VOC Regulations
Last Updated on Thursday, 24 December 2009 19:59
Written by Lindsay Gates
Wednesday, 23 December 2009 18:55
Will you be affected by VOC Regulations?
Collision Repair Association of Nova Scotia (CRANS) has been working to bring together Environment Canada, Department of Labour and Workforce Development all working through the Nova Scotia Community College.
Though the assistance of the Automotive Trades Association we are forwarding the attached flyer. It is pertaining to upcoming important information sessions being held across the province. The sessions will inform industry on recent changes to federal regulations for automotive paints and coatings, provincial certification and apprenticeship training for the collision industry and how these will apply to the NS Occupational Health & Safety Act and regulations. Please share this information with your colleagues and customers note that the email address on the flyer is currently not yet working. Should you require further information, please reply, and we will forward it on your behalf through the appropriate channels. Compliments of the Season, Nikki Barnett Office Manager Automotive Trades Association 20 Orion Court, Dartmouth NS B2Y 4W6Tel: 902-466-7516Fx: 902-465-5734Toll Free: 1-877-860-3805
Do you manufacture or sell automotive paint?
Do you own or work in a collision repair shop?
Are you interested in learning about the latest government regulations and
standards that will impact the collision repair industry in Nova Scotia?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to be aware of this:
In January and February 2010, Environment Canada and the Nova Scotia Department of Labour
and Workforce Development will be delivering joint information sessions on the latest federal
and provincial regulations and standards applicable to the collision repair industry. If you are a
manufacturer, jobber, shop owner, automotive painter, automotive body technician or industry
representative, you need to attend to ensure you have access to the best and most accurate
information about new regulations, industry certification requirements, and training opportunities
to ensure your business can best position itself to move into the future of this industry.
Topics to be discussed will include:
• Recent federal regulations for automotive paints and coatings
• Certification and apprenticeship training for the collision repair industry
• Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations
Information sessions will be held at local campuses of the Nova Scotia Community College
(NSCC) on the following dates:
Jan. 19th Dartmouth, Akerley Campus, 21 Woodlawn Rd, Lecture Room 6-8pm
Jan. 21st Bridgewater, Lunenburg Campus, 75 High St., Room B103 6-8pm
Jan. 26th Yarmouth, Burridge Campus, 372 Pleasant St., Room C181 6-8pm
Jan. 28th Kentville, Kingstec Campus, 236 Belcher St., Theatre B (A108) 6-8pm
Feb. 9th Springhill, Cumberland Campus, 1 Main St., Lecture Room 229 6-8pm
Feb. 11th Truro, Truro Campus, 26 Arthur St., Forrester Hall, Room 224 6-8pm
Feb. 16th Port Hawkesbury, Strait Area Campus, 226 Reeves St., Room 208 6-8pm
Feb. 17th Sydney, Marconi Campus, 1240 Grand Lake Rd, Room 101B 6-8pm
Sessions are free of charge. To register, please send an e-mail with your name, contact
information and preferred location to
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or fax your
preferences to 902-426-3897, attention: Dorothy Graham (Phone 902-426-6141).
Space is limited, so don’t delay! Take advantage of this great opportunity to learn what you need
to know to remain at the cutting edge of your industry!
