MARCH 2014

26-27 Hazard and Risk Analysis for Safety-Related Systems

Leatherhead
Intensive and interactive, this two-day course, with a strong practical
element, covers techniques such as Preliminary Hazards Analysis (PHA),
Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOPS) and Failure Modes and Effects
Analysis (FMEA) as well as safety planning requirements. Ideal for delegates
keen to learn how to optimise operational safety from the design stage.
APRIL 2014
1 An Introduction to IEC 61508
Leatherhead
Exploring key concepts essential to achieving functional safety such as
Safety Integrity Levels (SILs) and hazard and risk assessment, this course
describes the relationships between all parts of IEC 61508 ensuring
delegates have a full understanding of the requirements and application
of the standard.
2-3 Software Safety: Software Development for
Safety-Related Systems
Leatherhead
Techniques are honed and exercised in this two-day course tackling
the analysis of potential safety issues and the creation of safety
arguments within the framework of software development
for safety-related systems. The course adopts a predominantly
civil aviation and defence perspective.
23 Understanding Safety Cases: Development,
Maintenance and Your Responsibilities
Leatherhead
A must for anyone required to accept, or who is involved in
the development and management of a safety case or safety
case report, this course explains the reasons for a safety case
and offers a variety of methods for producing one effectively.
A risk assessment and ALARP workshop reinforces the
material covered.
MAY 2014
8 NEW FOR 2014: Compliance with RoHS
and REACH
Leatherhead
Experts in RoHS and REACH legislation guide delegates
through the legal obligations of both the EU Regulations.
The course focuses on RoHS compliance and supplier assessment
using EN 5058, including where RoHS substances are used, and examines
REACH compliance for product manufacturers and suppliers.
22 Auditing in UKAS Accredited Laboratories
Leatherhead
Actively engaging, this highly subscribed course has been training delegates
to effectively meet the requirements of the BS EN ISO/IEC 17025 standard
as well as how to successfully plan and carry out audits in a UKAS
accredited laboratory for over 20 years.
JUNE 2014
3-4 Railway Engineering Safety Management including the
Common Safety Method
Bath
Key training for safety practitioners and managers involved in Engineering
Safety Management, this two-day course provides delegates with a
thorough foundation in the new Common Safety Method regulation,
covering everything from causal analysis and risk assessment to human
factors and safety management systems. The course includes an
examination.
4-5 Understanding Gas Turbine Failures
Leatherhead
Targeting gas turbine failures within a design and materials context, this
two-day course explores not only why components fail, but how
information gathered from failure investigation can be used in the
prevention of a re-occurence. Copious examples from various machine
types highlight key failure issues.
10 Understanding the EMF Directive (half-day course)
Leatherhead
With the Physical Agents (PAD) EMF Directive 2013/35/EU due to be
accepted into the legal framework by 1st July 2016, it is critical that owners
of infrastructure and employers be fully conversant with updates to the
Directive and ensure they are compliant. This short, intensive course
makes delegates aware of the latest amendments to the Directive and
their responsibilities for compliance.
17 NEW FOR 2014: An Introduction to Fitness for Service
Leatherhead
A vital introduction to the key sections of API 579-1/ASME FFS-1:2007,
this new course offers delegates an insight into the different methodologies
and grades of assessments related to specic damage mechanisms found
in aging assets. A series of case studies and exercises allows delegates to
transform theory into practice within a real-world setting.
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SPRING 2014
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SEPTEMBER 2014
2-3 Software Safety: Software Development for Safety-Related
Systems
Leatherhead
Techniques are honed and exercised in this two-day course tackling the analysis
of potential safety issues and the creation of safety arguments within the
framework of software development for safety-related systems. The course
adopts a predominantly civil aviation and defence perpsective.
4 An Introduction to IEC 61508
Leatherhead
Exploring key concepts essential to achieving functional safety such as Safety
Integrity Levels (SILs) and hazard and risk assessment, this course describes
the relationships between all parts of IEC 61508 ensuring delegates have a full
understanding of the requirements and application of the standard.
