September 24, 2024
11:00 AM ET / 10:00 AM CT / 8:00 AM PT / 4:00 PM GMT
Duration: 1 hour
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Summary
This webinar will delve into new, advanced approaches to verifying the absence of voltage, a vital procedure that effectively eliminates the risk of incidental contact with live conductors. The session will also spotlight UL 943C compliant products, which are designed to protect against electric shock, thereby providing an additional layer of security. Furthermore, we will examine key guidelines from CSA and NEC, which are instrumental in ensuring that, even in the event of a fault, the metal frames and enclosures of equipment remain safe to touch. This comprehensive approach not only minimizes the risk of electrical accidents but also enhances overall workplace safety, making it a must-attend event for professionals committed to maintaining high safety standards in their operations.
Speakers
Sergio Panetta
Vice President of Engineering
I-Gard Corporation
Sergio Panetta is the VP of Engineering at I-Gard Corporation. Sergio is a graduate of McMaster University (BEng ’83, MEng ’97) with over 3 decades of electrical engineering experience in switchgear design, commissioning and troubleshooting, and power system protection and Power system grounding. He continues to actively increase awareness on Electrical Safety on a global front. Sergio is a senior member of the IEEE, member of the IET, and has been awarded Consulting Engineering status with the PEO professional body.
Sergio is a member of several industry working groups such as the working group chair of 3003 (Grounding and Bonding which addresses standards like, 3003.1, 3003.2) Chair of C57.32a, Representing Canada for TC14, and, TC 64 for IEC Committees. Active member of P1584, P1814. Sergio is actively dealing with electrical safety and best practices including CSA, IEEE, IEC, and UL, Sergio is the author and owner of several US Patents related to electrical safety.
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