CSA Z462-2021 Standard This blog is a continuation of the one published in 2020 on the probable changes of the CSA Z462 standard in 2021, related to the changes of the American standard NFPA 70E 2021. Following the release of the new version of the CSA Z462-21...
Likely Changes Coming to CSA Z462:21 Based on NFPA 70E The 2021 version of standard CSA Z462 will be released in the coming months. Since it makes changes based on the American standard NFPA 70E, we analyzed the latter, which just released its new revision, to predict...
CNESST Investigation Report of Fatal Electrical Accidents in 2018-2019 Even now in 2020, there are too many accidents caused by electric shocks in Quebec. This situation is due to several factors: whether because of lack of knowledge and understanding, lack of...
Analysis of electric shock which could have been avoided According to Tucker and Keefe (2019) of the University of Regina, the annual percentage of non-fatal accidents in Quebec between 2010 and 2017 remained relatively constant (slightly less than 2%). The rate of...
Aftermath of arc flash hazard Arc flash hazards can result from many factors, such as improper work procedures, dropped tools, accidental contact with electrical systems, build-up of dust and corrosion. It’s known that arc flash could: Release a very high amount of...
Z463-18: Maintenance of electrical systems The CSA Z463 went from a guideline on maintenance of electrical systems to a standard on maintenance of electrical systems in 2018. The purpose of this standard is to facilitate the reliable and cost-effective performance of...
