Role of manufacturers

With the North American HazLoc installation Codes and appropriate overall equipment safety requirements in place, the role of HazLoc manufacturers can be summarized as follows:

• Manufacturers are the primary players in the next step of actually designing equipment in accordance with these HazLoc Codes and safety requirements.
• Individual manufacturers and representatives from organizations/associations of manufacturers also serve as members of the technical committees charged with the development and maintenance of these HazLoc Codes and equipment requirements.
• Additional representatives from the manufacturing community are also able to impact these Codes and equipment requirements as part of requests for general industry comments that are part of the development and maintenance process.

There are a diverse number of manufacturers in the North American HazLoc system. Many of these manufacturers maintain associations with organizations that provide technical, governmental and/or market assistance. These organizations include:

• National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) - A trade association through which the electro-industry can develop and promote positions on standards and government regulations. Resource for members to acquire information on industry and market economics.
• The Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society (ISA) - An international, nonprofit, educational organization fostering advancement in the theory, design, manufacture, and use of instruments, computers, and systems for measurement and control.
• Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) - An association representing members from the electrical, electronics, appliance and telecommunications industry through which improvement can be made for the industry and for the customers of industry. EFC incorporates the Electrical Equipment Manufacturers Advisory Council (EEMAC)
• Electrical Equipment Manufacturers Advisory Council (EEMAC) - A forum through which companies involved in the manufacturing and sale of electrical products, systems and components in Canada can meet to address market information, technical standards and regulatory strategies.