—a man whose fortune, in today’s dollars, wouldstir envy in the heart of David Thomson. Yet the immigrantindustrialist was simply acknowledging that in hissteel business—just as in the electrical business—peoplemeant profit. And in today’s competitive labour market,your organization’s ability to attract, retain and makeproductive the best talent available has a direct impact onyour ability to grow, make money and sustain a competitiveadvantage.To paraphrase the advertising slogan of CarnationMilk, contented cows give better milk. This means satisfiedemployees give better performances, which results in amore profitable business. In fact, our firm’s research overthe last 15 years shows that intentionally creating a greatplace to work—whatever it means—is one of the bestthings you can do for your bottom line.Look at the financial performance of companies withthe strategy of being an employer of choice—companieslike Winnipeg’s Wellington West Capital, Genentech,Starbucks and Sleep Country Canada—and you’ll findrevenue, growth and profit that far surpass that of competitorsnot known for being great companies to work for.So what does it mean to be a great employer? It’s notas easy as upping compensation or plugging in the latest,most elaborate and costliest employee perks. Instead,today’s best and most profitable employers focus on soundorganizational and leadership practices that get the mostfrom everyone on the payroll—willingly and enthusiastically.Here are eight things you can begin doing rightnow that will have an immediate and long-lasting impacton your company’s ability to succeed through its peoplepractices.1. Hire for fit. Skills, expertise and experience aren’tenough. Identify what it takes for people to be happy,productive and successful in your organization.Articulate those ‘fit’ requirements to all hiring managersand provide incentives for hiring around thosefactors. Use behavioural interviewing techniques toidentify those candidates whose values and attitudesset them up for success in your organization.2. Define your mission in clear and compelling terms.I’m not talking about having the best-worded missionstatement in Canada, but having a clear sense of missionis motivating. Make sure everyone—from yourCEO to your newest hire—knows why your businessexists, and can articulate its most important priorities.Here’s something you can do right now to see howyou’re doing in this department. On a piece of paper,write down what you believe to be your organization’stop three business priorities. Put the paper in yourpocket and go out and ask the first five or six employeesyou happen to see the same question. Comparetheir answers with yours and with each other’s. Shouldthe answers stray too far from one another, you’llknow it’s time to get busy focusing everyone on whatmatters most.3. Invest in training. Your employees want to be confidentin their competence. There are few things morefrustrating than being asked to perform withoutproper preparation. Ask employees what trainingthey need, source the best training available (internallyor from professionals outside) and make surepeople know they’re expected to use what they learn.Whenever anyone completes any kind of training, onthe-jobor otherwise, ask them to write down in onepage or less: a) three things they learned, and b) howthey’ll use the training.4. Get rid of systemic barriers. Everyone’s got them:policies, procedures and rules that get in the way ofyour employees doing their very best work. As the latemanagement guru Peter Drucker observed, “90% ofwhat we call ‘management’ consists of making it difficultfor people to get things done”.Here’s a challenge: today, eliminate or fundamentallychange one utterly stupid practice, policy orprocedure that hampers the flawless execution of yourmission. (If you can’t think of anything, just ask youremployees.)5. Make everyone’s work matter. The minute someoneloses sight of the importance of his work (namely,the customer), he can’t possibly perform at the top ofhis game. And yet, if you’re like most businesses, youhave some good people who, in the regular courseof performing their jobs, never encounter a real livepaying customer.Change that! Create opportunities for everyone onyour payroll to have a “customer connection”. Getyour back office professionals out on the counter fromtime to time. Let technicians go on sales calls. Sendyour HR manager out on an installation.The next three items fall under the category of CARING. I’mnot talking about coddling or pampering your employees,but doing simple things, every day, that let them know youcare. We know that employees reserve their very best workfor the leader who cares about them.6. Listen. Really listen. Don’t just go through themotions. When an employee needs to talk, clear thedecks, quiet your mind and stop multi-tasking!7. Give clear, helpful feedback. One of the most uncaringthings I see business owners and managers do isfail to tell someone their performance isn’t up to standard.Give bone-honest feedback, with sensitivity, andgive people the chance they deserve to improve.8. Be there when the wheels come off. Whetherat work or in our personal lives, we all experiencepain, tragedy and difficult circumstances beyond ourcontrol. Caring leaders show up, in person, to helpemployees through the tough times. Dan Cathy,president of the U.S. restaurant chain Chick-fil-A,told a group of his company’s managers, “When anemployee experiences a personal hardship, and yougo above and beyond for them, you’ll have theirfull attention when you talk about going above andbeyond for our customers”.Keep them content... and keep them!What you’ve heard is true: employees don’t leave companies,they leave managers; those who have failed them in someimportant respect. Leaders who hire well, articulate a clearmission, enable people to do their best work and careabout their employees will both help their companies outperformthe competition and keep the grass from growingon the factory floor.Richard Hadden, co-author of “Contented Cows Give BetterMilk” and the newly released “Contented Cows MOOveFaster”, is a Florida-based author, speaker and consultantwho helps organizations outperform the competition by creatinga great and profitable place to work. Visit him online atContentedCows.com.Proudly Supporting OurDistributor Partnerswww.sylvania.comwww. mag.com • February 2008 • 23

