Important Dates: World of Concrete: Jan. 24-27, 2012 2011-2014 CFLRA Board of Directors The CFLRA is pleased to announce the election of its 2011-2014 Board of Directors: Mr. Jim Woods, Apollo Concrete Floor Finishing (Chairman) Mr. Paul Bravo, Bravo Cement Contracting Windsor (Vice-Chairman) Mr. Ernie Perfetto, Duron Ontario Ltd. (Treasurer) Mr. Luc Rancourt, Duron Services Ltd. Mr. Danny Tersigni, Belmont Concrete Finishing Co. Limited Carbon Monoxide Monitors Each year cement finishers are exposed to increased carbon monoxide levels in construction workplaces as buildings are sealed to contain temporary heat during the winter months. The use of indirect fired furnace-type heaters would resolve most of these problems, but the vast majority of constructors continue to employ direct-fired salamander type heaters which pump carbon monoxide directly into the workspace. The use of monitors does not solve the problem of carbon monoxide creation but it will help to identify hazardous CO levels. Drager Pac 5500 CO monitors have replaceable sensors and batteries. These CO Monitors require calibration every 6 months. Please contact the association office or International Safety Systems for this service. Drager Pac5500 instructions can be viewed HERE. To download a copy of the CO Data Log please click HERE Call the association office if you have any questions or concerns at 289-837-1627. New Ultra Low CO Emissions Bartell are promoting their ultra-low emission GESi exhaust systems for trowel machines. These systems are reported to reduce carbon monoxide (CO) emissions by 90% - with no loss in engine power. Click HERE for the details. CSA A23.1-2009 Approved The new 2009 version of CSA A23.1 Concrete Materials and Methods of Concrete Construction has published which now replaces the previous 2004 version. Please click HERE to order a copy.