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Maintenance at TMMC Plants with a Focus on the Environment
GUEST: Scott MacKenzie TOPIC: Maintenance at TMMC Plants…
Maintenance at TMMC Plants with a Focus on the Environment
GUEST: Scott MacKenzie TOPIC: Maintenance at TMMC Plants…
NATO to set up new space centre amid China, Russia concerns
Part of the alliance’s efforts to keep ahead in a fast moving and hi-tech sector, particularly amid concern about aggressive behaviour in space.
Uncertain future of refinery raises spectre of propane shortages in NL
Irving Oil has abandoned its planned purchase of the plant from its New York owners.
Safetyscope provides new field support for Hydro One workers
Will provide the utility with confined space attendant and rescue training with consulting services.
E2Metrix technology gets $4.5M boost from Natural Resources Canada
Ecothor will help clean out contaminants and solids, recycle mining wastewater.
ATS reorganizes its transportation business to mitigate COVID-19 impact
Includes the closure of facilities along with workforce reductions, primarily in Europe and Asia.
Gradual return to work at Montreal port after truce with employer
Labour action that left thousands of containers untouched on the docks on hold.
SYSPRO 8 enhanced to improve production
New ERP capabilities power productivity.
Putting process optimization on the fast track
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Controller for demanding imaging
Handles many camera interface standards.
Automate the loading dock to keep aging employees on the job and safe
Push-bottom, ergonomic equipment eases the physical effort.
Trans Mountain says pipeline has restarted after spill in Abbotsford, BC
Cause of the spill related to a fitting on a one-inch, or 2.5-centimetre, piece of pipe.
Ammonia leak: Lessons learned from Carnature incident
Technical Safety BC maps out how and why it occurred.
Canfor curtailing production for four weeks, closing a mill in BC
Pandemic and other local factors blamed for both actions by the forest products company.
Second death at Cargill: calls for shutdown and worker input
OHS report says workers weren’t included in an internal review of circumstances leading to over 950 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
How to manage your cash flow during COVID-19
It’s an ongoing exercise: monitor regularly, forecast, reforecast and update frequently.
Engaging Your Employees in a Safety Culture
TOPIC: Engaging Your Employees in a Safety Culture.…
Engaging Your Employees in a Safety Culture
TOPIC: Engaging Your Employees in a Safety Culture.…
COVID-19 webinar tackles manufacturing concerns
The most important “to dos” plus policies and procedures are covered by two industry leaders.
Pembina Pipeline cuts capital spending plan by up to $1.1B
Anticipating a revised 2020 capital budget of between $1.2 billion and $1.4 billion.
Northern Pulp focuses on mill cleanup before ‘indefinite’ Jan. 31 shutdown
Parent company is discussing the mill’s “hibernation plan” with the Nova Scotia government, after committing to stay in the province for the long term.
Some businesses thrived, many lagged during pandemic in 2020
Here are the lists of winners and losers
Glencore to close Brunswick lead smelter, 420 jobs lost
Losing money since the 2013 closure of the nearby Brunswick Mine, which produced zinc and lead.
Molson Coors Brewing cutting 400 to 500 jobs and restructuring operations
Montreal-based brewer will also close its Denver office and designate Chicago as its North American operational headquarters.
Ready to work: Prepare for young recruits
Ensure comprehensive orientation and training are in place.
Let there be light: New devices to make docks safer
Updated products incorporate sensors, LED lights, alarms and interlocking controls.
Riding the white water: Kayaking and leadership lessons learned
How the sport parallels manufacturing and leadership.
Leading young people into skilled trades is paying off
…but more work is needed to curb shortage.
Protect employees from workplace violence and harassment
Create a written policy that provides a protocol for reporting incidents.
Track and manage inventory
Do it in real-time using barcode software.
Panic button for lone workers
Emergency Alerts app from ZelloWorks.
