In this Trade Spotlight we will be checking in on the Electrical trade. Electricians perform their work across multiple sectors, including: industrial, commercial and residential. This post will focus on the Industrial Electrical Trade. Continue reading Trades Spotlight: Electrician (Industrial)
Today is National Tradesmen Day. I’ve been a little behind on my posts and I figured this was one that I should write to get back at it. National Tradesmen Day is a day (despite it’s name) to celebrate tradesman and women. It’s that day that us tradespeople should get an extra little pat on the back for all that we do. However, in reality it’s just another day, not many people, even tradespeople, really know what it is or that it even exists. I want to take a moment and thank each and every tradesperson for everything you do. … Continue reading National Tradesmen day 2015
Today I was working from a boom lift and it got me thinking about working at heights. Using a boom lift is convenient and for those that use them often or have been using them for some time they can be pretty straight forward. However, they can also be extremely dangerous, as can many tasks performed at heights. With that being said, lets look at some of the dangers and how to avoid them. When using any type of work platform, whether it is a boom lift, scissor lift, forklift and cage, scaffolding; the key is evaluating your work area … Continue reading The Dangers of Working From Heights
Today, we will be looking at the SOG powerlock series multi-tool, in specific the EOD 2.0 with scissors. The powerlocks come in a variety of configurations and either black oxide or satin. I personally own one of these and carry … Continue reading Tool Spotlight: SOG POWERLOCK EOD 2.0 SCISSORS B61
Halifax based Irving Shipbuilding is planning to hold a job fair in Fort McMurray on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. According to the Irving site they are “Located on the east coast of Canada, Irving Shipbuilding Inc. (ISI) provides world-class shipbuilding and repair, drill rig construction and conversion, offshore fabrication, industrial manufacturing, engineering, supply chain management and quality and technical services.” Irving secured a $25 billion contract with the federal government to build new combat vessels and Arctic offshore patrol ship. With this influx of work Irving will require upwards of 200 tradespeople, including, welders, pipefitters, iron workers and fabricators. Irving will be … Continue reading Irving Shipbuilding job fair in Fort McMurray
In today’s Trade Spotlight we will be checking in on the industrial mechanic (millwright) trade. These men and women perform their work on industrial equipment and machinery; working on everything from conveyors, pumps and dust control systems, to hydraulic and … Continue reading Trade Spotlight: Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
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In my first Tool Spotlight post I’ll be talking about the Proto® Antivibe® Ball Pein Hammer. In my industry test I used the 16 ounce hammer. The Grip The first thing I noticed is the comfortable grip this hammer has to offer. It fits … Continue reading Tool Spotlight: PROTO® ANTIVIBE® Steel Ball Pein Hammers
With the introduction of the new RSE designation for certified Red Seal tradespersons, there’s finally beginning to be some recognition of tradespeople as professionals. Being a trades person takes hard work and dedication. Trades are not just a backup plan, trades are an important part of society and the economy. Without tradespeople who is going to build your houses, repair your cars, fix the equipment that’s used to make the product in our everyday lives? There is more to trades than meets the eye. The RSE will help those in the trades and those that hire the tradespeople. Sure RSE … Continue reading Red Seal Endorsment (RSE)
I’ve been following the Skills Summit on Twitter. There has been a lot of great conversations and presentations from what I’ve seen. There have been a number of tweets that have made some really valid points. I’ve been retweeting and responding to some of the tweets as well as putting out some of my own. Follow the hashtag #Skillssummit14. This summit got me thinking about the way the trades are evolving and how discussions are occurring. With social media all around us, you’d think that getting quality conversations on twitter or Facebook would be easy. However, that just doesn’t seem … Continue reading Skills Summit June 2014 in Toronto, Canada.
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