From the Legal DeskOntario Divisional Courtcomplicates trust claimsBy Stephen Tatrallyay, LLBIn a recent decision, the Divisional Court of the OntarioCourt of Justice has ruled that there is no “shifting onus”involved in the proof of breach of trust claims againstowners of corporations.The Ontario Courts had previously interpreted the trustprovisions involving “officers and directors” in section 13 ofthe Construction Lien Act as if they contained a test providingthat, once a corporation was found to have breached the trustprovisions of the CLA, a sole owner or director of that company(or other substantial corporate employee) sued for breachof trust was presumed to know about—and haveacquiesced—in his corporation’s breach of trust,and was therefore liable to the claimant for it(unless such person proved the contrary).The theory behind this approach was that,in the absence of control of the corporation’sbooks, a claimant could never prove what hadhappened to corporate funds, but that a soledirector, having day-to-day control over theaffairs of his company, could be presumed tohave known what was going on with its corporateaffairs and, in particular, its finances.Recently, however, the Divisional Courthanded down a decision in a case called DuncanCeiling and Wall Systems v Vin-Bon Retail SystemsLtd. and Locilento ([2007] 67 CLR[3d] 17, 221OAC 262 [Ont. 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Terminals Cable Ties and Accessories Stainless Steel Systems Raceway Systems Routing Systems Identification Systems Power and Grounding Systems Safety and Facility Solutions... there is nothing in s. 13(1) that refers to a shiftingof onus or a burden on the individual defendant.While there is reference in the section to constructiveknowledge of the conduct of the defendant corporationthat amounts to a breach of trust, there must bea factual finding of actual acquiescence.Depending on how it is interpreted, the decisionwill substantially reduce the chances of successof a trust claim against a director, as well as anyleverage associated with bringing such actionat all. An unpaid claimant would have to putforward evidence on which the judge could basea finding: not only that the director knew aboutthe breach, but approved it. Presumably the purchaseof a Porsche for the director would lead toan inference of approval, but there is no way ofpredicting what else might qualify.The primary criticism of this decision isthat one director will now point the finger atanother, or that all directors will profess ignoranceand blame the bookkeeper, and the sectionwill lose virtually all of its meaning. It also goesagainst the intent of the legislation, as section13(4) of the CLA provides for multi-person liabilityand allows the trial judge to deal with caseswhere liability has been unfairly apportioned.This would, again, place the onus on the directorclaiming unfairness to prove it, removing itfrom the claimant’s hands.The decision is binding only in Ontario,although it will carry considerable weight inother provinces in which the legislation is similar.The manner in which the courts will applythe reasoning in the decision remains open fordebate, but should be closely followed, since itsinterpretation will directly impact on the abilityof claimants to bring such actions and, therefore,the likelihood of using the action as a toolto pressure a settlement.CT-2500 CT-1000 CONTOUR CRIMP ToolsVisit us at www.panduit.com/ct28Contact Customer Service by email: cs-cdn@panduit.comor by phone: 800-777-3300 and reference ad # ct28Stephen Tatrallyay is a prominent Toronto ConstructionLawyer and one of the members of Team Resolution,which provides neutral, third-party expertise and inputaimed at resolving disputes outside of the courtroom(www.teamresolution.ca). A member of EB’s EditorialAdvisory Board, he can be reached at (416) 482-5164 orvia e-mail at statrallyay@rogers.com.Panduit_EB_Feb08.indd 124 • February 2008 • www. mag.com1/17/08 2:07:58 PM

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CODE FILEBY KRIS PASZKOWIAK, P.ENG.Multiple services and service equipmentDepending on a particular facility’s needs, electricalservices—which are usually permanent installationsbut sometimes temporary—come in various forms,sizes and ratings. Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) Section6 covers the installation of low-voltage services, serviceequipment and metering equipment. (For services operatingover 750 V, refer to Section 36, which also supplements/amendsthe applicable general requirements forinstallations operating at voltages below 750.)The code limits the number of electrical services that canbe run to a building for two reasons:• to reduce the risk of shock to those working onelectrical systems supplied from multiple sourcesof power, and• to facilitate easy power disconnectionduring emergencies.To correctly apply CEC Section 6 to service installations,you must understand the definitions for service box, supplyservice, consumer’s service and readily accessible.A service box is an approved service entrance assemblyconsisting of a metal box/cabinet (constructed so that itmay be effectively locked/sealed) with a service switch andfuses/circuit breakers. The switch or circuit breaker maybe manually operated when the box is closed. This is usuallythe main switch or the combination panelboard in aresidential