DALLAS – Shermco Industries, a leading provider of rotating apparatus and electrical power system testing, commissioning, repair, maintenance and training, announced its schedule of training classes available for March 2008. Classes include preparation for code exams, discussions on electrical safety, OSHA requirements and hands on participation to enhance maintenance skills.
Electrical Safety for Managers – 3/31
This one-day course answers the questions and needs of supervisors, managers and engineers who are responsible for or supervise electrical workers. Learn what your exposure is in the event of an accident; what is required of you and how to protect your company and your workers. This program offers solutions to those who are concerned about what is needed to show OSHA "Good Faith Effort", limit fines and liability, and ensure a safe work site. Each attendee will receive a copy of "The Electrical Safety Program Handbook" for future reference. Class fee is $300.00 per person.
Understanding the NFPA 70E – 3/10
The NFPA 70E is one of the most important standards a company can have, but if no one understands it, it won't help keep your personnel safe. This two-day program will enable you to understand how to implement the 70E and receive the most benefit from it. Changes, TIA's and using Tables 130.7 are covered in detail. Each attendee will also receive a copy of the NFPA 70E for future reference. OSHA currently uses the 70E in court to justify citations and fines - shouldn't you know what they know? Class fee is $600.00 per person.
This program is taught by James R. White, the NETA Alternate Representative on the NFPA 70E Committee.
Arc Flash Seminar, 3/19
This one day program is for managers, supervisors and employees who perform operation or maintenance work on systems rated above 50 volts. It covers the Fed/OSHA regulations which require arc flash protective PPE and clothing, the NFPA 70E and statistical data from the CDC/NIOSH on electrical injuries. The interpretation of arc flash labels applied to equipment, including approach distances and boundaries is also covered. This program is designed to ensure employees are aware of the hazards, reduce the risk of working on or near energized equipment, as well as come into compliance with OSHA regulations. Class fee is $300 per person.
Basic Electrical Technical Skills, 3/25 – 3/28
This 4-day training program is for new electrical workers. Electron theory or other basic electricity is not taught. Rather, this course teaches specific skills and knowledge required by new electrical workers. Class fee is $990 per person.
National Electric Code 2005 and 2008, 3/12 – 3/14
Designed for anyone who needs to use the NEC effectively, this three-day training program is especially useful if you are preparing for your Code exam. Learn your weaknesses before you take the exam and learn what you need to pass. The course covers the ICC block exams used by the State of Texas in all jurisdictions. Each attendee will receive a copy of the current NEC and the new 2008 NEC will be covered when it is issued. Class fee is $900.
Programmable Logic Controllers, 3/3 – 3/6
A hands-on training course designed to provide electricians, maintenance personnel and plant engineers with the basic information on programmable logic controllers, as well as maintenance and troubleshooting techniques necessary to keep these products running. Class fee is $990 per person.
Fundamentals of Variable Frequency (AC) Drivers, 3/17 – 3/18
This sixteen hour course is designed to provide electricians, maintenance personnel, and plant engineers with information on modern digital AC drives, as well as maintenance and troubleshooting techniques necessary to keep these products running. Class fee is $600 per person.
Electrical Print Reading, 3/25 – 3/27
Many electrical workers don’t know how to effectively read and use electrical drawings and prints, wasting valuable company time and resources. This 3-day training program is designed for anyone using electrical drawings in their work, from single-line and three-lines to schematics. Practical exercises using actual prints are used to reinforce lecture. Class fee is $900 per person.
All classes take place at the company’s Dallas Learning Center, located inside Shermco Industries’ service center at 2425 East Pioneer in Irving, Texas. To register for any of these courses, or for more information, visit the training section of the company Web site at www.shermco.com, or call 1-800-SHERMCO.
