Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC) bulletins are published by the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA);
they provide updates on regulatory requirements, additional interpretation on specific Code Rules, and
direction to industry on timely issues. As an electrical professional working in the province of Ontario,
it is your responsibility to be aware of the content contained in these bulletins as…
Hoists for the transfer of disabled persons — Requirements and test methods
1 Scope
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This Standard applies to hoists and body-support units (assistive devices) used to transfer, typically by
suspending from above, disabled persons between beds, chairs, stretchers, bathtubs, or other similar
resting places or standing positions. For example, this Standard applies to hoists and body-support units
often referred to as…
Lève-personnes pour transférer des personnes handicapées — Exigences et méthodes d'essai
1 Domaine d'application
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Cette norme s’applique aux lève-personnes et aux éléments de soutien destinés au transfert de
personnes handicapées; typiquement entre un lit, un fauteuil, une civière, une baignoire, ou autre ou à
les aider à se lever. Ainsi, cette norme s’applique aux lève-personnes et aux éléments de soutien
souvent appelés…
Solid biofuels — Determination of moisture content — Oven dry method — Part 2: Total moisture — Simp...
This part of ISO 18134 describes the method of determining the total moisture content of a test sample
of solid biofuels by drying in an oven and may be used when the highest precision is not needed, e.g. for
routine production control on site. The method described in this International Standard is applicable to
all solid biofuels. The moisture content of solid biofuels (as received) is always…
Gaz naturel liquéfié (GNL) : production, stockage et manutention
1.1
Cette norme s’applique à :
a) la conception ;
b) la localisation ;
c) la construction ;
d) l’exploitation ; et
e) l’entretien
des installations qui servent à la liquéfaction du gaz naturel, au stockage, à la regazéification, au
transfert, à la manutention et au transport par camions-citernes du GNL. Elle contient également des
exigences visant la formation du personnel.
1.2
En ce qui a trait…
Requirements for safety-related structures for nuclear power plants
1.1
This Standard specifies requirements for the material, analysis and design, construction, fabrication,
inspection, examination, and aging management of safety-related structures for nuclear power plants.
Safety-related structures covered in this Standard are
a) structures that support, house, or protect nuclear safety systems;
b) components of structures that are required for the safe…
Elastomeric composite hose and hose couplings for conducting propane and natural gas
1.1
This Standard applies to newly produced Type I, Type II, and Type III hose used for the transfer or
conducting of propane and natural gas.
1.2
The hose and hose assemblies covered in this Standard are capable of operation at temperatures
between -40°F (-40 °C) and 140°F (60 °C).
1.3
Type I hose refers to hose with a maximum operating pressure of 350 psig (2.4 MPa) and a minimum
burst…
Automatic electrical controls — Part 1: General requirementsDispositifs de commande électrique autom...
1.1 Scope
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The object of this Part 1 Standard is to specify general electrical safety requirements for certain
products.
The requirements of this Standard apply to a specific end-use product when it is explicitly referred to by
that product standard. Each individual product standard may supplement, modify, or omit a general rule
in the Part 1 Standard…
1.1
This Standard applies to manual lever operated gas shut-off valves, sizes NPS ¼ inch to 8 inch, of metallic construction with welded, or flanged, or threaded ends other than pressure lubricated designs for use with natural gas, manufactured gas, and liquefied petroleum gases (distributed as vapour with or without the admixture of air), or mixtures thereof that are suitable for use between…
Periodic inspection of CANDU nuclear power plant balance of plant systems and components
1.1
This Standard defines requirements for the periodic inspection of balance of plant pressure retaining
systems, components, and supports that form part of a CANDU nuclear power plant using a risk
informed in-service inspection (RI-ISI) methodology. Periodic inspection (see Annex A for additional
guidance) is considered to include the fluid boundary portions of balance of plant systems,…