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April 2006 In This Issue... - Spring-cleaning Tips SPRING CLEANING TIPS Some tips for cleaning up Adapted from material provided by EGS Electrical Group (2006) Creating a Material Declaration Standard Legal requirements and market demands oblige industry to track and disclose specific information about the material composition of its products. Having rules to promote environmental awareness for those who design electrical and electronic equipment makes sense, so a Material Declaration may well be the answer: one rule for all works out to be cheaper and safer. Consistency is the key word and products approved under this standard reassure manufacturers that their products will conform to regulations about the environment. It would also help industry demonstrate it is being diligent and law-abiding and, most importantly, exhibiting a responsible attitude toward the environment. The sticking point, however, is figuring out what to include in such a declaration. For example, should it cover end-of-life procedures? Manufacturers need to obtain composition data, usually presented in the form of a questionnaire. The team working on IEC's Material Declaration plans to develop a single international passport for environmentally conscious design in products and sub-parts, making it the first International Standard for the declaration of materials for the electrical and electronics industries. More specifically, it is expected to give minimum requirements on what needs to be included, as well as criteria explaining which materials and substances must be disclosed. Besides listing the 'what', the standard would also outline the 'how' by establishing consistent electronic data exchange formats to help with information exchange along the entire global supply chain. Beyond satisfying legal and regulatory requirements, it is hoped that adherence to the Material Declaration will help stimulate improvements in product design and respond to enquiries from customers, product recyclers and other stakeholders. Fluke adds Learning Module on Thermography The Fluke Education Partnership Program combines educational materials and application information with product discounts. Modules available include: - Thermography Entire modules or individual components can be selected from the Educators Portal 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or ordered on CD. Educators from accredited schools and apprenticeship programs who enroll in the program receive 25% off list price on Fluke tools for use in the classroom and labs. Educators may also order products for students. Orders may be placed through an authorized Fluke distributor using order forms posted on the Fluke Educator's website. Educators, click here to sign up.
COMING EVENTS Canadian Electrical Code Essentials Arc Flash: Measures for Prevention and Control CEC Bonding and Grounding Workshop EMI: Electrical Disturbances Workshop Fundamentals of Commercial and Industrial Lighting Project Management Course Truck World
Leadership Skills for the Wholesale Branch Manager Annual Meeting Creating Market Value (Craig Zawada) All-Industry Dinner Static Grounding Training Hospitality Lighting Electrical Industry Conference 2006 CEC/2005 NEC (A Comparison of Requirements) Retail Lighting MEET (Mechanical Electrical Electronic Technology) 2006
Computer Estimating Course Safety Principles Course Canadian Skills Competition Annual Golf Tournament & General Meetings Lightfair 2006
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ELECTRICAL BUSINESS, MAY 2006 Don't forget to register for MEET 2006 in Moncton May 3-4. Discounted online registration is available. And while you're at the show, be sure to stop by booth 159A and visit Electrical Business (right next to EFC's booth).
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