Watt's the Word - An Electrical Industry Podcast
Zack Hartle & Jason Cox
Watt's the Word is a show linking the electrical industry through relevant conversations. We are speaking with real people to hear about the opportunities that the industry has given to them while they share what makes them passionate about the future of the trade. The electrical industry is a vast one, our goal is to learn from each other! This show is for anyone and everyone involved in the electrical trade or industry. Let's get the word out about how great the industry can be and learn something along the way. Hosted by Zack Hartle and Jason Cox with new episodes coming out every month (or more).
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Bare Wire and Beyond w/ Brandon Cooper
Watt's the Word - An Electrical Industry Podcast
03/05/24 • 42 min
Brandon Cooper joins Watt's the Word to talk all about recycling. Copper, aluminum, steel, and so much more.
We discuss the reality of copper thefts and tips to prevent it, along with the legal requirements for recyclers to help curb theft.
Learn more at barewirerecycling.ca and sign up for their app today to earn tons of extra benefits!
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From Pizza Boxes to Code Books with David Myers
Watt's the Word - An Electrical Industry Podcast
07/12/21 • 40 min
Join electricians Zack Hartle and Jason Cox on the inaugural episode of Watt's the Word Podcast. They will be joined by electrical code Instructor David Myers. He will talk about his journey in the trade, opportunities it has provided him, and finally share the significant changes in the electrical code.
The 25th edition of the Canadian Electrical Code was published January 2021 and (in Alberta) will come into effect February 2022.
Leave us a review or comment to let us know if you like this episode and to leave suggestions for future episodes.
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What's New in the Code
Watt's the Word - An Electrical Industry Podcast
02/14/22 • 20 min
With the 2021 Canadian Electrical Code (25th Edition) now in effect (in Alberta), we thought this was a great time to re-visit our first episode of the show. We are chatting with David Myers about some of the biggest changes coming to the new edition, plus discuss the logistics and importance of taking a code updating course.
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Navigating COVID-19 with Neil Moffatt
Watt's the Word - An Electrical Industry Podcast
11/01/21 • 40 min
Neil Moffat of Canem Systems Ltd. shares with us how they navigated the COVID-19 pandemic safely and effectively. From service vans with one person to sites with over 1000, we explore how COVID has affected and changed the daily operations of an electrical contracting company. This was all possible through planning of logistics and effective communication with the field staff.
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Electrical Injury Day of Recognition - October 6th
Watt's the Word - An Electrical Industry Podcast
10/05/22 • 13 min
Join us for a special episode of Watt's the Word in honour of the first Electrical Injury Day of Recognition. This marks an important day for everyone in the industry to take a moment to reflect on electrical injury and the effect it can have on our lives.
Visit these links for more information:
ELECTRICAL INJURY DAY OF RECOGNITION - CECA
Episode No. 3 with John Knoll
Episode No. 14 with Terry Becker
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Do you have what it takes? The IDEAL National Championship
Watt's the Word - An Electrical Industry Podcast
09/12/22 • 39 min
The IDEAL National Championship is a chance for Electricians from all over to go head-to-head to take home major bragging rights and win over $600,000 in cash and prizes.
On this episode we are joined by Grahame Brown of IDEAL Industries and Paul Hannania former competitor and owner of Panel Upgrade Experts.
Grahame discusses the scope and importance of this event, while giving us an inside look at what makes IDEAL Industries such a titan of the industry when it comes to electrical tools.
Paul digs into what it was like to compete at the National Competition in Florida providing that inside perspective on what it takes to win it all!
Check out IDEAL Industries website to find out more info and a qualifying event near you!
https://www.idealind.com/us/en/nationals-home-page/event-locator.html
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Electrical Shock and Arc Flash with Terry Becker
Watt's the Word - An Electrical Industry Podcast
05/09/22 • 55 min
This months episode covers the extreme hazard of electrical shock and arc flash. We are joined by Terry Becker of TW Becker Electrical Safety Consulting.
Find more info on LinkedIn or by visiting twbesc.ca
As promised, here is a list of acronyms used this episode:
- NFPA 70E - (USA) National fire protection association (NFPA) 70E document covers procedures and requirements to limit and avoid shock, electrocution, arc flash/blast workplace incidents
- CSA Z462 - Canadian Safety Association Standard Z462 provides workplace requirements to protect workers from the possible dangers associated with live electrical work tasks.
- MOU - memorandum of understanding
- OH&S - Occupational Health and Safety (Canada)
- TSBC - Technical Safety BC (British Columbia, Canada)
- TWBESC - TW Becker Electrical Safety Consulting Ltd.
Please consult with official organizations for legal descriptions of the content listed above.
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Solutions, Partnerships, and Wholesalers with Cindy Cameron
Watt's the Word - An Electrical Industry Podcast
04/12/22 • 46 min
We are joined by Cindy Cameron from Gescan discussing the valuable partnerships between electrical contractors and electrical wholesalers.
We discuss the importance of relationships with your wholesaler and dive into some of the current supply chain issues.
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CAREERS: with Dan Olesen
Watt's the Word - An Electrical Industry Podcast
03/14/22 • 61 min
We are joined by Dan Olesen, Senior Program Coordinator with CAREERS (previously CAREERS: the next generation).
Dan has a passion for helping young people enter the trades as a viable career option after High School. We discuss the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP), how the stigma of the trades is changing, services offered by CAREERS, and dig into why this is so important.
Find out more about the RAP or CAREERS by visiting: Careers The Next Generation - Careers The Next Generation (careersnextgen.ca)
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Meet Your Co-host: Jason Cox
Watt's the Word - An Electrical Industry Podcast
09/27/21 • 37 min
This week instead of having a guest in the show we decided to dig a little deeper into your co-host Jason Cox.
Listen as Zack Hartle asks about his entry into the trade, dual-ticket, education, and career as an Electrical Trades Instructor.
Plus hear some inside looks at how the podcast started, how it's going, and our vision for the future.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Watt's the Word - An Electrical Industry Podcast have?
Watt's the Word - An Electrical Industry Podcast currently has 24 episodes available.
What topics does Watt's the Word - An Electrical Industry Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Canada, Trade, Podcasts, Education, Business, Canadian and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on Watt's the Word - An Electrical Industry Podcast?
The episode title 'Do you have what it takes? The IDEAL National Championship' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Watt's the Word - An Electrical Industry Podcast?
The average episode length on Watt's the Word - An Electrical Industry Podcast is 41 minutes.
How often are episodes of Watt's the Word - An Electrical Industry Podcast released?
Episodes of Watt's the Word - An Electrical Industry Podcast are typically released every 27 days, 12 hours.
When was the first episode of Watt's the Word - An Electrical Industry Podcast?
The first episode of Watt's the Word - An Electrical Industry Podcast was released on Jul 12, 2021.
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