Electrical Industry Canada: Arc Flash, Shock Hazard, & Fire Safety - 10

Allan Bozek Talks Hazardous Locations, Two System Classification,
& Developing Comprehensive Online Learning Tools
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EngWorks was formed in 2004 as an electrical engineering and consulting firm
by Allan Bozek, " Aſter a short time we realized there was a niche in hazardous
locations, in particular in hazardous area classification design requirements for
various facilities. And also helping people understand just how the Canadian
Electrical Code applies to hazardous locations. "
Given the complexity of hazardous locations, Bozek saw a need for education
while working in the field and began developing training courses.
" Initially I was supporting other companies with hazardous locations design, it
became quite clear that if you're answering the same questions over and over,
there's a lack of knowledge in the area and that we need to increase the
industry knowledge, " Bozek said, which is why they began offering training
services.
They offer instructor led courses as well as open registration, with 12 courses
and are now offering online courses.
" We always had the idea of taking these courses online on the back burner.
The trouble was finding a good platform to do it. Prior to 2020 there wasn't a
platform we felt was a good way of delivering the courses, but that all
changed. "
The pandemic provided emphasis on virtual learning and EngWorks saw
avenue to improve their courses and offer them to a wider audience. The
in-person format limits them to a certain geographic area, " when you start
adding travel costs and all the additional time required to do a course in
Ontario or Newfoundland, it almost prices you right out of the market. "
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