PFC COURSE CUTS SAFETY TRAINING TIME AND CREATES COST SAVINGS
Whilst the current industry climate demands cost savings across all business streams, it is crucial that companies do not compromise safety measures or become complacent when it comes to safety in the workplace. People Factor Consultants (PFC) has responded to these challenges by developing a cost and time saving electrical safety course. The new HV Systems Operations course is aimed at individuals who require
the skills and knowledge to control an HV/LV generation and distribution system - whether the topic is new or a refresher. Commenting on the development of the course, technical director, Brian
Crichton, explained: “This is an extremely flexible addition to our portfolio, which offers delegates the choice to complete the full course or simply choose the specific modules required. Essentially, we have combined eight days worth of training into one five-day course, with numerous variations, which results in a dramatic time reduction and significant cost savings for operators.” The course combines three vital electrical safety modules; HV/LV Switching,
Protection Relay Operations and Electricity at Work Regulations. Combined, these modules provide delegates with vital electrical safety knowledge, situation awareness skills and a comprehensive understanding of safety regulations in the workplace. Crichton continued: “This remains an extremely challenging time for the
industry and we have developed this course in response to current industry needs for cost effective training solutions. Without these, there will always be the risk that training is cut and safety is compromised. Our flexible training courses mitigate these risks and ensure delegates are equipped with the technical and non-technical skills required for a comprehensive understanding of workplace safety.”
As suppliers to a substantial number of the world’s oil and gas companies,
PFC offers a portfolio of 15 technical and non-technical training courses, many of which are City & Guilds-accredited, as well as providing tailored training and consultancy services to high hazard industries on a worldwide basis.
www.elecsa.co.uk
NEW EDITION OF EEMUA ELECTRICAL ‘EX’ HANDBOOK
EEMUA, the Engineering Equipment and Materials Users Association, has published the seventh edition of EEMUA Publication 186 – A practitioner's handbook for potentially explosive atmospheres. EEMUA 186 offers guidance for safe
installation, inspection and maintenance work in potentially explosive atmospheres, in such areas as petroleum and petrochemical plants, processing industries, power plants, fuel filling stations and more, when the failure to adopt safe working practices could result in the ignition of flammable gases or combustible dusts. The new edition has been updated to align
with the latest versions of the relevant standards, in particular the fifth editions of IEC 60079-14 and 60079-17. The chapters on equipment, installation and inspection in particular have been revised extensively, including EEMUA’s recommendations on barrier gland selection. EEMUA 186 is closely associated with the CompEx training and
competency assessment scheme which provides trainees with essential knowledge and practical skills for safe working in potentially explosive atmospheres.
www.spieuk.com/en
EPIT EXPANDS ITS RANGE OF ELECTRICAL SAFETY COURSES
Less than a year after opening its new training facility, EPIT Group, an international provider of training and assessment services for engineers working in hazardous and industrial environments, is expanding its professional training portfolio. The two courses give seafarers at operational and
management level the essential education and training in HV installations to meet the knowledge, understanding and proficiency requirements as set out in STCW 2010 Table A- III/2 for electrical, electronic and control engineering at the management level and STCW 2010 Table A-III/1 for electrical, electronic and control engineering at the operational level. The courses are suitable for both new industry professionals as well as those looking to renew their certifications according to the “Manila Amendments” to the STCW Convention. The seafarers holding STCW certificates issued prior to 1
January 2012 will have to meet the new requirements, including new refresher training, in order for their certificates to be revalidated beyond 1 January 2017. Requirements for revalidating a certificate of competency for Masters and Officers can be reviewed on MCA’s website.
www.esco.org.uk
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