9 NEW FOR 2014: An Introduction to Fitness for Service
Leatherhead
A vital introduction to the key sections of API 579-1/ASME FFS-1:2007, this new
course offers delegates an insight into the different methodologies and grades
of assessments related to specic damage mechanisms found in aging assets.
A series of case studies and exercises allows delegates to transform theory into
practice within a real-world setting.
17 Understanding Safety Cases: Development, Maintenance
and Your Responsibilities
Leatherhead
A must for anyone required to accept, or who is involved in the development
and management of a safety case or safety case report, this course explains the
reasons for a safety case and offers a variety of methods for producing one
effectively. A risk assessment and ALARP workshop reinforces the material
covered.
25 Introduction to Lightning Protection
Leatherhead
Ideal for those involved in the protection of infrastructure and electrical systems,
this course covers both the science behind lightning and the methods by which
protection may be achieved. Designing, testing, earthing and bonding techniques
as well as lightning standards are also explored in this thorough introduction.
OCTOBER 2014
1-2 Hazard and Risk Analysis for Safety-Related Systems
NEW VENUE FOR 2014: Waddington
Intensive and interactive, this two-day course, with a strong practical element,
covers techniques such as Preliminary Hazards Analysis (PHA), Hazard and
Operability Study (HAZOPS), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) as
well as safety planning requirements. Ideal for delegates keen to learn how to
optimise operational safety from the design stage.
7 Understanding Failure Analysis Investigation
Leatherhead
An extensive introduction into a spectrum of failures ranging from metallic and
electronic components to plastics and gas turbines. Attendees gain knowledge
in techniques for analysis via a group exercise and a demonstration of scanning
electron microscopy as well as advice on how to fully capitalise on the results
from post-failure studies.
8-9 NEW FOR 2014: Power Systems Earthing
Provided by Earthing Solutions Ltd
Leatherhead
Earthing Solutions introduces its well established course to Leatherhead.
Encompassing all aspects of earthing from standards and safety criteria through
to earth grid design, fault current distribution and earth resistance measurement
and interpretation, this two-day course delivers a comprehensive introduction
to the subject. In addition to the theory, the course includes a series of
invaluable practical sessions.
14 Auditing in UKAS Accredited Laboratories
Leatherhead
Actively engaging, this highly subscribed course has been training delegates to
effectively meet the requirements of the BS EN ISO/IEC 17025 standard
as well as how to successfully plan and carry out audits in a UKAS accredited
laboratory for over 20 years.
NOVEMBER 2014
4 NEW FOR 2014: Introduction to EMC Engineering using
Risk Based Approaches
Leatherhead
Perfect for electronics or systems managers and engineers who wish to
gain a better understanding of the whole lifecycle EMC engineering
activity, this course covers the principles of EMC, relevant regulations,
EMC management and electromagnetic environments. An overview of
aspects of design and testing are also provided to ensure delegates
receive a thorough basic understanding of EMC using a risk based
approach.
12-13 Electrical and Electronic Equipment and the
Environment 2014: Meeting the Technical and
Regulatory Compliance Challenges
Conference - Heathrow
Globally renowned, ERAs conference attracts leading experts who
offer the latest updates on RoHS2, REACH, WEEE, ecodesign and
conict minerals. Last years presenters included key gures from the European
Commission whose contribution, amongst others, helped to maintain ERAs
EEE conference position as one of the foremost events in its eld. Join ERA for
the 16th EEE conference, exhibition and conference dinner.
25-27 Gas Turbine Hot and Cold Section Assessment and
Life Management
Leatherhead
Specially designed for gas turbine plant owners and operators, this two-and-a-half
day course examines the life-limiting issues related to gas turbines, from turbine
operation and maintenance to interaction with third party maintenance
and insurers.
DECEMBER 2014
3-4 Railway Engineering Safety Management including the
Common Safety Method
Leatherhead
Key training for safety practitioners and managers involved in Engineering
Safety Management, this two-day course provides delegates with a thorough
foundation in the new Common Safety Method regulation, covering everything
from causal analysis and risk assessment to human factors and safety
management systems. The course includes an examination.

EVENT CALENDAR
AUTUMN 2014
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