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R5 LMAG-CTS CTCN April 20, 2022 Meeting – Product Safety Requirements in the US

R5 LMAG-CTS CTCN April 20, 2022 Meeting – Product Safety Requirements in the US 303 404 ieeeeduweek

Product Safety Requirements in the US – Charles Goertz

To understand how the product safety requirements were developed in the United States, the history of the safety agencies will be reviewed. Next, the regulations for work place safety will be explained. This will examine the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) that formed the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The development of the National Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTL) will be covered. The different test marks that are used in the North America will be discussed. How the National Electric Code works with the requirements of OSHA and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) will be shown. The place of standards in the working of safety agencies will be discussed.

 

    

Introduction to the Canadian Electrical Code

Introduction to the Canadian Electrical Code 150 150 ieeeeduweek

IEEE presents an introduction to the Canadian Electric Code for students! Ever wondered about the standards regulating building wiring? The CEC is vital to many areas of electrical engineering and employers look for students and graduates who have experience with it. Come and learn the basics of the CEC and why it is important to engineers and to your career! We will cover an introduction to the sections of the code, look at practical examples and more!