SAFETY

Behind wireless technology and industrial automation systems

The increasing threat of cyber attacks coupled with open enterprise wireless architectures have had the biggest impact on electronic security fears and slowed down the spread of wireless.

15/11/2011

Regulator finds 20 percent of solar installations are dangerous

The National Electrical and Communications Association has called for governments at all levels to stamp out dodgy solar installers and protect consumers following official government figures that show many installations are dangerous.

19/10/2011

Honeywell and Virthualis to develop 3-D Simulation Solution for Safety Engineering and Operator Training

Under the agreement Virthualis’ 3-D visualisation technology called MindSafe will be linked to Honeywell’s existing UniSim simulation tool.

04/10/2011

Safety expert blames ‘macho culture’ for industry accidents

One of the world’s most revered process safety experts Trevor Kletz has cited industry’s ‘macho culture’ as one of the main causes of recent accidents.

28/09/2011

TUV certifies Mechatrolink Network Safety Protocol

A safety system can be constructed using the Mechatrolink network by adding a safety master such as a safety PLC and safety slaves.

19/09/2011

Discrete machine safety components are getting smarter

An increasing numbers of end users and machine builders are switching to the more intelligent discrete machine safety component options.

10/08/2011

Jan 5

HAZOP Study for Team Leaders and Team Members

This integrated course provides effective HAZOP training for both team leaders and team members. As well as presentations covering all essential aspects of the method, there are workshops on HAZOPs for continuous processes, sequential operations and computer-controlled plant. The relationship between HAZOP and other hazard identification (HAZID) methods and hazard studies is discussed. Participants with experience in HAZOP study should consider applying as a team leader. Newcomers to the technique will benefit from attending as a team member. Participants attending as team leaders must have experience of HAZOP. Team members may have little or no experience of HAZOPs, although some background will be helpful.

Sep 23

IICA / ISA Professionl Development Course - (EC50C) Safety Instrumented Systems - The Must Know for Implementation - Perth

Debate continues as to how to make choices in safety instrumented systems (past experience, qualitative judgement, quantitative analysis, etc.). This seminar will cover the basics of what needs to be done in the design and selection of safety systems.

Sep 23

IICA / ISA Professional Development Course - (EC50C) Safety Instrumented Systems - The Must Know for Implementation

(EC50C) Safety Instrumented Systems - The Must Know for Implementation Debate continues as to how to make choices in safety instrumented systems (past experience, qualitative judgement, quantitative analysis, etc.). This seminar will cover the basics of what needs to be done in the design and selection of safety systems.

Aug 31

Certificate in Hazardous Areas for Engineers and Technicians

This course provides a comprehensive technical approach to hazardous areas. It explains the subject of explosion protection applied to electrical equipment in such areas. The course offers detailed explanations of the principles involved, the techniques used, the management structures and requirements to comply with the harmonised international standards that are now in place.

Aug 8

HIMA Australia facilitated TUV Functional Safety Program

The HIMA facilitated TÜV Functional Safety Program will provide participants with valuable skills and knowledge which can be used in their daily activities. It also offers TÜV approved certification on the successful completion of a final exam. The TÜV Functional Safety Program has been developed to provide an overview of current industry standards, functional safety concepts and current tools used to determine safety integrity levels, while applying industry recognised techniques and methodologies.

May 16

HAZOP Study for Team Leaders & Team Members

HAZOP Study for Team Leaders & Team Members 7-9 June 2011 (3 days) CBD Perth, Western Australia MAXIMISE YOUR EFFECTIVENESS IN HAZOP STUDY TEAMS This integrated course provides effective HAZOP training for both team leaders and team members. As well as presentations covering all essential aspects of the method, there are workshops on HAZOPs for continuous processes, sequential operations and computer controlled plant. The relationship between HAZOP and other identification (HAZID) methods and hazard studies is discussed. Participants with experience in HAZOP study should consider applying as a team leader. Newcomers to the technique will benefit from attending as a team member. Who should attend HAZOP Study for Team Leaders & Team Members - Perth? – Engineers and other technical personnel who are new to HAZOP study – Those with safety and project management responsibilities – Those who need to refresh and update their HAZOP experience – Experienced HAZOP team members who are moving into team leadership positions

Invensys - Turbine Functional Safety Competency Training

In response to New Zealand energy and OH&S regulations imposing a duty of care on owners of rotating machinery, Invensys offer a 3 day training program to educate and certify operators and maintenance crews to a level that ensures the protective functions of controls are maintained at the levels of effectiveness assumed in the original design. The course is designed to provide an understanding of the relevant standards followed by a recognised assessment for operators, maintenance engineers and turbine control designers.