application.Supply service refers to the supply authority’s conductorsthat extend from its mains to a consumer’s service. Thereare two basic types of supply services: overhead conductorsand underground conductors. For a typical residentialunderground service, the demarcation point between whatis owned by the customer and what is owned by the supplyauthority is the point where the supply conductors terminateon the line side of the customer-owned meter base.Consumer’s service is the customer-owned portion of aninstallation from the service box—up to and including thepoint at which the supply authority makes connection.Readily accessible means the service switch can bereached and operated quickly, without someone having toclimb over or remove obstacles, or use a ladder.Rule 6-102, Number of Supply Services Permitted, basicallypermits only one supply service of the same voltageand characteristics to any building from the same system.But there are exceptions. Additional supply services shallbe permitted for: fire pumps or other emergency systems;large industrial establishments and other complex structures;or completely self-contained occupancies that arenot located above one another and have separate entranceswith direct access to ground level. (Examples of complexbuildings include a large shopping mall or a couple ofapartment buildings sharing the same underground parkingarea.)Another exception to Rule 6-102 is an installation wheredifferent voltage and system characteristics are needed,such as a 120/240 V single-phase, three-wire service, and a600/347 V three-phase, four-wire service.Where two or more supply services are installed in a building,all service boxes associated with the various consumers’services must be grouped in one area where practicable.When not grouped together, then a diagram showing thelocation of all service boxes supplying power to the buildingmust be permanently posted on or near each service box.Rule 6-104, Number of Consumer’s Services Permittedin or on a Building, basically permits up to four consumers’services of the same voltage and characteristics toterminate at any one supply service run to any building(unless there’s a special deviation allowed by the inspector).This Rule is typically applied in residential townhousepower distribution—one single supply service from thesupply authority supplies four ganged meter bases supplyingfour separate units.Rule 6-200, Service Equipment, essentially requires eachconsumer’s service to terminate in a single service box.Again, exceptions may be allowed when the service subdivisionis made in an outdoor multiple- or dual-lug meterbaserated at not more than 600A and 150V-to-ground.Arcs, explosions, electrical shocks and fires associatedwith multiple sources of power can cause seriousinjuries—even fatalities—so protect yourself from thesehazards by following CEC’s safety rules. When properlyfollowed, they mitigate the risk of inadvertent contactwith energized conductors.Kris Paszkowiak, P.Eng., has taken his many years of experience—most of those with Ontario Hydro and the Electrical SafetyAuthority—and launched CodeSafety Associates, a new consultingfirm serving the needs of the electrical industry. He holds aMaster Electrician licence and has served numerous organizationsover the years, including the Canadian Advisory Councilon Electrical Safety, Committee on CEC Part I and UL ElectricalCouncil. Contact CodeSafety Associates at (905) 599-2702 ore-mail kris.paszkowiak@gmail.com.Questions and answerscompiled by the ElectricalSafety AuthorityTackle theCode Conundrum...if you dareSo, you think you know the electrical code, eh? Well, we’ll soonfind out if you’re an electrical code junkie or downright codeclueless.Take a look at the following questions and check youranswers in March’s Electrical Business.How did you do?3 of 3 – Not only are you smart, you love to show off.1 of 3 – Your understanding of these questions is not up to code.2 of 3 – You’re pretty smart, but you still missed one.0 of 3 – Did you come up with your answers by playing Eenie,Meenie, Minie, Moe?Question 1Rigid steel conduit of a minimum nominalsize of 53 (2) trade size shall be permittedto be used as a consumer’s service mast.a) True b) FalseQuestion 2Electrical metallic tubing (EMT) ispermitted as a wiring method in Class III,Div 1 locations.a) True b) FalseQuestion 3A heating cable set is permitted to beinstalled for freeze protection in a pipecontaining sewage solids.a) True b) FalseAnswersto Code ConundrumElectrical Business January 2008▼▼▼Q-1: Voltage applied to piping for pipeline resistance heating shallnot exceed 120V, and the supply shall be from an auto-transformer.b) False, Rule 62-402(a). Voltage applied to the piping shallnot exceed 30V, and the supply shall be from an isolating-typetransformer.Q-2: A garage that is part of a bulk storage plant—in which tankvehicles are stored or repaired—shall be considered to be a ClassI, Zone 2 location up to ___ mm above floor or grade level (unlessconditions warrant more severe classification or a greater extent ofthe hazardous area).d) 450 mm, Rule 20-302(6). Garages in which tank vehiclesare stored or repaired shall be considered Class I, Zone 2 locationsup to 450 mm above floor or grade level (unless conditions warrantmore severe classification or a greater extent of the hazardous area).Q-3: Tap connection conductors for a field-wired recessed luminaireshall be installed in a raceway extending at least 300 mm, but notmore than 2 m, from the luminaire and terminated in an outlet box.b) False, Rule 30-910(3). Tap connection conductors shall beinstalled in a raceway extending at least 450 mm (but not more than2 m) from the luminaire and terminated in an outlet box conformingto Subrule (4). CSA_code_EB_Feb08.indd 130 • FEBRUARY 2008 • www. mag.com1/23/08 9:07:41 AM

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