Overview

This presentation provides a general update to the new 2019 edition of CSA W117.2, Canada’s national standard concerning the health and safety of welding personnel. One focus will be on updated requirements for electrical hazard reduction in arc welding put in-place in response to a concerning cluster of fatal electrocutions and serious electrical shock injuries in Canadian welders over recent years. Other updates will focus on new the requirements for PPE, footwear, and respiratory protection, etc.

Presented by Jim Galloway, Coordinator of Welding Programs, Conestoga College

Presentations

A Novel metric for Quantifying fluidity in welding wires

Methodology to improve fluidity of welding wires

Advancements in Weld-Brazing Technology for Joining Lightweight Alloys in the Automotive Industry

Innovative Weld-Brazing Techniques for Enhanced Joint Performance in Lightweight Automotive Alloys.

An Introduction to Nuclear Power Construction Codes and Standards

The audience will receive an overview of nuclear power generation technologies, nuclear construction Codes and standards, and a few case studies related to entering the industry.

CSA Structural Design and Welding Requirements

Ensuring Structural Integrity and Public Safety Through CSA Weld Design Standards, CWB Certification, and Risk Mitigation in Canadian Construction Projects.