►  Events - Machinery Safety & Asset Integrity Conference

The Machinery Safety & Asset Integrity conference was held in Melbourne on April 14-15 with the aim of exploring practical methods and best practices for eliminating and/or reducing hazards and risks from the use of machinery in workplaces.

As the world's leading designer and manufacturer of automated safety solutions in the process industry, HIMA Australia could not pass up the opportunity to sponsor the conference.

On day one, HIMA Australia's Managing Director Brian Mulcahy opened  the conference to an audience of eighty and later presented a case study on applying functional safety to minimise risk, ensure project compliance and improve profitability.

With hard hats donned and safety boots worn, the National Sales Manager Greg Macham and Regional Sales Manager Marc Radojkovic put on an explosive demonstration dedicated to the HIMax, HIMatrix and HIQuad safety systems.

Richard Thum, Application Engineer Factory Automation of HIMA Germany, was invited by HIMA Australia to deliver a forty-five minute practical case study on safety. Richard spoke about the safety-related HIMatrix controllers installed for the expansion of a baggage handling system at Frankfurt Airport.

Top Image: HIMA Australia's booth

Bottom Image: Richard Thum delivering a case study
 

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Top Image: Greg Macham (left) and Alain Lafourcade (right)

HIMA Australia recently participated in a two day ENEX event for the oil and gas industry. Held in New Plymouth, New Zealand on June 9-10, the 'conference within an exhibition', is a partnership between Contrafed Publishing Ltd and Conferenz Ltd that provides a platform to showcase the resources and skills possessed by the oil and gas sector both in New Zealand and internationally.

Sales team members, Greg Macham (Perth office) and Alain Lafourcade (Brisbane office) took time out of their busy schedules to participate in New Zealand's first ever petroleum exhibition, answering questions and demonstrating safety systems such as HIMax, HIMatrix and HIQuad.

As a platinum sponsor of the ENEX New Zealand's Oil & Gas Event, HIMA Australia was given an opportunity to deliver a short presentation. National Sales Manager Greg Macham spoke about functional safety and the importance of making decisions based on the right levels of risk, highlighting the differences between safety systems and control systems.

With hands shaken and business cards exchanged, the 2011 first time event showed a promising future.

Bottom Image: ENEX - New Zealand's Oil & Gas

►  Upcoming Courses - HIMA Australia facilitated TÜV Functional Safety Program

World-class training from a world-class trainer

As a professional involved with functional safety, your ability to demonstrate competency in this subject is taking on greater importance and is being driven by standards such as AS 61508  and  AS 61511.

The HIMA Australia facilitated TÜV Functional Safety Program will provide you with valuable skills and knowledge which can be used in your daily activities. It also offers TÜV approved certification on the successful completion of a final exam.

The course 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.

Below are testimonials from clients who have successfully completed the HIMA Australia facilitated TÜV Functional Safety Program with Tino Vande Capelle, HIMA's TÜV Functional Safety Expert and trainer.

"HIMA's Functional Safety Management (FSM) course is in the forefront of delivering the best knowledge outcomes for achieving world class process safety standards." Mahesh Murthy

"His knowledge of the subject was excellent and he could give examples from his own work experience. He could gauge a person's understanding and give extra help and support if required. From a personal point of view I would have no hesitation in recommending Tino." Peter Smith

"The course was very helpful and practical, with good quality training materials. Tino is an excellent presenter who was able to clearly communicate the concepts and provide examples from his experience to illustrate the points." Rebekah Mutton

"He proved to be a highly knowledgeable expert in functional safety with lots of practical experience. His teaching style is easy-going, entertaining even but highly effective. I thoroughly recommend Tino as a functional safety expert and trainer." Tung Nguyen

Click here to download the TÜV Functional Safety Program flyer.

For further information please see our Events page.

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►  Analysis and Design of Safety Instrumented Systems Course

Analysis and Design of Safety Instrumented Systems Course

Dates to be confirmed

During this course, engineers are provided with the knowledge required to analyse and design safety instrumented systems (SIS). An overview of the requirements is provided, allowing attendees to use this starting point to further develop their knowledge of SIS.

Click here to download the Analysis and Design of Safety Instrumented Systems Course flyer.

For further information please see our Events page.

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